Europe's westernmost capital is a perfect blend of innovation and heritage, business ecosystem and incredible vibrancy.Once the centre of a global empire that spanned four continents, it's a city with a flavour all of its own. Dropping into the Tagus River from the top of its seven hills, it is not only Portugal’s main port, but also the commercial, political and tourist centre.

We are at the NOVA University to talk about Lisbon with professor João Seixas, Pro-Rector of NOVA, and Matilde de Almeida, who is attending a master's in communication at NOVA FCSH – the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.