Belem - Lisbon
Neighborhoods
Belém
Food scene
O Frade
14 Calçada da AjudaTraditional Portuguese food a few hundred meters away from home
Belem branch of an iconic cafe in Lisbon. If you have the time go visit the original one (Avenida da Republica) if not then pop by the local branch
115 locals recommend
Versailles
528 R. da JunqueiraBelem branch of an iconic cafe in Lisbon. If you have the time go visit the original one (Avenida da Republica) if not then pop by the local branch
The hallmark of Lisbon pastry scene. A must go! To avoid the tourist rush go early in the morning.
835 locals recommend
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémThe hallmark of Lisbon pastry scene. A must go! To avoid the tourist rush go early in the morning.
Mr Santini was the gelatto maker for the Italian Royal family that exiled in Portugal. Try their classic flavours - marabunta, chocolate or hazelnut or venture into the seasonal ones.
23 locals recommend
Santini
Praça Afonso de AlbuquerqueMr Santini was the gelatto maker for the Italian Royal family that exiled in Portugal. Try their classic flavours - marabunta, chocolate or hazelnut or venture into the seasonal ones.
Sightseeing
A homage to the XVI century sailing adventures. A must see placce in Lisbon. The cloister is particularly beautiful
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
A homage to the XVI century sailing adventures. A must see placce in Lisbon. The cloister is particularly beautiful
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaAnother Lisbon Hallmark, within vicinity
The former hunting grounds to the royal family it became the agronomy faculty in early 1800. The most spectacular vineyards overseing the Tagus!
Tapada da Ajuda
Tapada da AjudaThe former hunting grounds to the royal family it became the agronomy faculty in early 1800. The most spectacular vineyards overseing the Tagus!
One of the former royal palaces that has received a major renovation
178 locals recommend
Ajuda National Palace
Largo da AjudaOne of the former royal palaces that has received a major renovation
Igreja Da Memoria
18 Calçada da MemóriaA few hundred meters away from Casa do Mapa this secluded garden, off the tourist track, offers you some peace and some fabulous river views. Check the unique and secular Dragon tree
99 locals recommend
Jardim Botanico d'Ajuda
Calçada da AjudaA few hundred meters away from Casa do Mapa this secluded garden, off the tourist track, offers you some peace and some fabulous river views. Check the unique and secular Dragon tree
City/town information
Sintra
Cascais
Óbidos Municipality
Evora
Traveler advice
Don't miss
LX Factory
This creative hub fuelled by companies and industry professionals that offers an array of different events in fields such as fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture and music.
Getting around
Tram 15 takes you directly to the city centre or to Alges
No need to bring the car all the time
Getting around
Free parking on the street
Take the tram, the train, the bus or the boat instead
Getting around
Shop around - Uber or Bolt
Depending on the time of the day you will have different rates
Don't miss
The urban winery down the street
Check https://www.adegabelem.com/ for events
Get your bottle of Lisbon grown wine (from Tapada da Ajuda)
Customs and culture
Obrigada or Obrigado
It is all about gender. If you are a woman you say Obrigada and if you are a man you say Obrigado. It means obliged!
Traveling with kids
Cool Tours for kids in the nearby Palaces and Museums
Coolturetours has several tours hosted by a personality (a queen, a sailor, a pilot, in the multiple palaces and museums in the Belem Vicinity.