LISBON TREASURE HUNT

Legend has it that Lisbon was founded by the famous Greek, Ulysses, but whatever the truth, it certainly has a long history. The Roman Empire ruled Lisbon for over 200 years, but the city was well established before that. In the 8th century, the Christians decided that they wanted Lisbon for themselves and decided to get rid of the Moors - it took about 500 years to achieve that! The 15th century was the real heyday of Lisbon, the city was a major trading centre and the starting point for many Portuguese expeditions of exploration. Probably the low point in the city's history was the 1755 earthquake, in which there was destruction and a great loss of life. Modern Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a member of the European Union, and an important cultural centre, with a lot of its early history still evident in its impressive collection of architectural wonders despite that earthquake, was awarded the prestigious title of Europe's Culture Capital back in 1995... The Lisbon treasure..

Primary location: Wareham United Kingdom