Guidebook for Lisboa
Sightseeing
An austere Romanesque building from the outside, the Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa) has some lovely treasures inside. It dates from 1150 and was built this solidly to repel attacks from the Moors.
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Sé
An austere Romanesque building from the outside, the Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa) has some lovely treasures inside. It dates from 1150 and was built this solidly to repel attacks from the Moors.
The Portuguese parliament assembles in the Palace of São Bento, originally built as a monastery for the Benedictine monks.
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Assembly of the Republic
Praça da Constituição de 1976The Portuguese parliament assembles in the Palace of São Bento, originally built as a monastery for the Benedictine monks.
The Estrela Basilica is a basilica and ancient carmelite convent built by order of Queen Maria I of Portugal, as a fulfilled promise for giving birth to a son (José, Prince of Brazil).
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Basílica da Estrela
Praça da EstrelaThe Estrela Basilica is a basilica and ancient carmelite convent built by order of Queen Maria I of Portugal, as a fulfilled promise for giving birth to a son (José, Prince of Brazil).
Bica Tram is a piece of industrial archaeology with more than hundred years old it became a symbol of the city mostly for the neighborhood itself its kitsch way and the views to Tejo river.
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Calhariz - Bica station
Bica Tram is a piece of industrial archaeology with more than hundred years old it became a symbol of the city mostly for the neighborhood itself its kitsch way and the views to Tejo river.
Belém Tower, the much-photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory, is a stone fortress on the bank of the river Tagus dating from 1514 - 19.UNESCO have listed it as a World Heritage Site.
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Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaBelém Tower, the much-photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory, is a stone fortress on the bank of the river Tagus dating from 1514 - 19.UNESCO have listed it as a World Heritage Site.
A masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal, the Monastery of Jerónimos is listed as a National Monument and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
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Monasterio de los Jerónimos
A masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal, the Monastery of Jerónimos is listed as a National Monument and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The River Tagus has the notable distinction of being the longest in all Portugal and Spain. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean by Lisbon after having wound through 1008km from Albarracín (Spain).
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Tagus River
The River Tagus has the notable distinction of being the longest in all Portugal and Spain. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean by Lisbon after having wound through 1008km from Albarracín (Spain).
The Luís de Camões Square gets it's name from the immortal Portuguese poet.This square is the "meeting place" for locals, expats,etc before heading to Bairro alto for dinner and a drink.
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Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de CamõesThe Luís de Camões Square gets it's name from the immortal Portuguese poet.This square is the "meeting place" for locals, expats,etc before heading to Bairro alto for dinner and a drink.
The Castle of São Jorge is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and Tagus River.
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Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe Castle of São Jorge is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and Tagus River.
Great view over Tejo, the bridge and the City. You can buy coffee and other drinks in a kiosk cafe.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Great view over Tejo, the bridge and the City. You can buy coffee and other drinks in a kiosk cafe.
Church of Saint Roch was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world. It was was one of the few buildings in Lisbon to survive the Earthquake relatively unscathed
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Iglesia de San Roque
Largo Trindade CoelhoChurch of Saint Roch was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world. It was was one of the few buildings in Lisbon to survive the Earthquake relatively unscathed
Cascais is a coastal town and a municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon.About 30 minutes to get there by train from Cais do Sodre (Lisboa)
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Cascais
Cascais is a coastal town and a municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon.About 30 minutes to get there by train from Cais do Sodre (Lisboa)
Sintra, the Moon Hill, is a place full of magic and mystery, where Nature and Man have combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO has granted it Word Heritage Site status.
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Sintra
Sintra, the Moon Hill, is a place full of magic and mystery, where Nature and Man have combined in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO has granted it Word Heritage Site status.
Situated near the Tagus river, it was the location of Royal Ribeira Palace until it was destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled.
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Terreiro Paço
Situated near the Tagus river, it was the location of Royal Ribeira Palace until it was destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. After the earthquake, the square was completely remodeled.
Monument to the Discoveries is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary. The monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th & 16th centuries.
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Monumento a los Descubrimientos
Av. BrasíliaMonument to the Discoveries is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary. The monument celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery during the 15th & 16th centuries.
The most famous and delicious Portuguese egg tart pastry.
Pastéis de nata were created
before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémThe most famous and delicious Portuguese egg tart pastry.
Pastéis de nata were created
before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém
Cristo Rei statue is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon.It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
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Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rey
Avenida do Cristo ReiCristo Rei statue is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon.It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
Entertainment & Activities
This romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play. It is found across from Basilica da Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
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Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaThis romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play. It is found across from Basilica da Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
Green Park with awesome panoramic view over the city.
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Parque Mirador Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraGreen Park with awesome panoramic view over the city.
Everything Else
Estádio da Luz belongs to the Benfica team.If using public transport, Estádio da Luz can be reached with the blue metro line. The blue line can be boarded at several stations in Lisbon’s city centre.
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Estadio del Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Avenida Eusébio da Silva FerreiraEstádio da Luz belongs to the Benfica team.If using public transport, Estádio da Luz can be reached with the blue metro line. The blue line can be boarded at several stations in Lisbon’s city centre.
This is a lovely way to see the old Lisbon. It is quite inexpensive, and you go trough Martim Moniz, Graça, Alfama, Sé, Downtown up to Chiado. You see all the old districts, in a special way.
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Tram 28 Apartment
nº29 R. Mal. SaldanhaThis is a lovely way to see the old Lisbon. It is quite inexpensive, and you go trough Martim Moniz, Graça, Alfama, Sé, Downtown up to Chiado. You see all the old districts, in a special way.
Estacionamento Largo de Jesus
Largo de JesusCar Park
Nearest Metro Station to the apartment. Around 10 minutes walking.
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Baixa-Chiado station
Nearest Metro Station to the apartment. Around 10 minutes walking.
Aeropuerto de Lisboa Portela
Alameda das Comunidades PortuguesasLisbon Airport
Cais do Sodré (Train / Metro Station)
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Cais do Sodre station
Cais do Sodré (Train / Metro Station)
Drinks & Nightlife
The main nightlife area of the city, is packed with plenty if restaurants and bars for all tastes, typical portuguese, fado concert/ rest, etc. Plenty of design stores.
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThe main nightlife area of the city, is packed with plenty if restaurants and bars for all tastes, typical portuguese, fado concert/ rest, etc. Plenty of design stores.
Discreet Club with alternative/indie music.Starts to warm up around 2am.Very close to the apartment.
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Incognito
37 R. Poiais de São BentoDiscreet Club with alternative/indie music.Starts to warm up around 2am.Very close to the apartment.
This 1920's style influenced bar occupies an old grocery shop. The decoration is remarkably done by using miniatures from the XVIII and XX centuries, of soldiers, cartoons paintings, medals, etc.
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Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VThis 1920's style influenced bar occupies an old grocery shop. The decoration is remarkably done by using miniatures from the XVIII and XX centuries, of soldiers, cartoons paintings, medals, etc.
A hold brothel turned into a bar, ateliers, a book store and a trendy hair saloon.
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimA hold brothel turned into a bar, ateliers, a book store and a trendy hair saloon.
Plateau
7 Escadinhas da PraiaDisco for 80's music lovers
Dance club with electric pop music.The lounge-bar overlooks the river and during the warmer months soft plump sofas are positioned on the patio to create an outdoor chill out zone.
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K Urban Beach
Cais da ViscondessaDance club with electric pop music.The lounge-bar overlooks the river and during the warmer months soft plump sofas are positioned on the patio to create an outdoor chill out zone.
Lux is one of the most fashionable clubs in the city. Stylish nightclub & bar with dance music & international live acts including alternate rock. Partly owned by actor John Malkovich.
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LuxFrágil
Lux is one of the most fashionable clubs in the city. Stylish nightclub & bar with dance music & international live acts including alternate rock. Partly owned by actor John Malkovich.
Cinco Lounge is a quaint little bar with a nice relaxed atmosphere. They make some of the best cocktails
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Cinco Lounge
17A R. Ruben A. LeitãoCinco Lounge is a quaint little bar with a nice relaxed atmosphere. They make some of the best cocktails
Food Scene
Typical and Tasty Portuguese food. Very close to the apartment. Closed on Tuesday
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Zapata
47 R. do Poço dos NegrosTypical and Tasty Portuguese food. Very close to the apartment. Closed on Tuesday
Small tapas bar. Nice cosy atmosphere. Open Tue - Sat from 7 pm
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Fumeiro de Santa Catarina
4C Tv. AlcaideSmall tapas bar. Nice cosy atmosphere. Open Tue - Sat from 7 pm
Located in a typical zone of Lisbon, with good night environment, this is a place to taste a good steak and a very good beer
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Cervejaria Trindade
20C R. Nova da TrindadeLocated in a typical zone of Lisbon, with good night environment, this is a place to taste a good steak and a very good beer
On the top floor of Bairro Alto Hotel you´ll find the BA Terrace, awarded as the 4th best hotel-terrace view in the world.Great for a special breakfast or a drink. Expensive for Portuguese standards.
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Bairro Alto Hotel
2 Praça Luís de CamõesOn the top floor of Bairro Alto Hotel you´ll find the BA Terrace, awarded as the 4th best hotel-terrace view in the world.Great for a special breakfast or a drink. Expensive for Portuguese standards.
Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoA modern take on the seafood restaurant
It is located in Madragoa, one of the oldest and more typical neighbourhoods of Lisbon. There's one dish that really stands out: the house's very own codfish recipe.
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Madragoa Café
10-A Rua da EsperançaIt is located in Madragoa, one of the oldest and more typical neighbourhoods of Lisbon. There's one dish that really stands out: the house's very own codfish recipe.
Relaxed, informal 3-floor delicious seafood and beer drinking eatery established in the 1950s.Get there early; lines get long after 6-6:30.
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisRelaxed, informal 3-floor delicious seafood and beer drinking eatery established in the 1950s.Get there early; lines get long after 6-6:30.
Fine Portuguese & international cuisine in historic convent with tables spilling into the courtyard.
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A Travessa
12 Tv. do Convento das BernardasFine Portuguese & international cuisine in historic convent with tables spilling into the courtyard.
Lively grill restaurant, part of a small chain, with Brazilian food, much of it steak, & live music.
Sabor Mineiro Lisboa
16D Av. José MalhoaLively grill restaurant, part of a small chain, with Brazilian food, much of it steak, & live music.
Contemporary setting for a modern take on Portuguese seafood, including many octopus dishes, & meat. Very close to the apartment
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Frade dos Mares
55A Av. Dom Carlos iContemporary setting for a modern take on Portuguese seafood, including many octopus dishes, & meat. Very close to the apartment
Time Out has just transformed Lisbon’s main market hall into a foodie hangout that brings together some of the city’s favourite food shops and restaurants
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoTime Out has just transformed Lisbon’s main market hall into a foodie hangout that brings together some of the city’s favourite food shops and restaurants
The Café A Brasileira is one of the oldest and most famous cafés in the old quarter of Lisbon,
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettThe Café A Brasileira is one of the oldest and most famous cafés in the old quarter of Lisbon,
Good Food and great view over the city. Expensive for Portuguese standards.
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Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloGood Food and great view over the city. Expensive for Portuguese standards.
Essentials
Minipreço Express
11 R. de São BentoSupermarket
Arts & Culture
Paintings and sculpture illustrating the development from Romanticism to Modernism
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Museo Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo
4 R. Serpa PintoPaintings and sculpture illustrating the development from Romanticism to Modernism
The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is an art museum in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum is also known as MNAA and as the Museu das Janelas Verdes for its location in the Rua das Janelas Verdes.
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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesThe Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is an art museum in Lisbon, Portugal. The museum is also known as MNAA and as the Museu das Janelas Verdes for its location in the Rua das Janelas Verdes.