Lisbon is a city with an intense cultural life, considered one of the great European cultural centres.

Since 1994, when it became the European Capital of Culture, Lisbon has hosted many international events (Expo 98, Tennis World Master 2001, Euro 2004) which have had a positive impact on the development of cultural activities and infrastructure.

Lisbon is Portugal's richest city with a GDP per capita higher than the European average. The port of Lisbon is the busiest on Europe's Atlantic coast. Equipped with three channels for tourist boats: Alcantara, Rocha Conde Obidos and Santa Apolónia.
Lisbon, as a capital, has an economy concentrated in services. It ranks 9th in the world as a city that organizes international congresses. (wikipedia.org)