Lisbon
The cheapest capital in Western Europe (according to the 2007 Mercer Consulting survey) is worth a visit not only for its affordability – a huge plus when considering the anemic exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against the Euro these days – but for its dramatic hillside villages, fashionable cobblestone enclaves, and innovative cuisine. No longer just a stopover on the road to Porto, the capital of Portugal is fast becoming Europe’s next “it” city, which means crowds and inflated prices are bound to follow. Visit in 2008 before the buzz signals the hordes, and bask in the medieval streets of the Alfama district, hip boutiques of the Bairro Alto, and the trendy waterfront bars and restaurants in the Docas area. It may be the last year you'll enjoy any solitude in the peak summer season.
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