Lisbon
Capital and largest city of Portugal
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Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 548,703 as of 2022 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2. 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.
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Lisbon's Técnico Innovation Centre breathes life into old rail depot Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:21Published | |
Discover Lisbon's historic Técnico Innovation Centre Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:00Published | |
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