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1. Castelo de São Jorge
AlfamaAlthough St. George's Castle was constructed by the Moors, the site had previously been fortified by Romans and Visigoths. To your left as you pass through the main entrance is a statue of Dom Afonso Henriques, whose forces in 1147 besieged the castle and drove the Moors from Lisbon. The ramparts offer panoramic views of the city's layout as far as the towering 25 de Abril suspension bridge. A residence of the kings of Portugal until the 16th century, the palace remnants now house a small museum showcasing archaeological finds and a snack bar with a pleasant terrace. From the periscópio (periscope) in the Torre de Ulísses, in the castle's keep, you can spy on visitors going about their business below. Beyond the keep, traces of pre-Roman and Moorish houses are visible thanks to recent archaeological digs, as well as the remains of a palace founded in the 15th century. The castle's outer walls encompass a small neighborhood, Castelo, the medieval church of Santa Cruz, restaurants, and shops.
View Tours and ActivitiesRua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-129, Portugal218 800 620Sight Details
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2. Cinemateca Portuguesa
Avenida da LiberdadeWith a beautiful Moorish-style atrium, the city's movie museum hosts exhibitions on film history and screens classics from all over the world, usually in the original language and with Portuguese or English subtitles. Arrive early to check out the treasures displayed around the building, like the first Lumière projector used in the country. There's a café with a pleasant terrace.
Rua Barata Salgueiro 39, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1269-059, Portugal213 596 200Sight Details
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3. Elevador Panorâmico da Boca do Vento
Almada's eye-catching elevator is a fun, free, and extremely photogenic way to travel between Almada's Old Town and the pretty gardens and noteworthy restaurants on the riverfront of Cais do Gingal. Enjoy the views from the glass-fronted cabin as you ascend or descend. It runs every day between 10 am and 9 pm.
Rua do Ginjal 72, Almada, Setúbal, 2800-034, PortugalSight Details
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4. Fundação Millennium BCP Núcleo Arqueológico
BaixaMore than 2,500 years of history is on display at this archaeological treasure trove hidden beneath a bank on one of Lisbon's busiest shopping streets. The buried network of tunnels occupies almost a whole block in Lisbon's historic center and was unearthed in the 1990s during excavation works carried out by the bank Millennium BCP. The digs revealed homes and artifacts from the Roman, Visigoth, Islamic, medieval, and Pombaline periods, and much of the space was used as a major-scale Roman fish-salting factory. It was later used as a Christian burial ground, and there's even a well-preserved skeleton to be seen. Free guided tours in English or Portuguese lead through underground walkways and around the foundations of ancient buildings.
Rua dos Correeiros 21, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-061, Portugal211 113 1004Sight Details
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5. Lisboa Story Centre
Baixa | Visitor CenterThis family-friendly museum uses multimedia exhibits to bring Lisbon's history to life. Over the course of an hour, the story is broken down into chapters, with a focus on the country's golden age of maritime adventures. A multilingual audio guide takes visitors through a series of exhibits. Midway through, a small cinema shows a short but dramatic reenactment of the 1755 earthquake and the fiery aftermath.
Praço do Comércio 78–81, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-148, Portugal- 211 941 099Sight Details
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6. Lisboa Story Centre
BaixaThis family-friendly museum uses multimedia exhibits to bring Lisbon's history to life. Over the course of an hour, the story is broken down into chapters, with a focus on the country's golden age of maritime adventures. A multilingual audio guide takes visitors through a series of exhibits. Midway through, a small cinema shows a short but dramatic reenactment of the 1755 earthquake and the fiery aftermath.
View Tours and ActivitiesPraço do Comércio 78--81, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-148, Portugal211 941 099Sight Details
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7. LX Factory
AlcântaraA former industrial area that's been transformed into a symbol of Lisbon's creative spirit, LX Factory is a colorful collection of cafés, bars, and boutiques. There's an excellent bookshop, Ler Devagar ("Read Slowly") with its own bar, plus a rooftop bar that serves cocktails and snacks to a young, laidback crowd. There's notable art to admire, too, and fans line up to snap pictures of the giant bee mural by Bordalo II, one of Lisbon's most celebrated street artists.
View Tours and ActivitiesRua Rodrigues de Faria 103, Lisbon, Lisbon, 103 1300 - 501, Portugal -
8. MAAT
BelémCementing Belém’s reputation as Lisbon’s top destination for arts and architecture buffs, the ultra modern Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology (MAAT) is a striking sight on the banks of the Tagus. Opened in 2016, the curved white building houses immersive exhibitions from the likes of revered Portuguese street artist Vhils, and there’s a restaurant overlooking the river. A refurbished 1908 power station next door is part of the same museum complex, and it offers enlightening tours.
Av. Brasília, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1300-598, Portugal210 028 130Sight Details
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9. Mercado de Campo de Ourique
Campo de OuriqueStarted in 1934, this is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood markets and over the last few years has turned into one of the city’s hottest food destinations. The stalls of fresh fruits and vegetables now surround tables where customers sit for meals and drinks prepared at the newer gourmet stalls. It’s a lively place where you still find many locals, unlike at the bigger and more famous Time Out Market by the river.
Rua Coelho da Rocha, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1350–075, Portugal211 323 701 -
10. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
BelémIf you see only one historic landmark in Belém, make it this magnificent monastery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a supreme example of the Manueline style (named after King Dom Manuel I), which represented a marked departure from earlier Gothic architecture. Much of it is characterized by elaborate sculptural details, often with a maritime motif. João de Castilho was responsible for the southern portal, which forms the main entrance to the church: the figure on the central pillar is Henry the Navigator. Inside, the spacious interior contrasts with the riot of decoration on the six nave columns and complex latticework ceiling. This is the resting place of both explorer Vasco da Gama and national poet Luís de Camões. Don't miss the Gothic- and Renaissance-style double cloister, also designed to stunning effect by Castilho.
View Tours and ActivitiesLisbon, Lisbon, 1400-206, Portugal213 620 034Sight Details
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11. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Avenidas NovasSet in lovely gardens filled with leafy walkways, blooming flowers, and waddling ducks, the museum of the celebrated Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation houses treasures collected by Armenian oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian. The collection is split in two: one part is devoted to Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Asian art, and the other to European acquisitions. The quality of the pieces is magnificent, and you should aim to spend at least two hours here. English-language notes are available throughout. A walk through the gardens leads to the foundation's Modern Collection: 9,000 pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries, including sculptures, paintings, and photography. There's a café with a pleasant terrace overlooking the gardens, and a program of live outdoor music performances during the summer.
View Tours and ActivitiesAv. de Berna 45, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1067-001, Portugal217 823 000Sight Details
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12. Museu Coleção Berardo
BelémHoused in the minimalist Belém Cultural Center, the Berardo Collection Museum is a showcase for one of Europe's most important private collections of modern art. Works from this treasure trove—which range from Picasso and Warhol to Portugal's own Paula Rego—are regularly rotated through the galleries, and there are also excellent visiting exhibitions. There are several bookstores, cafés, and gift shops in the complex, including a terrace café on the upper floor with lovely views.
Praça do Império, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1449-003, Portugal213 612 400Sight Details
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13. Museu da Marioneta
MadragoaPortugal has a rich history of using puppets—from cute to creepy—to tell stories, and this fascinating museum is an opportunity to see the marionettes and masks up close. The only one of its kind in Portugal, the Marionette Museum has expanded in recent years to include an impressive collection of African and Asian puppets, and big ticket visiting exhibitions have included a selection of puppets from Tim Burton's animated movies. The location, inside a former convent, adds an extra dash of drama to the proceedings, and there’s a chance to get hands on with some of the puppets.
Rua da Esperança 146, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-660, Portugal213 942 810Sight Details
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14. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
SantosPortugal’s National Ancient Art Museum is housed in an opulent 17th-century palace, built at the behest of the Count of Alvor and later occupied by the brother of the Marquis de Pombal. Try not to spend too much time gaping at the dramatic painted ceilings, stucco detailing, and baroque doorways or you’ll miss the collection of more than 40,000 works, including the unsettling 1501 triptych Temptation of Saint Anthony by Hieronymus Bosch, one of the most important pieces in the country. A café set in lovely gardens is the perfect place for a bite.
Rua das Janelas Verdes, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1249-017, Portugal213 192 800Sight Details
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15. Museu Nacional do Azulejo
A tile museum might not sound thrilling, but this magnificent space dedicated to the city's eye-catching azulejo tiles is one of the city's top tourist attractions—and with good reason. Housed in the 16th-century Madre de Deus convent and cloister, it displays a range of individual glazed tiles and elaborate pictorial panels. The 118-foot-long Panorama of Lisbon (1730) is a detailed study of the city and its waterfront and is reputedly the country's longest azulejo mosaic. The richly furnished convent church contains some sights of its own: of note are the gilt baroque decoration and lively azulejo works depicting the life of St. Anthony. There are also a little café and a gift shop that sells tiles.
View Tours and ActivitiesRua da Madre de Deus 4, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1900-312, Portugal218 100 340Sight Details
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16. Oceanário de Lisboa
Parque das NaçõesEast of most of the city's sights in the sprawling Parque das Nações, Europe's largest indoor aquarium wows children and adults alike with a vast saltwater tank featuring a massive array of fish, including several types of shark. Along the way you pass through habitats representing the North Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, where puffins and penguins dive into the water, sea otters roll and play, and tropical birds flit past you. You then descend to the bottom of the tank to watch rays float past gracefully and schools of silvery fish dart this way and that. To avoid the crowds, come during the week or early in the day.
View Tours and ActivitiesEsplanada D. Carlos I, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1990-005, Portugal218 917 000Sight Details
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17. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
BelémThe white, monolithic Monument of the Discoveries was erected in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. It was built on what was the departure point for many voyages of discovery, including those of Vasco da Gama for India and—during Spain's occupation of Portugal—of the Spanish Armada for England in 1588. Henry is at the prow of the monument, facing the water; lined up behind him are the Portuguese explorers of Brazil and Asia, as well as other national heroes. On the ground adjacent to the monument, an inlaid map shows the extent of the explorations undertaken by the 15th- and 16th-century Portuguese sailors. Walk inside and take the elevator to the top for river views.
View Tours and ActivitiesAv. Brasília, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1400-038, Portugal213 031 950Sight Details
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18. Panteão Nacional
The large domed edifice is the former church of Santa Engrácia. It took 285 years to build, hence the Portuguese phrase "a job like Santa Engrácia." Today, the building doubles as Portugal's National Pantheon, housing the tombs of the country's former presidents as well as cenotaphs dedicated to its most famous explorers and writers. A more recent arrival is fado diva Amália Rodrigues, whose tomb is invariably piled high with flowers from admirers.
Campo de Santa Clara, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-471, Portugal218 854 820Sight Details
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19. Parque Eduardo VII
Avenida da LiberdadeFormerly Parque da Liberdade, this park was renamed in 1903 when England’s Edward VII visited Portugal. Its large central promenade has manicured lawns featuring traditional Portuguese cobblestone pavement with geometric designs and views of the city center. The beautifully kept Estufa Fria is a sprawling 1930s greenhouse garden whose various habitats are arranged around a pretty pool. It's a romantic oasis in the middle of the city.
View Tours and ActivitiesPraça Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1070-051, PortugalSight Details
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20. Praça do Comércio
BaixaKnown to locals as the Terreiro do Paço after the royal palace that once stood on this spot, Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) is lined with 18th-century buildings fronted by expansive esplanades. Down by the river, steps and slopes—once used by occupants of the royal barges that docked here—lead up from the water, and sunbathers strip down to catch rays during the summer. The equestrian statue in the center is of Dom José I, king at the time of the earthquake and subsequent rebuilding. In 1908, amid unrest that led to the declaration of a republic, King Carlos and his eldest son, Luís Filipe, were assassinated as they rode through the square in a carriage. In the summer, live samba bands play at sunset while pop-up drink stands sell potent caipirinhas.
View Tours and ActivitiesPraça do Comércio, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-053, Portugal
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