About Lisbon, Portugal:
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is the oldest in Western Europe. It predates other European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by centuries. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean made it a country famous for explorers to the New World.
Catholic places of interest in Lisbon, Portugal:
Cathedral of Saint Mary Major: first church built after the reconquest of Spain from the Moors.
Church of Saint Anthony of Padua: where Saint Anthony of Padua was baptized.
Jerónimos Monastery: famous for its architecture and tomb of explorer Vasco da Gama.
Royal Basilica and Convent of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Traveling to Lisbon, Portugal
Most visitors to Lisbon arrive by air at Humberto Delgado Airport (code LIS).
There is a metro stop next to the airport. Lisbon’s metro system has 4 separate train lines (blue, yellow, green, and red) that will take you to and from either end of the city.