CultureTram 28
The classic yellow tram through Alfama, Graça and Baixa.
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Lisbon at a glance
- Country
- Portugal
- Airports
- Humberto Delgado (LIS)
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Discover Lisbon
Yellow trams climbing steep hills, tiled houses, river views and the sound of fado. Lisbon is one of Europe's sunniest and most relaxed capitals.
What it's called
- Lisboaits Portuguese name
- City of Seven Hillsfor its steep hills
- Olisipoits Roman name
Things to do in Lisbon
Culture
HistoryBelém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery
Grand monuments to the Age of Discovery, both UNESCO sites.
Views25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei
A red suspension bridge over the Tagus, watched over by a giant statue of Christ.
CultureAlfama
Lisbon's oldest quarter: narrow lanes, viewpoints and fado bars.
Day tripSintra
Fairytale palaces in green hills, 40 minutes away by train.
ViewsMiradouros
Free hilltop viewpoints over red roofs and the river.
About Portugal
Portugal sits on Europe's far western edge, facing the Atlantic. In a small area you get surf beaches, vineyards, hilltop castles and the green islands of Madeira and the Azores.
- CapitalLisbon
- MoneyEuro (EUR)
- LanguagePortuguese
Economy
A service economy led by tourism, which has grown fast in the last decade. Portugal is the world's biggest cork producer and exports port wine, shoes and car parts, and Lisbon has become a hub for start-ups and remote workers.
Culture
Fado, the soulful music of Lisbon and Coimbra, is on UNESCO's heritage list. Blue-and-white azulejo tiles cover buildings, and life moves at a gentle pace over coffee, custard tarts and long seafood lunches.
Places to visit
- Portoport cellars and the Douro River
- Douro Valleyterraced vineyards
- Sintrafairy-tale palaces in the hills
- The Algarvegolden cliffs and beaches
- Óbidosa walled medieval village
- Azoresvolcanic islands, lakes and whales
Why Portugal is worth it for you
- Great valueOne of the most affordable countries in Western Europe.
- Safe and relaxedRegularly listed among the most peaceful countries in the world.
- Mild weatherSoft winters and long sunny summers.
- Easy to talkMany people speak English, especially younger Portuguese.
Travel more of Portugal
Places worth adding to your trip, from Lisbon or on another visit.
FoodPorto and the Douro Valley
Port wine cellars and terraced vineyards along the river.
BeachThe Algarve
Golden cliffs, sea caves and beach towns in the sunny south.
NatureMadeira
A green Atlantic island of levada walks and cliffs.
HistoryÉvora
A walled town with a Roman temple and a chapel of bones.
Eat like a local
- Pastel de nataCustard tarts, best warm in Belém.
- BacalhauSalt cod, cooked a hundred ways.
- Grilled sardinesThe taste of summer festivals.
The story of Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, older than Rome. Explorers sailed from here in the Age of Discovery. A huge earthquake destroyed much of it in 1755, and the elegant Baixa district was rebuilt in its place.
Portugal through history
- 1143
The Kingdom of Portugal is recognized.
- 1147
Lisbon is taken from the Moors.
- 1498
Vasco da Gama reaches India by sea.
- 1755
A great earthquake destroys much of Lisbon.
- 1974
The Carnation Revolution brings democracy.
- 1986
Portugal joins the European Community.
Good to know
- Best time to go
- March to June and September to October. June has the Santo António street festival.
- Getting around
- Walk, ride the trams and elevators, and use the Metro; good shoes help on the hills.
- Language
- Portuguese
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Questions about Lisbon
Which airports serve Lisbon?
Humberto Delgado (LIS). Search code: LIS.
What currency is used in Lisbon?
Euro (EUR).
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