While we all know Pompey is a great city, if you were looking for evidence to back up that claim – there is plenty from famous residents to war heroes, museums and landmarks.
Here are 26 reasons to be proud of Portsmouth from A to Z:
5. E is for Eastney Beam Engine House
This museum is in a Grade II-listed house that dates back to 1880s. It was a Victorian engine house and still contains a pair of classic Boulton Watt beam engines and pumps. | JPIMedia Photo: Malcolm Wells
6. F is for Fratton Park
One of the most iconic stadiums in the country, Fratton Park has been home to Pompey since the turn of the 20th century through thick and thin. | JPIMedia Photo: Habibur Rahman
7. G is for Guildhall
Right in the heart of the city, this impressive building dates back to the 1890s and was designed in a neo-classical style. It is a multi-use venue used for everything from music concerts to council meetings and graduation. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
8. H is for Historic Dockyard
Celebrate Portsmouth proud naval past at the Historic Dockyard museum. | JPIMedia Photo: Ian Hargreaves