Hello and welcome to Lisbon, Portugal!
According to the legend, this great city was founded by Ulysses, the brave King of Ithaca and hero of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, after he left Troy and departed to the Atlantic to escape the Greek coalition.
The origin of the name remains quite a mystery but it is certain that it was known by the Greeks as Olissipo and "Olissipona", a name that was derived from Ulysses.
Lisbon Panoramic View
Later it became known as Lisboa and it's also known as the "city of the seven hills" an allusion to its curious geography.
As you might have guessed, this site is about Lisbon, Portugal. That's it!
I am building this site to show the world this great city and invite you to discover it!
This is not like other sites, that you may already have found
on the internet, which
have been
written by persons who may only have been here once (others maybe not even
once...).
This site is written by someone who was born here and who has always lived here - me.
Lisboa is the capital and most important city of Portugal.
It's the sunniest European capital! In fact, the weather here is always great!
Lisbon Discoveries Monument
Lisboa is one of the most ancient cities of the world and, as you might guess, it has a very rich history.
I invite you to discover a city of brave men who dared to challenge the unknown sea and with their amazing courage and determination gave "new worlds to the world".
Be amazed by the memories of our people and city that celebrate the magnificent and unforgettable Age of the Discoveries.
Parque das Nações
Besides being of great historical interest, Lisboa is also a modern city (specially in the newly created Parque das Nações) with sophisticated buildings and a vibrant culture.Look for the traditional city that has centuries of history while visiting Alfama, Bairro Alto, Castelo and other traditional neighbourhoods.
"Fado", José Malhoa
Walking the streets of Lisboa, particularly in the traditional neighborhoods, is a unique experience. You can almost breathe in the history and the traditions of our people.Lisbon Nightlife
It has a nightlife, lots of bars, restaurants and pubs where you can spend some quality time with your friends or make new ones.All this with the help of a local friend!
I'm here to assist you and give tons of free information, so you don't have to look for it in differents sites.
In case you haven't made up your mind, please find out the reasons why you should definitely visit us. I promise you will fall in love with the city and its people...
If you have already made up your mind about visiting Lisbon, you can find the information you're looking for by using the navigation bar on the left or simply by entering your search in the box below.
I invite you to explore this site, plan your trip and come to visit us soon. Lisboa is full of surprises...
You won't be disappointed!
Until then, check out the new stuff I'll be inserting in this site and subscribe to the Lisbon Insider e-zine to get the latest news and updates directly in your mailbox.
Have fun!
Your local friend,Marco.