Lisboa

Boasting a population of 1.2 million Lisboa is both Portugal's Capital and its biggest city.  It's history predates Roman rule and it became a city in the 13th century.

The Targus River (the same river as at Toledo Spain) empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Lisbon. To ease traffic congestion crossing the Targus, the Vasco de Gama bridge was built in 1998.  Measuring 17 km, it was Europe's longest bridge.

We were greeted with Jacaranda tree lined streets. It was magical to see the trees in full bloom.