The heart of this city's downtown is known as the Baixa and was one of the first examples of earthquake-resistant construction due to the rebuilding effort after a devastating earthquake hit the city in 1755.
This city is home to two of the agencies of the European Union, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction as well as the European Maritime Safety Agency. World Heritage sites in this city include a tower built in the early 16th century to serve as a ceremonial gateway to the city, Belem Tower, and the Jeronimos Monastery, which are both built in the Manueline style during the late Gothic period. Due to this city's hosting of the World Expo '98, the newest section of this city is the (*) Parques das Nacoes which also contains the Garo de Oriente, one of the city's main transportation hubs. The heart of this city's downtown is known as the Baixa and was one of the first examples of earthquake-resistant construction due to the rebuilding effort after a devastating earthquake hit the city in 1755. For 10 points, identify this city on the mouth of the Tagus River, the largest and capital city of Portugal.
This city is home to two of the agencies of the European Union, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction as well as the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Lisbon