Admire the born-from-destruction beauty of Lisbon, the capital and largest city of Portugal. Devastated by a tragic earthquake in the 18th century, the Old Town of Portugal’s administrative and trade centre is a spectacular blend of solemn ruins, resilient surviving monuments, and magnificent new constructions that are etched with rich history and vital spirit, including the remains of Carmo Convent perching on one of Lisbon’s seven hills, Dom Pedro IV Square – the silent witness of dramatic historical events, the majestic Augusta Road Arch marking the rising of the new city after the disaster, and the riverfront Commerce Square symbolizing Portugal’s maritime might.