Guidebook for Lisbon
Sightseeing
Viewpoint with panoramic view and a caffe, a few block from the apartment.
76 locals recommend
Viewpoint of Monte Agudo
42 PC Novas NaçõesViewpoint with panoramic view and a caffe, a few block from the apartment.
Belém(must see) history is related with the Discoveries. Has many attractions like Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Coches Museum, Tower of Belém, Pastries of Belém, CCB, Electricity Museum and others.
406 locals recommend
Belem station
Belém(must see) history is related with the Discoveries. Has many attractions like Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Coches Museum, Tower of Belém, Pastries of Belém, CCB, Electricity Museum and others.
Rua Garrett
Rua GarrettMajor shopping street in Chiado.
Known as Graça viewpoint, with a nice church and caffe, can be very crowded on weekends.
316 locals recommend
Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaKnown as Graça viewpoint, with a nice church and caffe, can be very crowded on weekends.
Praça do Municipio
Praça do MunicípioSquare with Lisbon City Hall.
Alameda is worth to visit at night when the fountain it's illuminated.
51 locals recommend
Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques
Alameda Dom Afonso HenriquesAlameda is worth to visit at night when the fountain it's illuminated.
City Castle of São Jorge, has a museum inside and it's the highest point in the city.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloCity Castle of São Jorge, has a museum inside and it's the highest point in the city.
Expo 98 neighbor, turned into a modern office and shopping area. Attractions are the Lisbon Oceanarium, Santiago Calatrava Oriente train station, Vasco Gama Mall and riverside park.
17 locals recommend
PARK EXPO 98, SA
1.07.2.1 Avenida Dom João IIExpo 98 neighbor, turned into a modern office and shopping area. Attractions are the Lisbon Oceanarium, Santiago Calatrava Oriente train station, Vasco Gama Mall and riverside park.
One of Lisbon most beautiful Neoclassical/Baroque churches. In front there is a nice garden, Jardim da Estrela.
351 locals recommend
Basilica of the Star
Praça da EstrelaOne of Lisbon most beautiful Neoclassical/Baroque churches. In front there is a nice garden, Jardim da Estrela.
Beautiful church that was completely burned by a fire and was kept exactly as it was after the fire. Must see.
60 locals recommend
Church of Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)
Largo São DomingosBeautiful church that was completely burned by a fire and was kept exactly as it was after the fire. Must see.
City largest Avenue, it's a 90 metre-wide boulevard, it's a upmarket shopping street and office area.
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeCity largest Avenue, it's a 90 metre-wide boulevard, it's a upmarket shopping street and office area.
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraMajor Lisbon Viewpoint
Church and monestry, and the most prominent example of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
Church and monestry, and the most prominent example of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style.
Monument to the Discoveries
Av. BrasíliaMonument dedicated to the Age of Discovery.
Church of Sao Roque
Largo Trindade CoelhoMajor Lisbon Baroque church
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéLisbon Cathedral, dates back from 1147.
Largo das Portas do Sol
Largo Portas do SolMajor view point with a caffe
Viewpoint located between Graça and Monte agudo viewpoits.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteViewpoint located between Graça and Monte agudo viewpoits.
Palacio da Pena is a 19th-century Romanticist Palace, stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra.
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaPalacio da Pena is a 19th-century Romanticist Palace, stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra.
Also known as Town Palace, located in a the center os Sintra, today is a historic house museum.
435 locals recommend
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaAlso known as Town Palace, located in a the center os Sintra, today is a historic house museum.
Romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions, classified as World Heritage Site
325 locals recommend
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageRomantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions, classified as World Heritage Site
Sintra is a unique town from the Romantic period, 40 min away by train away from Lisbon (Rossio train Station), the attractions are Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio da Pena, Castelo Dos Mouros, Queijadas de Sintra (pastry)
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Sintra is a unique town from the Romantic period, 40 min away by train away from Lisbon (Rossio train Station), the attractions are Quinta da Regaleira, Palácio da Pena, Castelo Dos Mouros, Queijadas de Sintra (pastry)
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São NicolauMajor shopping street
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroNeo-Manueline railway station from the 19th century
Santa Justa Lift, is located in Baixa is a steel structure lift from the beginning of the 20th century.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroSanta Justa Lift, is located in Baixa is a steel structure lift from the beginning of the 20th century.
Lisbon largest square by the river with the former royal palace, today government office buildings
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioLisbon largest square by the river with the former royal palace, today government office buildings
Food Scene
Nice caffe for having breakfast/snack, close to the apartment
513 locals recommend
A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesNice caffe for having breakfast/snack, close to the apartment
Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaMarket with many small restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Lisbon photographic archive museum, free entry
17 locals recommend
Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa - Fotográfico
246 R. da PalmaLisbon photographic archive museum, free entry
MUDE
24 R. AugustaDesign and Fashion museum, free entry
Currency museum, by the Bank of Portugal headquarters, opens from Wednesday to Saturday (10h-18h), free entry
12 locals recommend
Money Museum
Largo de São JuliãoCurrency museum, by the Bank of Portugal headquarters, opens from Wednesday to Saturday (10h-18h), free entry
National Coach Museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world.
483 locals recommend
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaNational Coach Museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world.
MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaElectricity museum in a former coal power plant
Museu Coleção Berardo is located in Centro Cultural de Belém, it's a modern art museum, free entry.
211 locals recommend
Berardo Collection Museum
Praça do ImpérioMuseu Coleção Berardo is located in Centro Cultural de Belém, it's a modern art museum, free entry.
Contemporary art museum, holds a collection of Portuguese painting and sculpture from the Romanticism, Naturalism and Modern periods (1850- 1950).
190 locals recommend
The National Museum of Contemporary Art
4 R. Serpa PintoContemporary art museum, holds a collection of Portuguese painting and sculpture from the Romanticism, Naturalism and Modern periods (1850- 1950).
Museum of the Orient celebrates the history of Portuguese exploration with a collection of Asian artifacts, located in a refurbished industrial building on the Alcântara waterfront
182 locals recommend
Museum of the Orient
Avenida BrasíliaMuseum of the Orient celebrates the history of Portuguese exploration with a collection of Asian artifacts, located in a refurbished industrial building on the Alcântara waterfront
National Museum of Ancient Art, it has painting from masters from the 12th to 19th century
781 locals recommend
National Museum of Ancient Art
Rua das Janelas VerdesNational Museum of Ancient Art, it has painting from masters from the 12th to 19th century
Drinks & Nightlife
Major nightclub in town, 3 floors with riverside view. Thursday to Saturday.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
Major nightclub in town, 3 floors with riverside view. Thursday to Saturday.
Neighbor with many small bars, gets crowded by night from Tuesday to Saturday.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosNeighbor with many small bars, gets crowded by night from Tuesday to Saturday.
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoStreet with nighlife.
Parks & Nature
Lisbon largest city park named after Edward VII of England, nice view from the top, is located in a office area.
250 locals recommend
Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraLisbon largest city park named after Edward VII of England, nice view from the top, is located in a office area.
Nearest beach from Lisbon, can be crowded on summer weekends. 30 min train away, take the train in Cais do Sodré to Carcavelos.
35 locals recommend
Praia de Carcavelos
Nearest beach from Lisbon, can be crowded on summer weekends. 30 min train away, take the train in Cais do Sodré to Carcavelos.
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
12 Praça da EstrelaNice city park
Former shipbuilding arsenal, turned into a modern city park
56 locals recommend
Quiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das NausFormer shipbuilding arsenal, turned into a modern city park
Shopping
In a Neo-Moorish palace building turned into a shopping and caffe area. Very nice to hang out. In front of Principe Real Park.
143 locals recommend
Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe RealIn a Neo-Moorish palace building turned into a shopping and caffe area. Very nice to hang out. In front of Principe Real Park.
Centro Colombo
Avenida LusíadaLargest shopping mall in Lisbon
Vasco da Gama Shopping Center
40 Av. Dom João IIShoping mall in Expo
El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarUpmarket department store.
Shopping street with antique shops and some restaurants, near Princepe Real.
15 locals recommend
Rua Dom Pedro V
Rua Dom Pedro VShopping street with antique shops and some restaurants, near Princepe Real.
Aldo
Old department store it was turned into a shopping mall
Essentials
Pingo Doce
A R. Projectada ASupermarket Pingo Doce close to the apartment