Portugal is situated in the most western part of Europe. It covers an area of 92,000 square kilometers and has a population of 10 million people. It was founded as an independent kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula more than eight centuries ago. Lisbon is the capital of the country. The history of the city goes back to the time of the Phoenicians, then the Greeks and after them the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire came the Barbarian invasions and in the eighth century, the Arabs started to invade the country. In 1147 the first king of Portugal won the city from the Moors with the help of the Crusaders, after a four-month siege. Since then, Lisbon has continued to grow and develop, all the time celebrating its rich cultural diversity. Nowadays it is a modern city with a wealth of historic monuments and museums, a warm and friendly atmosphere, moderate climate and full of hospitality. It is well worth a visit. 

What to see 

Lisbon offers its visitors an endless selection of things to see and do.

Within a wide choice of places that visitor cannot fail to visit we suggest:

- The historical quarters:
   Alfama, Castelo and Mouraria
   Bairro Alto, Chiado and Bica
   Baixa and Rua Augusta

- The Belém Tower 

- The Jerónimos Monastery

- The Discoveries Monument 

- The São Jorge Castle 

- The Lisbon Cathedral 

- The ruins of Carmo Convent 

- The Santa Justa Elevator