Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThe best panoramic view of Lisbon!
Convento da Graça
Another stunning view of Lisbon. Great place for a beer or coffee.
The old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
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Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
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Alfama
The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
AKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
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Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioAKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
One of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
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Largo de São VicenteOne of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
I-Jeronimos Monastery
A must-see UNESCO heritage site.
I-Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaOne of Lisbon's famous postcard views.
Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
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Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
Rossio Square
An important square in the Baixa area.
Largo do Chiado
A lively and pretty area, often overrun by tourists.
A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
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Parque das Nações
A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
Site of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
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Isitayithi se-Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraSite of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
Considered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
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Vila Berta
Vila BertaConsidered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
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1 Largo da SéImpressive cathedral built like a fortress.
Food Scene
The local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
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A Tasca do Jaime
91 Rua da GraçaThe local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
Th most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémTh most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
A vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
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Praca Martim Moniz
Praça Martim MonizA vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da GraçaGreat Portuguese food, great value for money!
Everything Else
The airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.
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Lisbon Portela Airport
Alameda das Comunidades PortuguesasThe airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.
Entertainment & Activities
The Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).
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Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IThe Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).
Arts & Culture
This Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
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I-Museum Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaThis Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
The Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.
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4 R. Me. DeusThe Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.
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A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosWalk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.