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Portugal
Italy
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 12.8x smaller than Rome
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 5.2x fewer people than Rome
Yes — Rome is 12.8x larger than Lisbon by area. Rome spans 1,285 km² (496 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,185 km². You could fit Lisbon inside Rome approximately 12 times.
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Rome at 1,285 km² is about 1.2x smaller than London.
Portugal's capital, one of Europe's oldest cities. Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Pastéis de nata, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is older than Rome by about 400 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Western Europe
Italy's capital and a city of ancient history. Often called "The Eternal City", Rome has an area of 1,285 km² and is home to 2.9 million people. It was founded around 753 BC. Visitors come for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Rome Metro.
Rome contains an entire independent country within its borders — Vatican City, the world's smallest state
Looking beyond city limits, the Rome metropolitan area covers 5,352 km², which is 1.8x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Rome metro area is also more populous, with 4.3 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Rome, with 2,233 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Lisbon is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Rome (Italy) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Both cities share a Mediterranean climate, though local geography creates distinct microclimates in each.
Size Ratio
Lisbon fits inside Rome ~12 times
Density Gap
Lisbon is 2.5x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~447 years older
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Rome is 1,863 km (1,158 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 42m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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