Guidebook for Lisboa
Sightseeing
In our opinion, one of the best views of the city. It is one of Viewpoints serving Lisbon and is also one of the highest points of the city.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteIn our opinion, one of the best views of the city. It is one of Viewpoints serving Lisbon and is also one of the highest points of the city.
It is the fair of used articles and the city's oldest. You can find real treasures but beware of possible pickpockets.
762 habitants recommandent
Station du marché de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraIt is the fair of used articles and the city's oldest. You can find real treasures but beware of possible pickpockets.
Here lie some of the most important figures of Portuguese history. The architecture marks the silhouette of Lisbon and make this area a must visit location.
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Église de Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraHere lie some of the most important figures of Portuguese history. The architecture marks the silhouette of Lisbon and make this area a must visit location.
This waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré was where many of the Portuguese explorers' ships were built. Today, after a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped promenade that invites you to sit in the sun.
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Quiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das NausThis waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré was where many of the Portuguese explorers' ships were built. Today, after a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped promenade that invites you to sit in the sun.
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The Santa Justa Elevator is a work of art designed by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel and connects the downtown to Bairro Alto.
Opened in 1902, when it was steam powered, and in 1907 began working electric power, the only vertical lift in Lisbon to provide a public service. Made entirely of cast iron and enriched with filigree, the elevator inside the tower rises 45 meters and takes 45 people in each cabin (there are two). In romantic neogothic design, this elevator is definitely something you can not miss!
The café at the top with magnificent views over the center of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
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Ascenseur de Santa Justa
R. do OuroThe Santa Justa Elevator is a work of art designed by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel and connects the downtown to Bairro Alto.
Opened in 1902, when it was steam powered, and in 1907 began working electric power, the only vertical lift in Lisbon to provide a public service. Made entirely of cast iron and enriched with filigree, the elevator inside the tower rises 45 meters and takes 45 people in each cabin (there are two). In romantic neogothic design, this elevator is definitely something you can not miss!
The café at the top with magnificent views over the center of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
The Elevator of Glory is one of the few lifts that are left in Lisbon and is located downtown, on the Praca dos Restauradores. It links this square and Bairro Alto on a journey of 265 meters up and down.
When you exit the elevator, located on the right side the viewpoint of St. Peter of Alcantara, which has great views of the center of Lisbon and the magical Castelo de São Jorge. Just across the street, slightly to the right, in S. Pedro de Alcântara Street, nos.39-49, is the Institute of Port Wine, where you can taste and buy a variety of port wines.
The Elevator of Glory opened on 24 October 1885 and, since then, two lifts have made the journey in the upward directions and downward, transporting tourists and residents on a journey that, although not rich in landscape, still single, very nice!
This lift is the busiest of Lisbon and also the most accessible to tourists since it is right next to the main tourist information office in the Palacio da Foz. It works every day between 07.00 and 00:55.
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Elevador da Gloria
The Elevator of Glory is one of the few lifts that are left in Lisbon and is located downtown, on the Praca dos Restauradores. It links this square and Bairro Alto on a journey of 265 meters up and down.
When you exit the elevator, located on the right side the viewpoint of St. Peter of Alcantara, which has great views of the center of Lisbon and the magical Castelo de São Jorge. Just across the street, slightly to the right, in S. Pedro de Alcântara Street, nos.39-49, is the Institute of Port Wine, where you can taste and buy a variety of port wines.
The Elevator of Glory opened on 24 October 1885 and, since then, two lifts have made the journey in the upward directions and downward, transporting tourists and residents on a journey that, although not rich in landscape, still single, very nice!
This lift is the busiest of Lisbon and also the most accessible to tourists since it is right next to the main tourist information office in the Palacio da Foz. It works every day between 07.00 and 00:55.
Visit Alfama is to visit the architecture, the sounds and the smells of old Lisbon. This is one of the most typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. In its narrow winding streets you will find the hidden treasure of Alfama and on its steep stairs you can breathe the soul of Lisbon.
In Alfama, you can still see traces of Roman occupation and Arabic, two of the most dominant civilizations in the past Lisbon. The narrow streets, the result of Muslim culture, guided by individualistic rules that public spaces are not important. These streets are a mark of the Koran, where little value is given to the facades over the interior of the houses, which is much valued.
Alfama was once home to the unlucky, delinquents or ungrateful and due to its proximity to the sea, was also home to many sailors.
Rebuilt by the local population after the 1755 earthquake, Alfama ran the risk of being demolished, which fortunately did not happen since this town was considered a living history book where the past mingles with the present.
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Alfama
Visit Alfama is to visit the architecture, the sounds and the smells of old Lisbon. This is one of the most typical neighborhoods of Lisbon. In its narrow winding streets you will find the hidden treasure of Alfama and on its steep stairs you can breathe the soul of Lisbon.
In Alfama, you can still see traces of Roman occupation and Arabic, two of the most dominant civilizations in the past Lisbon. The narrow streets, the result of Muslim culture, guided by individualistic rules that public spaces are not important. These streets are a mark of the Koran, where little value is given to the facades over the interior of the houses, which is much valued.
Alfama was once home to the unlucky, delinquents or ungrateful and due to its proximity to the sea, was also home to many sailors.
Rebuilt by the local population after the 1755 earthquake, Alfama ran the risk of being demolished, which fortunately did not happen since this town was considered a living history book where the past mingles with the present.
The Belém Tower was built in the era of the Discoveries (when defending the city was of utmost importance) in honor of the patron saint of the city, Saint Vincent.
To improve the defense of Lisbon, King João II drew a plan that consisted in forming a defense consisting of three fortresses along the Tagus estuary. It formed a triangle and on each angle is contruiría a fortress: the bulwark of Cascais on the right side of the coast, S. Sebastião da Caparica on the left and the Belém Tower in the water (already built by King Manuel I ).
The tower is replete with Manueline decoration, symbols of the King's power: cables encircling the building, shooting it with elegant knots, armillary spheres, crosses Military Order of Christ and naturalistic elements.
Over time, and with the construction of new fortresses, more modern and more effective, the Tower of Belém lost its defense function.
During the centuries that followed, played customs control functions, telegraph and even headlight.
It was also a political prison, its storerooms transformed into dungeons, from the Philippine occupation (1580) and in periods of political instability. Finally, in 1983 UNESCO classified it Cultural Heritage of All Humanity.
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Tour de Belém
Av. BrasíliaThe Belém Tower was built in the era of the Discoveries (when defending the city was of utmost importance) in honor of the patron saint of the city, Saint Vincent.
To improve the defense of Lisbon, King João II drew a plan that consisted in forming a defense consisting of three fortresses along the Tagus estuary. It formed a triangle and on each angle is contruiría a fortress: the bulwark of Cascais on the right side of the coast, S. Sebastião da Caparica on the left and the Belém Tower in the water (already built by King Manuel I ).
The tower is replete with Manueline decoration, symbols of the King's power: cables encircling the building, shooting it with elegant knots, armillary spheres, crosses Military Order of Christ and naturalistic elements.
Over time, and with the construction of new fortresses, more modern and more effective, the Tower of Belém lost its defense function.
During the centuries that followed, played customs control functions, telegraph and even headlight.
It was also a political prison, its storerooms transformed into dungeons, from the Philippine occupation (1580) and in periods of political instability. Finally, in 1983 UNESCO classified it Cultural Heritage of All Humanity.
The the Discoveries was inaugurated in 1960 during celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique (Henry the Navigator). clearly evokes the maritime expansion and is designed in the shape of a caravel, led by Prince Henry - who holds in one hand a small caravel - followed by many other heroes of Portuguese history (Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvares Cabral - who discovered Brazil - Ferdinand Magellan - who crossed the Pacific in 1520 - the writer Camões and many others).
Seen from the huge Rose-of-Winds, this monument fascinates visitors with its majesty and its 50 meters high, is visited by thousands of people every year. Painstakingly carved in stone, Rose-of-Winds (see the panel at the top of the page) was a gift from the Republic of South Africa and it's best seen from the pattern of the top of the Discoveries, accessible by elevator located inside the building. The central map, depicting galleons and mermaids, shows the routes of the discoverers in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
This monument is located in Belém, on the bank of the Tagus river, in one area and is particularly impressive in light of the setting sun.
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Monument aux Découvertes
Av. BrasíliaThe the Discoveries was inaugurated in 1960 during celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the death of Infante D. Henrique (Henry the Navigator). clearly evokes the maritime expansion and is designed in the shape of a caravel, led by Prince Henry - who holds in one hand a small caravel - followed by many other heroes of Portuguese history (Vasco da Gama, Pedro Alvares Cabral - who discovered Brazil - Ferdinand Magellan - who crossed the Pacific in 1520 - the writer Camões and many others).
Seen from the huge Rose-of-Winds, this monument fascinates visitors with its majesty and its 50 meters high, is visited by thousands of people every year. Painstakingly carved in stone, Rose-of-Winds (see the panel at the top of the page) was a gift from the Republic of South Africa and it's best seen from the pattern of the top of the Discoveries, accessible by elevator located inside the building. The central map, depicting galleons and mermaids, shows the routes of the discoverers in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
This monument is located in Belém, on the bank of the Tagus river, in one area and is particularly impressive in light of the setting sun.
Esquina da Bica
26 R. da Bica de Duarte BeloRua da Bica de Duarte Belo (Chiado)
http://www.lisbonlux.com/lisbon/bica.html
Chiado/ Praça Luís de Camões
http://www.lisbonlux.com/lisbon/bairro-alto.html
http://www.ilovebairroalto.com
1835 habitants recommandent
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosChiado/ Praça Luís de Camões
http://www.lisbonlux.com/lisbon/bairro-alto.html
http://www.ilovebairroalto.com
Monastère des Hiéronymites
Must visit
One of the most touristic and typical Lisbon neighborhoods
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Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa
27 Tv. MerceeirasOne of the most touristic and typical Lisbon neighborhoods
Downtown Lisbon. Shops, beautiful buildings and the Tejo
651 habitants recommandent
Baixa-Chiado station
Downtown Lisbon. Shops, beautiful buildings and the Tejo
Food Scene
Paragem obrigatória para conhecer e quem sabe trocar dois dedos de conversa com um dos maiores poetas português, Fernando Pessoa.
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettParagem obrigatória para conhecer e quem sabe trocar dois dedos de conversa com um dos maiores poetas português, Fernando Pessoa.
A creation of chef Sá Pessoa, has signature cocktails and burgers at an affordable price.
http://caisdapedra.pt/
19 habitants recommandent
Cais da Pedra
Armazém B, Loja 8 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueA creation of chef Sá Pessoa, has signature cocktails and burgers at an affordable price.
http://caisdapedra.pt/
Best Brunch in Town
Praça das Flores N.ºs 25 a 29 (Príncipe Real)
http://www.canela.pt
https://www.facebook.com/canelapt
115 habitants recommandent
Pão de Canela
25 Praça das FloresBest Brunch in Town
Praça das Flores N.ºs 25 a 29 (Príncipe Real)
http://www.canela.pt
https://www.facebook.com/canelapt
Bruch Suggestion
Rua de Infantaria 16, nº 63ª (Campo de Ourique)
https://www.facebook.com/iloveaminhacozinha
A Minha Cozinha
14a R. Infantaria 16Bruch Suggestion
Rua de Infantaria 16, nº 63ª (Campo de Ourique)
https://www.facebook.com/iloveaminhacozinha
Perfect to Brunch or eat a snack
Rua São João da Praça 93–95 (Sé/Alfama)
http://www.poiscafe.com
138 habitants recommandent
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaPerfect to Brunch or eat a snack
Rua São João da Praça 93–95 (Sé/Alfama)
http://www.poiscafe.com
Please enjoy the croissants :)
Fábrica Lisboa
Rua da Madalena, 121 (Baixa)
http://fabricalisboa.com
https://www.facebook.com/paginafabricalisboa
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Fábrica Lisboa
121 R. da MadalenaPlease enjoy the croissants :)
Fábrica Lisboa
Rua da Madalena, 121 (Baixa)
http://fabricalisboa.com
https://www.facebook.com/paginafabricalisboa
Beautiful view to enjoy some tapas and a glass of wine
Delidelux
Avenida Infante D. Henrique – Armazém B Loja 8 (Junto à Estação de Santa Apolónia)
https://www.facebook.com/DELIDELUX
http://www.delidelux.pt
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DeliDelux
Beautiful view to enjoy some tapas and a glass of wine
Delidelux
Avenida Infante D. Henrique – Armazém B Loja 8 (Junto à Estação de Santa Apolónia)
https://www.facebook.com/DELIDELUX
http://www.delidelux.pt
Just Perfect by Day or night
https://www.facebook.com/NoobaiPaginaOficial/?rf=163116477130256
http://www.noobaicafe.com
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Noobai
Just Perfect by Day or night
https://www.facebook.com/NoobaiPaginaOficial/?rf=163116477130256
http://www.noobaicafe.com
One of our Eat & Drinks perfect spot
Cruzes da Sé, 29 (Sé)
https://www.facebook.com/cruzescredo
70 habitants recommandent
Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéOne of our Eat & Drinks perfect spot
Cruzes da Sé, 29 (Sé)
https://www.facebook.com/cruzescredo
Central and very Welcome
Rua da Ribeira Nova, 36 (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/caf%C3%A9-TATI/178301935557646
http://www.cafetati.blogspot.pt
66 habitants recommandent
Café Tati
20B R. Ribeira NovaCentral and very Welcome
Rua da Ribeira Nova, 36 (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/caf%C3%A9-TATI/178301935557646
http://www.cafetati.blogspot.pt
One of the best chocolate cakes in Lisbon
A Outra Face da Lua
Rua da Assunção, 22 (Baixa)
https://www.facebook.com/aoutrafacedalua
http://www.aoutrafacedalua.com
28 habitants recommandent
A Outra Face da Lua (Baixa)
22 R. da AssunçãoOne of the best chocolate cakes in Lisbon
A Outra Face da Lua
Rua da Assunção, 22 (Baixa)
https://www.facebook.com/aoutrafacedalua
http://www.aoutrafacedalua.com
Arts & Culture
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which diferenciates the Portuguese culture, and for the building where it is located - the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus (Mother of God), founded in 1509 by Queen D. Leonor (1458-1525).
http://www.museudoazulejo.pt/
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Musée national de l'Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThe Museu Nacional do Azulejo is one of the most important national museums, for its unique collection - the Azulejo (tile), an artistic expression which diferenciates the Portuguese culture, and for the building where it is located - the ancient Convent of Madre de Deus (Mother of God), founded in 1509 by Queen D. Leonor (1458-1525).
http://www.museudoazulejo.pt/
Entirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, Museu do Fado opened its doors to the public on the 25 September 1998, celebrating Fado’s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon, its deep roots in the tradition and cultural history of the country, its role in the cultural identity statement and its importance as an inspiration source and intercultural trade between people and communities.
http://www.museudofado.pt/
518 habitants recommandent
Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroEntirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, Museu do Fado opened its doors to the public on the 25 September 1998, celebrating Fado’s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon, its deep roots in the tradition and cultural history of the country, its role in the cultural identity statement and its importance as an inspiration source and intercultural trade between people and communities.
http://www.museudofado.pt/
A defining mark in Portuguese museum architecture, the edifice of the Museum is organised round two gardens with numerous tall picture windows that enable the visitor to enjoy Nature and Art.
779 habitants recommandent
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaA defining mark in Portuguese museum architecture, the edifice of the Museum is organised round two gardens with numerous tall picture windows that enable the visitor to enjoy Nature and Art.
New trend in Lisbon night
(Bars, Nightclubs and Animation)
Rua Nova do Carvalho (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/AssociacaoCaisDoSodre
67 habitants recommandent
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoNew trend in Lisbon night
(Bars, Nightclubs and Animation)
Rua Nova do Carvalho (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/AssociacaoCaisDoSodre
Aquarium de Lisbonne
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOceanarium, built at the Expo 98
Wonderful building that houses the Foundation José Saramago (Nobel Prize Literature 1998)
139 habitants recommandent
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosWonderful building that houses the Foundation José Saramago (Nobel Prize Literature 1998)
Drinks & Nightlife
Ideal para uma noite quente de verão com lua sobre o Tejo. É um espaço com vista, música ao vivo e ambiente descontraído.
118 habitants recommandent
Ferroviário
59 Rua de Santa ApolóniaIdeal para uma noite quente de verão com lua sobre o Tejo. É um espaço com vista, música ao vivo e ambiente descontraído.
A quiet and cozy place to have a drink
Pensão Amor
Rua do Alecrim, 19 (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/pensaoamor
http://www.pensaoamor.pt
398 habitants recommandent
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimA quiet and cozy place to have a drink
Pensão Amor
Rua do Alecrim, 19 (Cais do Sodré)
https://www.facebook.com/pensaoamor
http://www.pensaoamor.pt
Everything Else
It is easy to describe the Praça do Comercio also known as Terreiro do Paco in just one word: WOW! This is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon and was once the main maritime entrance to the city. You can still see the marble staircase from the River Tagus towards the Praça do Comércio. The name Palace Square is clearly a reference to the Palace that here for 400 years, until the time of the 1755 earthquake that destroyed almost entirely.
http://www.lisboa-live.com/lisboa/places/praca-comercio.html
717 habitants recommandent
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioIt is easy to describe the Praça do Comercio also known as Terreiro do Paco in just one word: WOW! This is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon and was once the main maritime entrance to the city. You can still see the marble staircase from the River Tagus towards the Praça do Comércio. The name Palace Square is clearly a reference to the Palace that here for 400 years, until the time of the 1755 earthquake that destroyed almost entirely.
http://www.lisboa-live.com/lisboa/places/praca-comercio.html
The citadel of the Castle of São Jorge is a fascinating place to contemplate the long history of Lisbon. The site was occupied by Romans, Visigoths and Moors before being transformed into the Royal Palace by the fourteenth century. Visitors can climb the towers and walk the castle walls and admire the extraordinary views of the city and the Tagus river. Geese and ducks roam the castle gardens, planted with oaks, pines and olive trees.
Overlooking the Alfama district, with its labyrinthine streets, the São Jorge Castle has 11 towers and a dry moat. Visitors can explore the museum in the former Royal Palace of the Alcazaba, visit the archaeological ruins dating from the seventh century and watch the city of Lisbon through the periscope at the Tower of Ulysses. Another must-visit is the Ogival House, with its five pointed arches, and Olisipónia - a multimedia exhibition about the history of Lisbon. The small neighborhood of Santa Cruz is also within the castle walls. Take a guided tour to learn more about the castle, enjoy the artistic and cultural events program or leave it simply wander the streets of Lisbon from this unique vantage point.
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Château de Saint-Georges
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe citadel of the Castle of São Jorge is a fascinating place to contemplate the long history of Lisbon. The site was occupied by Romans, Visigoths and Moors before being transformed into the Royal Palace by the fourteenth century. Visitors can climb the towers and walk the castle walls and admire the extraordinary views of the city and the Tagus river. Geese and ducks roam the castle gardens, planted with oaks, pines and olive trees.
Overlooking the Alfama district, with its labyrinthine streets, the São Jorge Castle has 11 towers and a dry moat. Visitors can explore the museum in the former Royal Palace of the Alcazaba, visit the archaeological ruins dating from the seventh century and watch the city of Lisbon through the periscope at the Tower of Ulysses. Another must-visit is the Ogival House, with its five pointed arches, and Olisipónia - a multimedia exhibition about the history of Lisbon. The small neighborhood of Santa Cruz is also within the castle walls. Take a guided tour to learn more about the castle, enjoy the artistic and cultural events program or leave it simply wander the streets of Lisbon from this unique vantage point.
Shopping
Trendy | Culture, Dancing, Food and Drink
Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103 (Alcântra)
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https://www.facebook.com/lxfactory
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Usine LX
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaTrendy | Culture, Dancing, Food and Drink
Rua Rodrigues de Faria, 103 (Alcântra)
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https://www.facebook.com/lxfactory