📍Lisbon History
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, once home to Celtic tribes it was conquered by the Phoenicians by sea, and eventually the Greeks and Carthaginians. Rome gained control in the Second Punic war but it then fell again to Germanic tribes.
During the late millennia AD, Lisbon was property of the Islamic Moors, who transformed the city entirely. This reign only lasted about 300 years before it fell to Christian hands again under Alfonso II of Asturia.
Through expansion, Lisbon became its own merchant republic thanks to its well connected port.
Lisbon was a major trading port and somewhat an entry to Europe. They controlled direct trade with Capo Verde. In fact it became the most important port for Slave Trade.
In 1755 there was a devastating earthquake that caused the city to be entirely rebuilt. This earthquake happened on All Saints’ Day, many churches collapsed on parishioners, those that didn’t collapse were set ablaze by their candles. The citizens who escaped tried to run to the ocean, however they were unaware a Tsunami was waiting for them. Between all these factors the city was destroyed.
From the 1920s to 1978 Portugal was under a dictatorship and was very closed from the rest of the world.
Today it functions as a Republic, and is a leading tourist destination, popular for its colourful architecture and unique fado music.
🍷What to drink:
Lisbon is it’s own wine region of Portugal, it mainly produces simple wine, a sort of every man’s wine.
There are 9 appellations within this region.
-Bucelas produces distinct white wines from the Arinto grapes. They are citrus driven with beeswax notes, great when aged.
-Colares produces great reds from the Ramisco vine. Ramisco produces wines with notes of violets and dark fruits. There is a bit of a saline quality.
-Alenquer produces rich tannic red wines
-Arruda for another rich red wine good with meals
What to eat:
-Grilled Sardines (but only in season! Between June and October)
-Ameijòas à Bulhão Pato, a garlic and clam sauce perfect for dipping.
-Polvo à Lagareiro, octopus in oil often served with potatoes
-Cozido, a heavy stew with a base of meat, another soup is Caldo Verde
-Alheira a chicken sausage that was used to deceive the inquisition!
-Bacalhau a Bras- a shredded cod and potato dish that is super delicious even for those of you who aren’t huge fish fans.
-pastéis de nata, a delicious custard tart with flaky cake to hold it in, best when topped with cinnamon.
Staying at:
Eat
Do
*note: if you saw this guide from IG know that I didn’t put everywhere I went on here. That is because I went on a tour from Devour Tours, and I want to respect the guide's knowledge. I highly recommend you grab a spot on their food tours and enjoy learning about Lisbon with them
📍Lisbon History
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, once home to Celtic tribes it was conquered by the Phoenicians by sea, and eventually the Greeks and Carthaginians. Rome gained control in the Second Punic war but it then fell again to Germanic tribes.
During the late millennia AD, Lisbon was property of the Islamic Moors, who transformed the city entirely. This reign only lasted about 300 years before it fell to Christian hands again under Alfonso II of Asturia.
Through expansion, Lisbon became its own merchant republic thanks to its well connected port.
Lisbon was a major trading port and somewhat an entry to Europe. They controlled direct trade with Capo Verde. In fact it became the most important port for Slave Trade.
In 1755 there was a devastating earthquake that caused the city to be entirely rebuilt. This earthquake happened on All Saints’ Day, many churches collapsed on parishioners, those that didn’t collapse were set ablaze by their candles. The citizens who escaped tried to run to the ocean, however they were unaware a Tsunami was waiting for them. Between all these factors the city was destroyed.
From the 1920s to 1978 Portugal was under a dictatorship and was very closed from the rest of the world.
Today it functions as a Republic, and is a leading tourist destination, popular for its colourful architecture and unique fado music.
🍷What to drink:
Lisbon is it’s own wine region of Portugal, it mainly produces simple wine, a sort of every man’s wine.
There are 9 appellations within this region.
-Bucelas produces distinct white wines from the Arinto grapes. They are citrus driven with beeswax notes, great when aged.
-Colares produces great reds from the Ramisco vine. Ramisco produces wines with notes of violets and dark fruits. There is a bit of a saline quality.
-Alenquer produces rich tannic red wines
-Arruda for another rich red wine good with meals
What to eat:
-Grilled Sardines (but only in season! Between June and October)
-Ameijòas à Bulhão Pato, a garlic and clam sauce perfect for dipping.
-Polvo à Lagareiro, octopus in oil often served with potatoes
-Cozido, a heavy stew with a base of meat, another soup is Caldo Verde
-Alheira a chicken sausage that was used to deceive the inquisition!
-Bacalhau a Bras- a shredded cod and potato dish that is super delicious even for those of you who aren’t huge fish fans.
-pastéis de nata, a delicious custard tart with flaky cake to hold it in, best when topped with cinnamon.
Staying at:
Eat
Do
*note: if you saw this guide from IG know that I didn’t put everywhere I went on here. That is because I went on a tour from Devour Tours, and I want to respect the guide's knowledge. I highly recommend you grab a spot on their food tours and enjoy learning about Lisbon with them