Why Lisbon?
Lisbon, the city of the seven hills
It is believed that the connotation might have arisen during the centuries of Roman presence in Lisbon - Olíssipo, at the time - when were seen resemblances with Rome, capital of the Roman Empire equally surrounded by seven hills.
However, the first idea that mentions Lisbon as the city of the seven mounts, instead of hills, appears in the 17th century by the hand of Frey Nicolao d'Oliveira in the Livro das Grandezas de Lisboa (in english, Book of Lisbon's Greatnesses).
CAFES
My favorite cafes in Lisbon
Café Janis
A lively all-day café with an outdoor terrace that serves everything you could want from breakfast and brunch to evening cocktails.
Address:
1A Rua Moeda
What I like about it
This is one of the best brunch spots in Lisbon but if you go at any time of day there will be something delicious on the menu!
Seagull Method Café
Everyone's favorite neighborhood cafe with a variety of breakfast and brunch options.
Address:
Rua da Palmeira 23
What I like about it
It's tiny! Not always easy to get a seat but it's such a cozy little place, the food is always tasty and the staff are so friendly.
Heim Café
The sister cafe of Seagull Method, this warm cozy cafe will take you from breakfast through to dinner with excellent coffee and locally-sourced wines.
Address:
Rua Santos-O-Velho 2 e 4
What I like about it
Just like Seagull Method, the owners are incredibly friendly and chatty. It has the best coffee in Lisbon!