Distrito de Lisboa
County (State) of Lisbon. Study, Work and Visit
European metropolis where we feel at home
The
County (State) of Lisbon, in
central Portugal, whose head office is in the city
of
Lisbon is one of the
18 counties
(
distritos) of Portugal.
Capital of Portugal -
Lisbon - the leading tourist destination city in 2018 - is located in the Lisbon Region and
European Green Capital in 2020, Lisbon District,
Lisbon Metropolitan Area,
and in the former Province of Estremadura, with the exception of two municipalities (Azambuja and Vila Franca de Xira, which are in Ribatejo).
Lisboa no Guia de Portugal
District of Lisbon
The
District of Lisbon, with
16 municipalities (or municipalities)
and 134 parishes, has an area of 2,761 km² and a population of 2,870,770 inhabitants (INE, 2021). It is the 16th district in
the country in terms of surface and one of the most populous.
Municipality of Lisbon
The
City of Lisbon, in addition to being the Capital of Portugal and capital of the District of Liboa, is also
the capital of
Municipality of Lisbon.
Visit Lisbon
Every visit to Lisbon must visit the following attractions: Bairro Alto, Chiado, Baixa, Castelo, Graça and Madre de Deus, in
addition to of the iconic Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery.
Lisbon and the Tagus River in the background. © / Images of Portugal
The fact is that Lisbon welcomes its numerous visitors throughout the year, which is why the city is always being
plebiscite by tourists from all over the world.
Discover Lisbon
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What to see in Lisbon
There are many and varied
tourist attractions
of this global city, one of the most visited in Europe and that enchants visitors from all over the world.
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What to do in Lisbon
Some activity suggestions for active vacation lovers. More:
What to do in Lisbon
Gastronomy
In Lisbon, in addition to good restaurants serving international cuisine, visitors will have the opportunity to taste the
delights of Portuguese cuisine and gastronomy. In the city there are restaurants that serve the most appetizing specialties.
of Portuguese Cuisine.
Find out more:
Discovering Lisbon's cuisine
Freguesia of the Avenidas Novas, Lisbon © Google Earth Pro
Study in Lisbon
Studying in Lisbon is the right choice to pursue a successful professional career. The University of Lisbon, with more than 25,000
students, is one of the most important in Europe. Find out more:
Lisbon to study.
Work in Lisbon
Lisbon to work (or to do business) is also a good decision for you or your company. In addition to being the largest market for
Portugal, offers the best opportunities for qualified professionals or companies looking to expand in the Portuguese market and
European. Find out more: Lisbon to work or do business
Lisbon Outskirts
Enjoy your stay in Lisbon and discover unmissable places on the outskirts of the Portuguese capital. From Fatima to Oeiras,
passing through Cascais, Caldas da Rainha or Sintra, there are many destinations where you will keep memories of good times.
Find out more:
Lisbon Surroundings