Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
Lisbon is located in Portugal, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Lisbon is Portugal’s capital at the mouth of the Tagus. Steep streets, viewpoints, tiled façades and historic trams give the city a distinctive character.
Lisbon has a recorded population of 517,802. The figure applies to Lisbon. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Baixa is the planned downtown core. Alfama has narrow, steep streets, Bairro Alto and Chiado offer dining and culture, while Belém lies west along the river.
São Jorge Castle, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Praça do Comércio and the viewpoints are classic stops. Sintra is a popular day trip.
Spring and autumn often bring comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and busy, while winter is milder but wetter.
Metro, trams, buses, trains and ferries cover the city. Hills and cobbles make comfortable shoes useful, and popular trams can be crowded.
Lisbon has a recorded population of 517,802. The figure applies to Lisbon. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
Three days suit Lisbon; add one for Sintra or the coast.
Yes. The Tagus, Monsanto Forest, beaches and Sintra hills lie close to the city.