Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On 1st November 1755, Lisbon was struck by the most powerful earthquake in European history. Within minutes, churches collapsed, streets split open, and a colossal tsunami swallowed the city. As if that wasn’t enough, fires raged for six days, suffocating survivors and leaving tens of thousands dead. This disaster didn’t just destroy a city — it reshaped Europe’s future.
On 1st November 1755, Lisbon was struck by the most powerful earthquake in European history. Within minutes, churches collapsed, streets split open, and a colossal tsunami swallowed the city. As if that wasn’t enough, fires raged for six days, suffocating survivors and leaving tens of thousands dead. This disaster didn’t just destroy a city — it reshaped Europe’s future.
