Guidebook for Lisbon

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Guidebook for Lisbon

Sightseeing

The best panoramic view of Lisbon!
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Monte
849 locals recommend
The best panoramic view of Lisbon!
Another stunning view of Lisbon. Great place for a beer or coffee.
Convento da Graça
Another stunning view of Lisbon. Great place for a beer or coffee.
The old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
1774 locals recommend
The old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
829 locals recommend
Alfama
829 locals recommend
The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
AKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do Comércio
717 locals recommend
AKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
One of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
193 locals recommend
Church of São Vicente of Fora
Largo de São Vicente
193 locals recommend
One of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
A must-see UNESCO heritage site.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
894 locals recommend
A must-see UNESCO heritage site.
One of Lisbon's famous postcard views.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. Brasília
866 locals recommend
One of Lisbon's famous postcard views.
Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
102 locals recommend
baixa pombalina
102 locals recommend
Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
An important square in the Baixa area.
397 locals recommend
Rossio Square
397 locals recommend
An important square in the Baixa area.
A lively and pretty area, often overrun by tourists.
29 locals recommend
Largo do Chiado
29 locals recommend
A lively and pretty area, often overrun by tourists.
A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
336 locals recommend
A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
Site of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa Clara
762 locals recommend
Site of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
Considered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
33 locals recommend
Vila Berta
Vila Berta
33 locals recommend
Considered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
Impressive cathedral built like a fortress.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da Sé
517 locals recommend
Impressive cathedral built like a fortress.

Food Scene

The local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
42 locals recommend
A Tasca do Jaime
91 Rua da Graça
42 locals recommend
The local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
Th most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
835 locals recommend
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de Belém
835 locals recommend
Th most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
A vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
64 locals recommend
Praca Martim Moniz
Praça Martim Moniz
64 locals recommend
A vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
Great Portuguese food, great value for money!
158 locals recommend
O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da Graça
158 locals recommend
Great Portuguese food, great value for money!

Everything Else

The airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.
254 locals recommend
Lisbon Portela Airport
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas
254 locals recommend
The airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.

Entertainment & Activities

The Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos I
571 locals recommend
The Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).

Arts & Culture

This Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de Berna
779 locals recommend
This Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
The Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. Deus
477 locals recommend
The Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.

Drinks & Nightlife

Walk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.
88 locals recommend
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São Domingos
88 locals recommend
Walk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.