Tiny facts of Great Cities – 09. MADRID
- Lisbon is known to be built on Seven hills making it similar to other capitals like Rome, Istanbul and Moscow.
- The Portuguese pavement in Lisbon is an amazing landmark with tiles of great artwork below your feet.
- Lisbon has its own Christ Statue, overlooking the city on the Left bank of the river, which was inspired by Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue.
- The Vasco Da Gama bridge over the Tagus river is the longest bridge in Europe which is 17 Kilometers long.
- The Tram of Lisbon is a very popular attraction ride in Lisbon which is akin to the tram in San Francisco.
- Vasco Da Gama sailed from Lisbon to Goa before the East India Company was founded.
- Lisbon has the mildest climate in Europe and is supposed to have the sunniest weather in Europe, with maximum days of sunshine.
- The Tagus river in Lisbon is one of the widest rivers as it is about 14 Kilometers wide.
- Lisbon has a street elevator which connects two parts of the city at a height of 45 meters.
- The Pastel Da Nata is a legendary and traditional pastry in Portugal.
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