There are also some quirky things that only happens in Portsmouth with every local must have seen or experienced.
And on top of that, so much of our fabulous city heritage is often just walked past every single day - instead being left for the tourists - and we need to make sure we take the time to really know who we are as a city.
So we put together this guide of 27 things you have see or do to truly call yourself a proud resident of our great city!
25. A visit to the Cumberland House Natural History Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum in Southsea is a free museum which is an ideal place to visit on a cold and wet day. It is also home to a fabulous butterfly house which is a must for any Portsmouth resident to visit. Picture: Karen Davis-Duncan Photo: Karen Davis-Duncan
26. A stroll along Foxes Forest
Foxes Forest in Hilsea is the perfect walk for all of the family taking in the wooded area across the top of the city leading from the Hilsea Roundabout to Eastern Road. With ducks to feed, trees hide behind and the earth ramparts of Hilsea Lines to explore it is perfect for all ages. And if you fancy a cuppa afterwards head over to the Lido side which has the splendid little cafe next to the wakeboard centre as well as the parks and pump track (if you little ones still have any energy left). There is also Casemates off Scott Road which also has a fabulous little cafe! Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
27. 'Fly' over to the Isle of Wight for the day
We Portsmouth residents can see the wonderful Isle of Wight looking at us over the Solent almost every day. So it would be rude not to visit sometimes! You can hope on the ferry, fastcat or the hovercraft! Photo: Submitted
28. A visit to Fratton Park
There are few who can match Pompey fans' passion. It's dubbed Fortress Fratton with good reason, and everyone should experience Pompey at their Fratton Park home at least once in their life! Photo: Jason Brown