"A prime ensemble of historical monuments and an iconic area of the city of Lisbon, and of Portugal itself.
The site has been occupied for 2,000 years, and in Roman times became a city called Felicitas Julia Olisipo. It underwent a period of Arab occupation. It was the trading centre of the Portuguese maritime empire from the 15th to 18th centuries, was historically a place where cultures mingled, and was the capital of Portugal. Between 1580 and 1640, when Portugal and Spain formed a single political unit, it served (from 1581 to 1583 and in 1619) as the seat of the Iberian court."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Postcard 1
Beautiful postcard of Lisbon (Lisboa), the capital of Portugal. What beautiful different stamps used here. Thanks so much Luis for sending to me from Portugal.
Postcard 2
Fountain at Rossio Square, Lisboa, Portugal. Thanks to Martha of Portugal. A great addition to my postcard collection of fountains.
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