Lisbon

Lisbon is older than Rome!And according to most estimates, around 4 centuries older. It is in fact the second oldest European capital after Athens, many historians believing that it was settled by the Phoenicians around 1200 B.C., and who used the excellent transport possibilities offered by the River Tagus. One of the theories for the origin of the name Lisbon is that it came from the term “Allis Ubbo” or “safe harbour” in Phoenician.

– the Tagus is Iberia’s largest river and its estuary at Lisbon, up to 14Km wide, is said to be large enough to contain all the warships in the world.

– The Lisbon Half Marathon, held every year in March, is one of the most attended events of its kind in the world.

– Lisbon’s Vasco da Gama Bridge is the longest bridge in Europe. The world record for the largest dining table was set when some 15,000 people were served lunch on the bridge as part of the inauguration celebrations.
. – the Largest Human Logo was made up of 34,000 people and formed part of Portugal’s successful bid to host the Euro 2004 soccer championships. They also completed the Largest Football with a diameter of 19 ft 10 in (6.06 m)!