Centuries of history, from our window.
The city of seven hills, seen from its oldest square.
Centuries of history
The time to visit Lisbon is now.
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians as Alis Ubbo (“safe harbour”), became the capital of Roman Lusitania under the name Olissipo and, in 1147, was conquered by Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal. It has been the country’s political, economic and cultural centre ever since.
From here, under Afonso III and King Ferdinand I, Portugal laid the foundations of the maritime expansion that led to the great discoveries of the 15th century.
Rossio
Once called Valverde.
The story goes that this part of the city was once called Valverde, after a tributary of the Tejo. An irregular square where fairs and markets were always held, it was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake to Carlos Mardel’s plan as the rectangular square you see today.
Everything has changed over the centuries, yet the iconic monuments remain the link between the ancient and the contemporary.
Oldie but goldie
Seven hills, one river, 2,800 hours of sun.
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Second-oldest capital
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and the second-oldest European capital after Athens.
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The 7 hills
Built on seven hills and bathed by the Tejo as it winks at the Atlantic. Every hill has a viewpoint.
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Seas the day
Around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year: perfect for a walk around town or a day at the beach.
Getting around
Walk almost everywhere.
- Rossio Square & station – 1 min
- Santa Justa Lift – 200 m
- Rua Augusta Arch – 700 m
- Praça do Comércio – 800 m
- Lisbon Cathedral – under 1 km
- São Jorge Castle – 15 min walk
- Airport – 9 km, direct metro
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