Lisbon, Capital city in Portugal.
Description
Lisbon is the national capital of Portugal, sitting where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The city spreads over seven hills, with narrow lanes climbing steep slopes in older neighborhoods and wider streets running through newer areas.
History
The earthquake of 1755 destroyed large sections of the city and prompted the reconstruction of the Baixa district with straight streets arranged in a grid. This rebuilding gave the downtown area a planned layout that remains at the center of daily life.
Culture
In the evening, neighborhood taverns fill with Fado singers whose voices carry the Portuguese sense of longing through slow, emotional melodies. Daily life revolves around small bakeries, open-air markets, and sidewalk cafes where locals gather for coffee and conversation.
Practical
Public transport includes old trams, modern metro lines, buses, and ferries crossing the river to the south bank. Walking in hilly neighborhoods requires comfortable shoes, while the flat downtown area is easier to explore on foot.
Did you know?
Sidewalks and squares are decorated with black and white limestone mosaics known as calçada portuguesa, laid by hand using hammer and chisel. This technique gives public spaces a traditional appearance that has survived in many neighborhoods.
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Estádio da Luz
6.5 km
Praça do Comércio
33 m
Jerónimos Monastery
6.1 km
Pastéis de Belém
5.9 km
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
6.2 km
Castle of Saint George
740 m
Lisbon Oceanarium
7.2 km
Estádio José Alvalade
6.3 km
Santa Justa Lift
517 m
28E
840 m
Church of Santa Engrácia
1.3 km
MEO Arena
7.7 km
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
710 m
Águas Livres Aqueduct
3.4 km
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
1.1 km
Palace of Ajuda
5.3 km
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
1.3 km
Maat
5.1 km
Rua Augusta Arch
75 m
Belém Palace
5.7 km
Estádio da Luz
6.5 km
Avenida da Liberdade
1.5 km
National Library of Portugal
5 km
Grande Lisboa Subregion
4.2 km
Carmo Convent
579 m
São Bento Palace
1.6 km
Santa Maria Hospital
5 km
Pantheon of the House of Braganza
1.1 km
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