"Berlitz Pocket Guide: Lisbon" covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Alfama, interesting historic buildings, such as St. George"s Castle, the cathedral and Belem"s monastery and tower, and Lisbon"s major museums. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Portuguese cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Portuguese. Special features range from Manueline architecture to fado, the soulful Portuguese music made famous recently by the stunning singer, Mariza. Excursions outside the city are also outlined, including Queluz, Sintra, the Estoril Coast, and monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha. Maps show Lisbon, Alfama, Belem and excursions. And, there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.