Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Ancient Moorish Castle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_São_Jorge
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloAncient Moorish Castle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_São_Jorge
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteBeautiful view of the city.
16th century church and national pantheon.
9 locals recommend
Igreja de Santa Engrácia Panteão Nacional
16th century church and national pantheon.
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraCathedral from the XII century.
Museum of Lisbon / Palace Pimenta
245 Campo GrandeMuseum about the history of Lisbon.
Pleasant part of Greater Lisbon, by the sea, near many very nice beaches.
723 locals recommend
Cascais
Pleasant part of Greater Lisbon, by the sea, near many very nice beaches.
Beautiful part of Greater Lisbon, where much of the aristocracy still live. I recommend you visit "Paço Real", "Palácio Nacional da Pena", "Palácio de Monserrate" and the "Castelo dos Mouros".
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Beautiful part of Greater Lisbon, where much of the aristocracy still live. I recommend you visit "Paço Real", "Palácio Nacional da Pena", "Palácio de Monserrate" and the "Castelo dos Mouros".
Arts & Culture
Fado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
58 locals recommend
Parreirinha d'Alfama
1 Beco do Espírito SantoFado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
Fado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
21 locals recommend
Casa de Linhares - FADO
2 Beco dos Armazéns do LinhoFado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
Fado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
82 locals recommend
Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da PraçaFado house - traditional portuguese music. Also serves very nice food.
Arts center featuring great art and photography expositions and classical and jazz concerts.
185 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
45 A Av. de BernaArts center featuring great art and photography expositions and classical and jazz concerts.
Food Scene
Via Graça
9 b R. Damasceno MonteiroVery good restaurant with fantastic view.
Pleasant view of the city and the river Tagus. Ideal for a coffee break during the afternoon.
250 locals recommend
Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraPleasant view of the city and the river Tagus. Ideal for a coffee break during the afternoon.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de Franca
5 Largo da Penha de FrançaBeautiful view of the city with small café.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very strong nightlife area of Lisbon, featuring interesting small alternative shops and bars.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosVery strong nightlife area of Lisbon, featuring interesting small alternative shops and bars.
Everything Else
Disco on the river Tagus with very good sound and (normally) excellent electronic music.
7 locals recommend
Santa Engrácia
Disco on the river Tagus with very good sound and (normally) excellent electronic music.
Entertainment & Activities
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa
Botanic Garden.
Beautiful gardens. Ideal for chilling out, talking or reading a book.
556 locals recommend
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
12 Praça da EstrelaBeautiful gardens. Ideal for chilling out, talking or reading a book.
Nice part of town to take a walk, visit the CCB cultural center and the XV century "Mosteiro dos Jerónimos" (Jerónimos Monastery).
Avenida da Índia
Avenida da ÍndiaNice part of town to take a walk, visit the CCB cultural center and the XV century "Mosteiro dos Jerónimos" (Jerónimos Monastery).
Shopping
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioHistoric part of town with many shops and cafés.
Hotel do Chiado
114 R. Nova do AlmadaHistoric part of town with many shops and cafés.