Fun facts about Lisbon
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Lisbon's name may derive from the Proto-Celtic or Celtic Olisippo, adapted by ancient peoples like the Phoenicians and Romans.
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon 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 shore of the River Tagus.
From the “Etymology” section
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The ancient Muslim influence is still visible in the Alfama district, which was derived from the Arabic 'al-hamma'.
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon 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 shore of the River Tagus.
From the “History” section
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Lisbon is the westernmost capital of a mainland European country.
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon 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 shore of the River Tagus.
From the “Geography” section
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The Monsanto Forest Park in Lisbon is one of the largest urban parks in Europe, occupying 10% of the municipality.
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon 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 shore of the River Tagus.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0
During World War II, Lisbon was a major gateway for refugees to the U.S. and a haven for spies.
Lisbon
Portugal
Lisbon 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 shore of the River Tagus.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL · CC BY-SA 2.0