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Lisbon at a glance
Lisbon, founded on seven hills and embraced by the Tagus, known for its melancholic Fado music and all its nostalgia. Lisbon invites you to take a walk along its wide avenues and its traditional districts. Soak up the atmosphere in this City of Sun.
Lisbon history
If you take a long look at Lisbon, you realize that it is different
from all others. Finding out why wouldn't be a waste of time. It
would involve a voyage between the seven hills on which the city is
built on, and centuries of history in districts such as Alfama,
Castelo and Mouraria. Discovering Lisbon involves taking some time
to notice the small details, the stone pavings, the tiles on the
floor, the iron on the verandas and the fountains found in the
typical gardens. The history of Lisbon can be found in the views
from the majestic castle, and on the brows of each and every hill.
Lisbon is not only about the past, it is also about the here and
now. Through its modern buisness districts, and the new avenues
which are springing up all the time, Lisbon proves that it is a
city in constant development.
Lisbon local information
Country: Portugal Lisbon By The Numbers:
Population: 681,063 Elevation: 404 feet/ 123 meters Average Winter Temperature: 55 degrees F / 13 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 80 degrees F / 27 degrees C Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Textiles, Footwear, Leather, Furniture, Ceramics
and Cork Ethnic Mix: 70% Portuguese, 20% Brazilian, European and from Macau, 10% African Time Zone: GMT Country Dialing Code: +351 Area Code: 21 Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz Did You Know?
Beneath Lisbon's downtown area lies a carefully concealed Roman
underworld, complete with bridges, corridors and chambers. This is
open to the public for two days in a year (entrance at Rua da
Conceição). Orientation:
The capital city lies on the estuary where River Tagus meets the
Atlantic Ocean. Lisbon is in the west of Portugal and its historic
center rests on seven hills.
Lisbon weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
25.8" / 65.5 cm
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