Guidebook for Lisboa
Arts & Culture
Azulejo means Tiles.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo's mission is the preservation, presentation and study of tiles collections and the building in which it is located.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusAzulejo means Tiles.
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo's mission is the preservation, presentation and study of tiles collections and the building in which it is located.
Fado (traditional Portuguese melancholic song) was born in the Alfama.Immerse yourself in its bittersweet symphonies at Museu do Fado. This engaging museum traces fado’s history from its working-class
518 locals recommend
Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroFado (traditional Portuguese melancholic song) was born in the Alfama.Immerse yourself in its bittersweet symphonies at Museu do Fado. This engaging museum traces fado’s history from its working-class
Sightseeing
Lisbon spreads out before you at Graça’s highest of the high, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Come for the relaxed vibe and the best views of the castle on the hill opposite.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteLisbon spreads out before you at Graça’s highest of the high, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Come for the relaxed vibe and the best views of the castle on the hill opposite.
Jardim do Torel is located in the city centre, but is still not widely known, not by locals and most certainly not by tourists. It has a great view of the eastern slope of Bairro Alto and the center.
325 locals recommend
Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeJardim do Torel is located in the city centre, but is still not widely known, not by locals and most certainly not by tourists. It has a great view of the eastern slope of Bairro Alto and the center.
Unforgettable view either to the Tagus Valley with the horizon to be lost in the Atlantic Ocean, or to the opposite sides, seeing the Alto de São João, and much of the two banks of the river.
19 locals recommend
Miradouro da Penha de Franca
Rua Marques da SilvaUnforgettable view either to the Tagus Valley with the horizon to be lost in the Atlantic Ocean, or to the opposite sides, seeing the Alto de São João, and much of the two banks of the river.
Also known as “Terreiro do Paço” (Royal Palace Square), the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) is one of the most magnificent Squares in Lisbon.
717 locals recommend
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioAlso known as “Terreiro do Paço” (Royal Palace Square), the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) is one of the most magnificent Squares in Lisbon.
Food Scene
With stunning views of the city, Monte Agudo dates back to the 50s.
39 locals recommend
Café Esplanada do Miradouro do Monte Agudo
Rua Heliodoro SalgadoWith stunning views of the city, Monte Agudo dates back to the 50s.
Palacete Chafariz d'El Rei
6 Tv. do Chafariz de El-ReiBest Brunch in Lisboa.
DeliDelux
2nd Best Brunch in Lisboa
Since 1837 baking the original Pastéis de Belém, following an ancient recipe from the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. The secret recipe is recreated every day in this bakery, by hand.
835 locals recommend
Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémSince 1837 baking the original Pastéis de Belém, following an ancient recipe from the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. The secret recipe is recreated every day in this bakery, by hand.
Drinks & Nightlife
A decrepit old factory in a not particularly attractive industrial part of the city has become one of Lisbon's most dynamic cultural spaces.
67 locals recommend
Fábrica Braço de Prata
A decrepit old factory in a not particularly attractive industrial part of the city has become one of Lisbon's most dynamic cultural spaces.
Everything Else
With an area of 85 ha, the Parque da Bela Vista offers large areas of grassland and wooded lawn, cut by a network of paths. It's been home to the mega festival "Rock in Rio Lisboa".
29 locals recommend
Bela Vista Park
Avenida Almirante Gago CoutinhoWith an area of 85 ha, the Parque da Bela Vista offers large areas of grassland and wooded lawn, cut by a network of paths. It's been home to the mega festival "Rock in Rio Lisboa".
Daily water games (from 12 to 15h and 18 to 23h) and light fixtures (15 minutes after the solar twilight). Every saturday from 15 to 17h you can visit for free the galleries and the pumping equipment.
38 locals recommend
Fonte Luminosa
Alameda Dom Afonso HenriquesDaily water games (from 12 to 15h and 18 to 23h) and light fixtures (15 minutes after the solar twilight). Every saturday from 15 to 17h you can visit for free the galleries and the pumping equipment.
Santa Apolonia is central Lisbon's main train station and from here the whole of Portuguese inter-city train network is accessible with a few regional exceptions.
376 locals recommend
Santa Apolónia
Santa Apolonia is central Lisbon's main train station and from here the whole of Portuguese inter-city train network is accessible with a few regional exceptions.
The Entrecampos railway station in Lisbon serves suburban and Alfa Pendular trains.
16 locals recommend
Entrecampos station
The Entrecampos railway station in Lisbon serves suburban and Alfa Pendular trains.
One of the main Portuguese intermodal transport hubs is also One of the most stunning modern sights in Lisbon
126 locals recommend
Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João IIOne of the main Portuguese intermodal transport hubs is also One of the most stunning modern sights in Lisbon