Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 567,131 as of 2023 within its administrative limits and 2,961,177 within the metropolis. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.
Some of the key events about Lisbon
- 1147The city was conquered from the Moors, marking the beginning of Christian rule in Lisbon
- 1255Lisbon became the capital of Portugal
- 1498The first European expedition to reach India by sea departed from Lisbon
- 1531A devastating earthquake struck Lisbon, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
- 1755The city was rebuilt and modernized following a devastating earthquake
- 1755The Great Lisbon Earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent fires destroyed much of the city and killed thousands
- 1807Napoleonic forces invaded Lisbon, leading to the flight of the Portuguese royal family to Brazil
- 1879The first telephone service in Portugal was established in Lisbon
- 1901The Lisbon Oceanarium, one of Europe's largest aquariums, opened to the public
- 1910The assassination of King Carlos I and Crown Prince Luís Filipe occurred in Lisbon, ending the Portuguese monarchy
- 1918The Spanish flu pandemic hit Lisbon hard, resulting in numerous deaths
- 1940The Belém Tower was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 1966The 25 de Abril Bridge, connecting Lisbon to Almada, was inaugurated
- 1974A military coup known as the Carnation Revolution began in Lisbon, overthrowing the authoritarian Estado Novo regime
- 1988A major fire destroyed much of Lisbon's historic Chiado district
- 1998Lisbon hosted the World Expo, leading to significant urban renewal
- 2008The global financial crisis severely impacted Lisbon's economy, leading to high unemployment and austerity measures
- 2014Lisbon was named the European Entrepreneurial Region of the Year
- 2014The collapse of Banco Espírito Santo, one of Portugal's largest banks, caused financial turmoil in Lisbon
- 2017Deadly wildfires in the regions surrounding Lisbon resulted in significant loss of life and property damage
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