Lisbon, Portugal
Ideal for: Culture Cravers, History Buffs, Foodies
- Lisbon is the oldest city in Western Europe and one of the oldest in the world, predating modern European capital such as London, Paris, and Rome by centuries.
- Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal and is one of the Europe’s major economic centers.
- The city was almost totally destroyed in an earthquake on November 1, 1755. Following the devastating event, rather than rebuilding the medieval town, the prime minister constructed the city center using principles of modern urban design.
The oldest city in Western Europe, Lisbon is Portugal’s colorful capital. Stay in the heart of this cultural metropolis at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, tucked right along one of Lisbon’s most central thoroughfares.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) -
Currency
Euro -
Language
Portuguese -
Time Zone
5 hours ahead of NYC -
Car Recommended?
No
Destination Highlights
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Torre de Belém (Belém Tower)
Once a fortress and a gateway to Lisbon, this iconic seafront tower—and UNESCO World Heritage Site—has stood watch over the mouth of the Tagus River since its construction in the early 16th century.
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Tram 28
Much like San Francisco, Lisbon is famous for its historic, colorful tram lines. Travel up steep roads and narrow alleys into the old Alfama district on Tram 28 for views of the Estrela Basilica’s beautiful domes and spires.
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St George’s Castle
Rising above the streets of the Alfama District, St George’s Castle is the most visible landmark of Lisbon’s historic center. First built more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, it was continuously developed by subsequent rulers of the city.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Lisbon Vacation
Lisbon enjoys a Mediterranean climate of mild and rainy weather in the winter and plenty of dry and warm days in the summer. Thanks to its oceanfront location on the western coast of the continent, Lisbon also has a milder climate than most other European cities, boasting an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. July is typically the hottest month with an average high temperature of 81°F, while January is typically the coldest month at an average low of 47°F.
