Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
Lisbon works well as a base: 2km from Castelo de São Jorge.
Lisbon is a city located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 517,802, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lisbon sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lisbon to your route.
Lisbon ( LIZ-bən; Portuguese: Lisboa [liʒˈβoɐ] ) is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shoreRead more
of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. Settled by pre-Celtic tribes and later founded and civilised by the Phoenicians, Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding the term to the name Olisipo. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it was ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, most notably the Visigoths. Later it was captured by the Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, Afonso Henriques conquered the city and in 1255, it became Portugal's capital, replacing Coimbra. It has since been the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country.
As the political centre of the country, Lisbon hosts the government, Assembly of the Republic, Supreme Court of Justice, Armed Forces and residence of the head of state. It is also the centre of Portuguese diplomacy, with ambassadors from 86 countries residing in the city, as well as representations from Taiwan and Palestine. About 3.35 million people live in the Lisbon metropolitan area, which extends beyond the city's administrative area, making it the third largest metropolitan area in the Iberian Peninsula (after Madrid and Barcelona) as well as figuring amongst the 10 most populous urban areas in the European Union. It represents approximately 28% of the country's population.
Lisbon is recognised as an alpha− level global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, fashion, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, and tourism. Lisbon is amongst the two Portuguese cities (the other being Porto) to be recognised as a global city, and it is also home to three companies in the Global 2000 (EDP Group, Galp Energia and Jerónimo Martins). Lisbon is one of the major economic centres in Europe, with a growing financial sector, with PSI-20 being part of Euronext, the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. The Lisbon region has a higher GDP PPP per capita than any other region in Portugal, US$179 billion or $61,713 per capita. The city is the 40th richest city in the world by gross earnings. Most of the headquarters of multinational corporations in Portugal are located in the Lisbon area.
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Lisbon is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7251 latitude, -9.1498 longitude.
Lisbon has a population of approximately 517,802 people, making it a city in Portugal.
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Lisbon's temple of shellfish since 1956 on Avenida Almirante Reis: garlic prawns, percebes and giant scarlet carabineiros in a roaring three-floor beer hall, finished the traditional way with a steak sandwich for dessert. Expect a queue.
1 km · about 5 min drive
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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