Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Lisbon's ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's fi
Where: Largo da Sé, Alfama
How: Walk up from Baixa or tram 28.
When: 9AM-7PM
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéLisbon's ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's fi
Where: Largo da Sé, Alfama
How: Walk up from Baixa or tram 28.
When: 9AM-7PM
The resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
The resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world.
The city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThe city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
Inside is a small archaeological museum and down the hill are a couple of terraces with perfect postcard views over Alfama, the city's medieval village.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloInside is a small archaeological museum and down the hill are a couple of terraces with perfect postcard views over Alfama, the city's medieval village.
Treasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique.
779 locals recommend
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaTreasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique.
This is a 21st-century district showcasing striking contemporary architecture with Europe's longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes the Oceanarium, a casino and a wonderful waterfront promenade.
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
This is a 21st-century district showcasing striking contemporary architecture with Europe's longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes the Oceanarium, a casino and a wonderful waterfront promenade.
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusFamous tile museum.
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaDon't miss the golden carriages of the Coaches Museum.
Fascinating Oriental and European art makes up the collection of Portugal's "National Gallery." Much of it is related to the Age of Discovery, illustrating Portugal's links with Asia and Africa.
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesFascinating Oriental and European art makes up the collection of Portugal's "National Gallery." Much of it is related to the Age of Discovery, illustrating Portugal's links with Asia and Africa.
A Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioA Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.
Lisbon's Oceanarium is one of the world's largest aquariums.It is a deep-sea diving experience without any of the risks, with about 25,000 fish, seabirds, and mammals in an enormous central tank.
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos ILisbon's Oceanarium is one of the world's largest aquariums.It is a deep-sea diving experience without any of the risks, with about 25,000 fish, seabirds, and mammals in an enormous central tank.
The ruins of this Gothic church are evocative reminders of the devastation left by the 1755 earthquake. At the time of the earthquake it was the largest church in Lisbon.
222 locals recommend
Carmo Convent
27 Largo do CarmoThe ruins of this Gothic church are evocative reminders of the devastation left by the 1755 earthquake. At the time of the earthquake it was the largest church in Lisbon.
Hosts Sport Lisboa e Benfica Football team.
It is a UEFA category four stadium and the twenty-first biggest stadium by capacity in Europe.
130 locals recommend
Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Avenida Eusébio da Silva FerreiraHosts Sport Lisboa e Benfica Football team.
It is a UEFA category four stadium and the twenty-first biggest stadium by capacity in Europe.
This boulevard, built in the 19th century in the style of the Champs-Elysees in Paris, is the main avenue of the city.
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeThis boulevard, built in the 19th century in the style of the Champs-Elysees in Paris, is the main avenue of the city.
This vast neoclassical monument is one of Lisbon's most eye-catching landmarks.
351 locals recommend
Basilica da Estrela
Praça da EstrelaThis vast neoclassical monument is one of Lisbon's most eye-catching landmarks.
Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its medieval alleys and outstanding views
829 locals recommend
Alfama
Alfama is Lisbon's most emblematic quarter and one of the most rewarding for walkers and photographers thanks to its medieval alleys and outstanding views
Everything Else
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioIt's a fine example of Pombaline Architecture.
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroAn Eiffel Tower-like landmark overlooking the city.
BAIRRO ALTO is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosBAIRRO ALTO is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers.
If you want to get a good impression of the historical city of Lisbon, a very good idea is taking this typical little trolley, ‘eléctrico 28′. This legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself.
70 locals recommend
Tram 28 Apartment
nº29 R. Mal. SaldanhaIf you want to get a good impression of the historical city of Lisbon, a very good idea is taking this typical little trolley, ‘eléctrico 28′. This legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself.
If you want to go to Sintra Village this is the place to take the train.There's a service every 20min during day light hours and the first train is at 7am and last at 11 pm. The journey takes 30 min.
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroIf you want to go to Sintra Village this is the place to take the train.There's a service every 20min during day light hours and the first train is at 7am and last at 11 pm. The journey takes 30 min.
Drinks & Nightlife
Once a seedy area of Lisbon, the riverside Cais do Sodré district has been reborn as one of the city's coolest, a hub of great clubs, bars, restaurants and original shops
885 locals recommend
Cais do Sodre station
Once a seedy area of Lisbon, the riverside Cais do Sodré district has been reborn as one of the city's coolest, a hub of great clubs, bars, restaurants and original shops
Food Scene
O zé da Mouraria Restaurant is a tipical stop at Mouraria, where fado is the protagonist and the best doses of traditional Portuguese food are more than generous.
Medium Price 12€
Rua João do Outeiro 26
O zé da Mouraria Restaurant is a tipical stop at Mouraria, where fado is the protagonist and the best doses of traditional Portuguese food are more than generous.
Medium Price 12€