And no bouquet of flowers has ever shown me the colorful diversity of Lisbon in the sunlight. Fernando Pessoa. This little book is a travel guide of a special kind - without any pressure to visit sights, but rather a guide to strolling and pondering. Despite Pessoa's own melancholy, his beloved Lisbon appears to him in ever new colors and images, serving as a backdrop for his famous and uniquely insightful reflections. Even small details often provide vivid occasions to reflect inner feelings and tell stories that reveal the city from within to the reader.