Lisbon Metro, Rapid transit system in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Metro is a rapid transit system in Lisbon, Portugal, that stretches across 44 kilometers and consists of 4 lines marked by colors. Trains connect 56 stations and carry almost half a million passengers daily through the city and neighboring municipalities.
Construction work began in August 1955, and operations started on December 29, 1959, with a Y-shaped route between Restauradores and Rotunda. Since then the network has expanded step by step, and today it reaches distant suburbs and the city airport.
Many stations display wall coverings made of painted tiles that show scenes from daily life or abstract patterns. This tile art follows the Portuguese tradition of azulejos and turns public transit spaces into galleries walked through by thousands of people every day.
Trains run daily from 6:30 in the morning until 1:00 at night, with intervals shorter during rush hours. Travelers need a rechargeable card called Navegante, available at vending machines in the stations.
The red line connects the airport directly with the city center and saves travelers time and detours. On this route you travel in about 20 minutes from the terminal to Baixa without needing to change trains.
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