Lisbon

Quick Facts

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Coordinates

• Latitude: 38.707163
• Longitude: -9.135517

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Introduction

Posto de Informação, Lisbon

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Lisbon, Portugal's capital city, is a fascinating city of charming architecture, art and tradition. Set on the Portugese west coast where the river Tagus meats the Antlantic, Lisbon claims the title of mainland Europe's westernmost capital. But geographic location is not what draws most visitors to Lisbon. The city's relaxed atmosphere, cultural diversity, nightlife, casinos and architecture are more likely reasons to attract travellers. As a compact city with narrowly defined boundaries around the historical city, Lisbon is a city that can be explored on foot. Built on seven hills, like Rome and Istanbul, it is pleasant to know that public transport and taxi's are also readily available for when the climbing begins to wear down one's legs.

For those planning to visit a lot of museums, the Lisboa Card, purchasable from tourist information outlets around the city, offers free use of all public transport and reduced price (or free) tickets to countless museums, galleries and tourist attractions. There are 1, 2 and 3 day options available.