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Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital and with 497.633 inhabitants the most populated city of Portugal. It covers an area of 84 km2.and has a density of 6,445 inhab./km2 (2011 data).

Lisbon

Contact details

Country
Portugal
Number of inhabitants
547,733

Mayor

Name
Sr. Carlos Manuel Felix Moedas
Address
Praça do Municipio
Experiences

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Lx Door to Door

Lisbon (Portugal)

Lx Door to Door

Lisbon’s “Lx Door to Door” project offers free transportation in hard-to-reach historic neighborhoods. Aimed at retirees, children and people with low resources, it facilitates mobility with accessible minibuses.

Adapted Transport

Lisbon (Portugal)

Adapted Transport

Lisbon City Council offers free transportation to facilitate the mobility of people with motor disabilities and the elderly, promoting a more accessible, supportive and friendly city for all.

Cobble Stone Paving School

Lisbon (Portugal)

Cobble Stone Paving School

In 1986, Lisbon created the School of Paving Stones to preserve the art of paving streets. Despite training efforts, the lack of professionals and disinterest in this profession complicate its continuity.

Citizen Forum: Giving a Voice to Children in Ajuda

Lisbon (Portugal)

Citizen Forum: Giving a Voice to Children in Ajuda

This experience seeks to involve educators, students and teachers in the promotion of citizenship and rights, especially of children, through a collaborative network of schools and institutions with debates and activities.

Inclusive Education Programme

Lisbon (Portugal)

Inclusive Education Programme

The LIGA Foundation supports the education of children and young people with physical and social dysfunctions, offering specialized therapeutic and pedagogical resources through collaborations with schools, families and local agents, promoting their inclusion and academic success.

The Lisbon Zoo as an Educational Tool

Lisbon (Portugal)

The Lisbon Zoo as an Educational Tool

The Lisbon Zoo combines conservation, education and environmental awareness. It offers educational experiences about fauna and ecosystems, promoting animal protection and the development of critical consciousness in its visitors.

School Mediation: Student and Family Support Bureau

Lisbon (Portugal)

School Mediation: Student and Family Support Bureau

The Student and Family Support Office (GAAF) helps students from areas with social problems and migrant families, combating social exclusion and promoting school success and community integration.

Sport Inspires Me

Lisbon (Portugal)

Sport Inspires Me

The project is being put into practice in suburban disadvantaged neighbourhoods of Lisbon, with the objective of promoting social inclusion through sport regular activities for children and the young considered at risk.

Lisbon Congress 2000
Congresses

6th International Congress of Educating CitiesLisbon 2000

The city, an educational space in the new Millennium
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Mensagem do Vereador da Educação de Lisboa pelo Dia das Cidades Educadoras 2017 (CA)

Training in Lisbon (in Portuguese)

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