Guidebook for Lisboa
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Café de São Bento
212 R. de São BentoRamiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisMercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaCampo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaPalácio Chiado
70 R. do AlecrimPastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémEssentials
Pingo Doce
14 R. Ferreira BorgesSightseeing
•Torre de Belém (Belem tower) - located in the riverside, it was strategically built to protect the kingdom’s capital in the 16th century and had a very important role in the era of Portuguese Discoveries. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) - built as a commemoration of the safe return of Vasco da Gama from his journey to India;
•Padrão dos Descobrimentos - located exactly at the old harbor where most Portuguese discoveries voyages started. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) Entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month;
•Museu National dos Coches.
406 locals recommend
Belem station
•Torre de Belém (Belem tower) - located in the riverside, it was strategically built to protect the kingdom’s capital in the 16th century and had a very important role in the era of Portuguese Discoveries. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) - built as a commemoration of the safe return of Vasco da Gama from his journey to India;
•Padrão dos Descobrimentos - located exactly at the old harbor where most Portuguese discoveries voyages started. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) Entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month;
•Museu National dos Coches.
•Rua do Alecrim – go up one of the city’s most famous streets, connecting Cais do Sodré to Largo de Camões;
•Largo de Camões (Camoes Square) – the statue in the center is in honour of Luís de Camões, an iconic portuguese 16th century poet. Located in the convergence of Bairro Alto, Chiado and Bica neighborhoods;
•Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint) - this miradouro faces the east and north parts of Lisbon. It’s wide, spacious and the pavement here has beautiful intricate patterns;
•Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Viewpoint) - there’s a kiosk, a terrace bar called Noobai and a statue of Adamastor, a mythological monster figure. Great sunset!
231 locals recommend
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de Camões•Rua do Alecrim – go up one of the city’s most famous streets, connecting Cais do Sodré to Largo de Camões;
•Largo de Camões (Camoes Square) – the statue in the center is in honour of Luís de Camões, an iconic portuguese 16th century poet. Located in the convergence of Bairro Alto, Chiado and Bica neighborhoods;
•Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint) - this miradouro faces the east and north parts of Lisbon. It’s wide, spacious and the pavement here has beautiful intricate patterns;
•Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Viewpoint) - there’s a kiosk, a terrace bar called Noobai and a statue of Adamastor, a mythological monster figure. Great sunset!
Elevador da Baixa
3 Largo Chão do Loureiro•Parque Eduardo VII - from there you can see a large part of the city put into perspective with vivid green labyrinthine gardens and with the river Tejo as a backdrop;
•Avenida da Liberdade – between Parque Eduarde VII and Baixa, this is the city’s most exclusive shopping avenue. You’ll find a lot of cafés with outdoor sitting - the perfect spot for a quick coffee break;
•Rossio - during the 19th century, the whole square was paved with the typical calçada portuguesa (portuguese cobblestone pavement) which created an interesting wave-inspired effect on the floor. Don’t forget to try the very traditional A Ginjinha (Largo São Domingos, 8)- a famous portuguese liquor made of sour cherries.
397 locals recommend
Rossio Square
•Parque Eduardo VII - from there you can see a large part of the city put into perspective with vivid green labyrinthine gardens and with the river Tejo as a backdrop;
•Avenida da Liberdade – between Parque Eduarde VII and Baixa, this is the city’s most exclusive shopping avenue. You’ll find a lot of cafés with outdoor sitting - the perfect spot for a quick coffee break;
•Rossio - during the 19th century, the whole square was paved with the typical calçada portuguesa (portuguese cobblestone pavement) which created an interesting wave-inspired effect on the floor. Don’t forget to try the very traditional A Ginjinha (Largo São Domingos, 8)- a famous portuguese liquor made of sour cherries.
•Convento do Carmo (Carmo Convent) - founded in 1389, ruined during the 1755 Lisbon’s earthquake and its reconstruction began sometime in 1393;
•Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa lift) – this is a unique attraction. There’s an observatory platform with panoramic views;
•Arco da Rua Augusta (Rua Augusta Arch) - The structure was only completed in 1875 and it contains several intricate marble sculptures of historical Portuguese figures. From the top you can expect amazing 360° views of downtown Lisbon, including Alfama, São Jorge Castle, Carmo Convent, the river and the Comércio Square;
651 locals recommend
Baixa-Chiado station
•Convento do Carmo (Carmo Convent) - founded in 1389, ruined during the 1755 Lisbon’s earthquake and its reconstruction began sometime in 1393;
•Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa lift) – this is a unique attraction. There’s an observatory platform with panoramic views;
•Arco da Rua Augusta (Rua Augusta Arch) - The structure was only completed in 1875 and it contains several intricate marble sculptures of historical Portuguese figures. From the top you can expect amazing 360° views of downtown Lisbon, including Alfama, São Jorge Castle, Carmo Convent, the river and the Comércio Square;
•Praça do Comércio (Comercio Square) - the grandest of the squares in Lisbon and one of the largest in Europe. Historically this was the gateway to the city, where goods from the colonies were traded;
•Ribeira das Naus – recently regenerated to create a new riverfront promenade.
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do Comércio•Praça do Comércio (Comercio Square) - the grandest of the squares in Lisbon and one of the largest in Europe. Historically this was the gateway to the city, where goods from the colonies were traded;
•Ribeira das Naus – recently regenerated to create a new riverfront promenade.
•Catedral da Sé (Lisbon’s cathedral) - built right after the first King of Portugal – D. Afonso Henriques – conquered the city to the Moorish in 1147. It still stands as a highlight in Alfama’s landscape;
•Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint);
•Miradouro Portas do Sol;
•Castelo de São Jorge (São Jorge Castle) - Getting there requires a decent fitness level. If you’re following this itinerary, it should be a 10/15 min uphill walk from Largo das Portas do Sol;
•Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte (another viewpoint) - the most amazing view over Lisbon. You can see pretty much the entire city, including the castle, Baixa and Chiado districts down below and the river as a backdrop.
829 locals recommend
Alfama
•Catedral da Sé (Lisbon’s cathedral) - built right after the first King of Portugal – D. Afonso Henriques – conquered the city to the Moorish in 1147. It still stands as a highlight in Alfama’s landscape;
•Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint);
•Miradouro Portas do Sol;
•Castelo de São Jorge (São Jorge Castle) - Getting there requires a decent fitness level. If you’re following this itinerary, it should be a 10/15 min uphill walk from Largo das Portas do Sol;
•Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte (another viewpoint) - the most amazing view over Lisbon. You can see pretty much the entire city, including the castle, Baixa and Chiado districts down below and the river as a backdrop.
Described by many poets and writers as a “fairytale village”, Sintra has a timeless and glamour vibe. It is worth a full-day trip as there are a lot of things to see. Yet, you can combine it with a visit to Cascais – a fishermen village and Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point.
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Described by many poets and writers as a “fairytale village”, Sintra has a timeless and glamour vibe. It is worth a full-day trip as there are a lot of things to see. Yet, you can combine it with a visit to Cascais – a fishermen village and Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point.
The finest resort town of the Lisbon coastline and makes for an enjoyable destination for a day trip. Cascais is set along a beautiful coastline of sandy beaches, grand mansions, fascinating museums and attractive parks. From Cais do Sodré, get the train and Cascais will be the last station after approximately 30 minutes.
723 locals recommend
Cascais
The finest resort town of the Lisbon coastline and makes for an enjoyable destination for a day trip. Cascais is set along a beautiful coastline of sandy beaches, grand mansions, fascinating museums and attractive parks. From Cais do Sodré, get the train and Cascais will be the last station after approximately 30 minutes.
One of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the place where many believe three young children witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. However, even those not visiting on a pilgrimage can enjoy tours of the town's Wax Museum, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Casa-Museu de Aljustrel, along with the surrounding countryside.
220 locals recommend
Fátima
One of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the place where many believe three young children witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. However, even those not visiting on a pilgrimage can enjoy tours of the town's Wax Museum, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Casa-Museu de Aljustrel, along with the surrounding countryside.
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