Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaOne of the best views in Lisbon
Largo das Portas do Sol station
Largo Portas do SolBest sunrise in Lisbon
Terreiro Paço
A city opened to the sea
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Beautiful sunset all year round
baixa pombalina
The rebuilds of the 1755 earthquake
Alfama
Lisbon is very very old
Hilltop retreat with lush forest, romantic atmosphere, ancient tales and mystic vibe
1253 abantu bendawo batusa
Sintra
Hilltop retreat with lush forest, romantic atmosphere, ancient tales and mystic vibe
Avenida Marginal
Avenida MarginalBeautiful 30km drive from Lisbon to Cascais along the sea
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeBoulevard with luxury international brands
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteFor a night view over Lisbon
Ulwazi lwaseJardim Da Cerca Da Graca
46 Calçada do MonteRecently opened garden in Graça hill
Drive through this engineer wonder on the way south
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Isibhuloho se-Vasco da Gama
Ponte Vasco da GamaDrive through this engineer wonder on the way south
Avenida Ribeira das Naus
Avenida Ribeira das NausRecently renovated river-front promenade
Recently opened viewpoint with impressive views over downtown
215 abantu bendawo batusa
Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaRecently opened viewpoint with impressive views over downtown
The main entrance to the church and the cloisters are beautiful, but it's usually very crowded
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I-Jeronimos Monastery
The main entrance to the church and the cloisters are beautiful, but it's usually very crowded
Martim Moniz station
Food Scene
Wonderful sea food is, with a good wine card.
Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalA view like no other
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisWonderful seafood and vibe
Restaurante Mar do Inferno
Avenida Rei Humberto II de ItáliaBest place for seafood. Unforgetable
Café de São Bento
212 R. de São BentoOne of Lisbon's best steaks, in a time warp restaurant
Grande Palácio Hong-Kong
8 R. Pascoal de MeloCantonese food
Casa da Índia
49 Rua do LoretoSqueeze in for petiscos and beer
Jesus é Goês
23 R. São JoséGoese food
Fine-dining in a contemporary Michelin star restaurant on the riverfront
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Feitoria
Fine-dining in a contemporary Michelin star restaurant on the riverfront
Noobai
Perfect place for brunch or lunch on week days
Santa Clara dos Cogumelos
Campo de Santa ClaraRestaurant for mushroom lovers
The Decadente
81 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraHype contemporary restaurant in Bairro Alto. Need to book
Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da PraçaProfessional fado show
Belcanto
10A R. Serpa PintoFine-dining in a 2 star Michelin restaurant
Restaurante 100 Maneiras
39 R. do TeixeiraA Lisbon favorite
O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da GraçaA classic in the neighborhood
IBO Restaurante
Cais do SodréMozambican food
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémAmazing pastry, but usually long queues
Clara Clara Café
Quiosque in a small quiet garden with a view
Haweli Tandoori
14 Tv. do MonteOldest Indian restaurant in Lisbon, close to the apartment
Mr. Lu
95 R. António PedroShandong food. Often crowded.
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoBest Ice Creams
They have a bakery in Largo da Graça. The mini-nata is great!
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Forno de Sapadores
97 Rua dos SapadoresThey have a bakery in Largo da Graça. The mini-nata is great!
Rio Maravilha
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaTrendy gastro-bar with breathtaking views over the river.
Carvoaria Jacto
6A R. Maria AndradeMeat lovers
Nice restaurant with fado shows. On specific day of the week, be sure to call and confirm first.
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Arcaz Velho
56 Calçada do ForteNice restaurant with fado shows. On specific day of the week, be sure to call and confirm first.
Damas
60 R. da Voz do OperárioGraca night hotspot with live music and dj's.
Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoOne of my favorite restaurants in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
LuxFrágil
Party till dawn
GINGINHA CIMA, LDA
7 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoSip a quick ginjinha between places like a lisboeta
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosVariety of bars and people, everything fits in Bairro Alto
Cinco Lounge
17A R. Ruben A. LeitãoThe place for cocktails
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimGroovy bar in an old brothel
Concert hall for indie bands and underground artists. Program online
124 abantu bendawo batusa
Musicbox
24 R. Nova do CarvalhoConcert hall for indie bands and underground artists. Program online
Graca Do Vinho
10 A Calçada da GraçaWe're downstairs :)
Mascote da Atalaia
13 Rua da AtalaiaFado in Bairro Alto
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da AlegriaThe place for jazz
Sky Bar Lisboa by SEEN
185 Av. da LiberdadeRooftop bar in Hotel Tivoli
Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueCreative space with bar and concerts
Tasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasFado in Bairro Alto
À margem
Cafe-Bar in a riverfront aquarium
Lounge
1 R. MoedaElectronic music
Maria Caxuxa
12 R. da BarrocaMartim Moniz station
Wonderful for an evening drink before sunset.
Arts & Culture
Cinema Sao Jorge
175 Avenida da LiberdadeSeveral film festivals all year round and great pizza
Impressive private art collection
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Iziko le-Calouste Gulbenkian - Isixhobo Esikhulu
Rua Doutor Nicolau BettencourtImpressive private art collection
Most important museum in Portugal
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Iziko lezwe laseMzantsi Afrika lwezobuciko zasekhaya
Rua das Janelas VerdesMost important museum in Portugal
Art-related post industrial trendy set with shops, restaurants, concerts and market
572 abantu bendawo batusa
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaArt-related post industrial trendy set with shops, restaurants, concerts and market
Quality national and international modern and contemporary art collection
211 abantu bendawo batusa
Iziko lokukhokha kaBerardo
Praça do ImpérioQuality national and international modern and contemporary art collection
Impressive azulejos collection in French style garden
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Palace of the Marqueses de Fronteira
01 Largo São Domingos de BenficaImpressive azulejos collection in French style garden
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaTop National Palace
I-Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
45 A Av. de BernaMAAT
Avenida BrasíliaLisbon's new museum.
Shopping
Glimpse and miss bargains and unbelievable things for sale
762 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitayithi se-Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraGlimpse and miss bargains and unbelievable things for sale
Amoreiras 360 Isibonelo Esigqithile
1070 Av. Eng. Duarte PachecoQuality shops
Vista Alegre
3 Estr. NacionalTop Portuguese porcelain
Arcadia - Chocolate Boutique
11 Largo Trindade CoelhoQuality Portuguese chocolates
Bertrand
73 75 R. GarrettOldest bookshop in the world
7 floors department store selling all home goods. A Lisbon classic
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Sociedade Pollux, S.A
276 R. dos Fanqueiros7 floors department store selling all home goods. A Lisbon classic
Aldo
Baixa-Chiado station
Rua Dom Pedro V
Rua Dom Pedro VSignature clothes.
Essentials
Vibrant local square with anything you might need: bakery, mini-mark, restaurants, bank, pharmacy, taxi stand, coffeeshop, stationary, butcher, floweriest...
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Largo da Graça
Largo da GraçaVibrant local square with anything you might need: bakery, mini-mark, restaurants, bank, pharmacy, taxi stand, coffeeshop, stationary, butcher, floweriest...
Largo da Graça
Largo da GraçaTinturaria Jaguar Lda
160 Rua da VerónicaParks & Nature
Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaRough atlantic shores at the end of Europe
Ulwazi LwaseLisbon Botanical
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaBeautiful garden with huge old trees
Jardim Botanico d'Ajuda
Calçada da AjudaOff the beaten track botanical garden
Romantic garden with beautiful trees and pond. Popular with families
556 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaRomantic garden with beautiful trees and pond. Popular with families
Isitsha sase Guincho
Rugged windswept amazing beach in Cascais
I-Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeSmall garden in viewpoint
Park with a spread view over Lisbon from top
250 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Park ye-Deck ye-Observation Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraPark with a spread view over Lisbon from top