In the 17th Century began the first attempts of the reconquest in Lisbon, Portugal. The moors were expelled from the land, losing their status, and the muslim population who chose to stay were forced to convert to catholisism. Muslim mosques were converted into Christian churches.

The middle ages were considered the Golden Age of Portugal, as it was during this time that the city was transformed into an international commerce city. Later, in the 15th Century, the Portuguese just like the Spanish, began to make numerous explorations to South America and the New World. Vasco Da Gama was the first sailor who arrived in boat to India directly from Portugal.

The 16th Century was considered the Golden Age of Portugal, as it was a time in which Lisbon became the capital of the new empire, with lands in South America, mainly in Brazil, and all of the riches and splendor first came through Lisbon... until all of this came crashing down in 5 dramatic minutes of history: the terrible earthquake and tsunami of the 1st of November, 1755. More than 100,000 people died and almost the entire city was destroyed.

Later on Lisboa was ordered rebuilt by the Marquis of Pombal. This part of the city was called La Baixa Pombalina.

In Lisbon's Contemporary Age, Portugal was invaded by Napoleon Bonaparte, so King Juan VI fled to Brazil. The English united in an aliance with Portugal and threw out the French.

The 20th century brought political turmoil to Portugal. It went through social and political changes, and went from being a republic to a military dicatorship, to a republic once again, and finally to a democracy, of which we know today.