Guidebook for Lisboa
Sightseeing
Most important Art Portugal museum between XII and XIX centuries.
781 locals recommend
National Museum of Ancient Art
Rua das Janelas VerdesMost important Art Portugal museum between XII and XIX centuries.
Located near the shore of the parish of Belém, the monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Located near the shore of the parish of Belém, the monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Fortified tower built to be part of a defense system at the mouth of Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It played a significant role in the Portuguese maritime discoveries. UNESCO WHSite
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaFortified tower built to be part of a defense system at the mouth of Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon. It played a significant role in the Portuguese maritime discoveries. UNESCO WHSite
Located along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and Orient, it celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries.
228 locals recommend
Monument to the Discoveries
Av. BrasíliaLocated along the river where ships departed to explore and trade with India and Orient, it celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Since its construction, the Lift has become a tourist attraction for Lisbon as, among the urban lifts in the city, Santa Justa is the only remaining vertical one.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroSince its construction, the Lift has become a tourist attraction for Lisbon as, among the urban lifts in the city, Santa Justa is the only remaining vertical one.
The square, commonly known as Terreiro do Paço, was the location of the Paços da Ribeira until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. After that the square was completely remodelled.
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioThe square, commonly known as Terreiro do Paço, was the location of the Paços da Ribeira until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon Earthquake. After that the square was completely remodelled.
The Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, on Commerce Square, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake
215 locals recommend
Augusta Street Arch
2 R. AugustaThe Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, on Commerce Square, built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake
The Igreja de São Roque (Church of Saint Roch) in Lisbon was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world, and one of the first Jesuit churches anywhere. It has the most Expensive World's Chapel
86 locals recommend
Church of Sao Roque
Largo Trindade CoelhoThe Igreja de São Roque (Church of Saint Roch) in Lisbon was the earliest Jesuit church in the Portuguese world, and one of the first Jesuit churches anywhere. It has the most Expensive World's Chapel
Igreja de São Domingos is a church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.
60 locals recommend
Church of Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)
Largo São DomingosIgreja de São Domingos is a church in Lisbon, Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument. The church was dedicated in 1241 and was, at one time, the largest church in Lisbon.
The medieval convent was ruined in the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake, and the ruins of its Gothic church are the main trace of the great earthquake still visible in the city.
222 locals recommend
Carmo Convent
27 Largo do CarmoThe medieval convent was ruined in the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake, and the ruins of its Gothic church are the main trace of the great earthquake still visible in the city.
Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic center of Lisbon and Tagus River. It is one of the main tourist sites of Lisbon. It dates from medieval portuguese history.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloMoorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic center of Lisbon and Tagus River. It is one of the main tourist sites of Lisbon. It dates from medieval portuguese history.
This is the oldest church in the city. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéThis is the oldest church in the city. Since the beginning of the construction of the cathedral, in the year 1147, the building has been modified several times and survived many earthquakes.
The Church of Santa Engrácia is a 17th-century monument. In the 20th century the church has been converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried.
270 locals recommend
Church of Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraThe Church of Santa Engrácia is a 17th-century monument. In the 20th century the church has been converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried.
Trendy place in old market that includes a food court and cultural atractions. The foods available at the stands range from seafood to steak sandwiches, burgers, and ice cream, among other specialties
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoTrendy place in old market that includes a food court and cultural atractions. The foods available at the stands range from seafood to steak sandwiches, burgers, and ice cream, among other specialties
The best preserved medieval Royal Palace in Portugal. It is a significant tourist attraction and a historic house museum. It is part of the cultural landscape of Sintra. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
435 locals recommend
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaThe best preserved medieval Royal Palace in Portugal. It is a significant tourist attraction and a historic house museum. It is part of the cultural landscape of Sintra. (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
This marvelous palace is the maximum expression of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Spotted in the highest point of "Serra de Sintra" has a magnificent view. Has a park perfect for a walk.
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaThis marvelous palace is the maximum expression of 19th century Romanticism in Portugal. Spotted in the highest point of "Serra de Sintra" has a magnificent view. Has a park perfect for a walk.
Located near the historic center of Sintra this estate is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The romantic palace is the main attraction from a vast array of exquisite constructions.
325 locals recommend
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageLocated near the historic center of Sintra this estate is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The romantic palace is the main attraction from a vast array of exquisite constructions.
The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is a museum in Lisbon, containing a collection of ancient, and some modern, art. It has a marvelous garden surrounding the main building perfect for a walk.
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de BernaThe Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is a museum in Lisbon, containing a collection of ancient, and some modern, art. It has a marvelous garden surrounding the main building perfect for a walk.
It is located in the Parque das Nações, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo '98. It is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IIt is located in the Parque das Nações, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo '98. It is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.
Founded in 1884, the mission of the Lisbon Zoo includes the conservation and breeding of endangered species, as well as scientific research, and educational and recreational activities.
117 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoFounded in 1884, the mission of the Lisbon Zoo includes the conservation and breeding of endangered species, as well as scientific research, and educational and recreational activities.
Historic aqueduct It is one of the most remarkable examples of 18th-century Portuguese engineering. The main course of the aqueduct covers 18 km, but the whole network extends through nearly 58 km.
85 locals recommend
Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
Historic aqueduct It is one of the most remarkable examples of 18th-century Portuguese engineering. The main course of the aqueduct covers 18 km, but the whole network extends through nearly 58 km.
This huge church has a giant dome, and is located in a hill in what was at the time the western part of Lisbon and can be viewed from far away.
351 locals recommend
Basilica of the Star
Praça da EstrelaThis huge church has a giant dome, and is located in a hill in what was at the time the western part of Lisbon and can be viewed from far away.
Arts & Culture
This is the largest building with cultural facilities in Portugal. You can find the Museum Berardo with a collection comprising over 1000 works of art on permanent display and temporary exhibitions.
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioThis is the largest building with cultural facilities in Portugal. You can find the Museum Berardo with a collection comprising over 1000 works of art on permanent display and temporary exhibitions.
Its collection is considered one of the most significant Design and Fashion international collections.
221 locals recommend
MUDE
24 R. AugustaIts collection is considered one of the most significant Design and Fashion international collections.
Food Scene
Pasteis de Belém are maybe the most known portuguese delicacy. You must try it, with cinnamon and/or icing sugar. Don't forget to take some with you back home!
835 locals recommend
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémPasteis de Belém are maybe the most known portuguese delicacy. You must try it, with cinnamon and/or icing sugar. Don't forget to take some with you back home!
Traditional pastry house founded in 1862. Their well known "Travesseiros da Piriquita" and "Queijadas de Sintra" are something you can't miss when you visit this romantic village.
182 locals recommend
Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasTraditional pastry house founded in 1862. Their well known "Travesseiros da Piriquita" and "Queijadas de Sintra" are something you can't miss when you visit this romantic village.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizTrendy Sunset Rooftop to enjoy the sunset over the city.
At the EMEL Building you will find one of the most trendy places in Lisbon. The Park Terrace is on the top of this building to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the city.
30 locals recommend
Calçada do Combro
Calçada do CombroAt the EMEL Building you will find one of the most trendy places in Lisbon. The Park Terrace is on the top of this building to enjoy a beautiful sunset over the city.