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Lisbon has a mixed culture of old and new. The Portuguese culture is based on an ancient past since prehistoric times through eras of Roman and Moorish invasions that left their mark on the city. The Portuguese developed an impressive tradition of voyages that led them to other parts of the world and therefore many foreign influences had entered Portugal. Many of the city's museums, gardens and monuments are a reflection of old and new.
Lisbon has an impressive variety of museums, some of them are very unique as the Coaches Museum and the Water Museum that shed some light on the special history of this remarkable city.
Lisbon has also a vibrant scene of theatre and music and you can always catch a show while your visit. In order to check the shows running in the city check the Follow me Lisboa that publishes cultural listings.
Event tickets are available for purchase from the Agencia de Billetes para Espectaculos Publicos (ABEP); there is a kiosk in the southeast corner of Praca dos Restauradores. Ticket Line (Tel: +351 21 003 6300; website: www.ticketline.pt) also offers tickets to many popular shows.
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