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Garden nearby (left side). One of the biggest parks in Lisbon! It has a playground and a workout circuit. Great for dog-walking, picnics, running and general sunbathing
16 locals recommend
Parque das Quintas das Conchas e dos Lilases
Alameda das Linhas de TorresGarden nearby (left side). One of the biggest parks in Lisbon! It has a playground and a workout circuit. Great for dog-walking, picnics, running and general sunbathing
Golfe Paço do Lumiar
79 R. E da Quinta dos AlcoutinsGood practice for golf and nearby an old city neighbor.
Make sure to visit the upper part for a memorable view if you go up to the upper side of the park you'll have an excellent if not the most beautiful view in Lisbon. Awesome panoramic view
250 locals recommend
Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraMake sure to visit the upper part for a memorable view if you go up to the upper side of the park you'll have an excellent if not the most beautiful view in Lisbon. Awesome panoramic view
Great Market near the national Pantheon. A mix of antiques, clothing, old furniture, and bric brac. There are some bars and restaurants nearby where you can have meal and some permanent shops
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraGreat Market near the national Pantheon. A mix of antiques, clothing, old furniture, and bric brac. There are some bars and restaurants nearby where you can have meal and some permanent shops
Food Scene
Tasca do João
122 R. do LumiarNice food and variety
Great Arch and nice place to visit. There are a lot of touristy restaurants on the street leading up here. But the arch is a welcoming arch to the port.
717 locals recommend
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioGreat Arch and nice place to visit. There are a lot of touristy restaurants on the street leading up here. But the arch is a welcoming arch to the port.
Most of the stalls sell Portuguese food and you really are spoilt for choice...from seafood to posh burgers, from cheese boards to pizza. Also a huge selection of good quality wines, spirits...
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoMost of the stalls sell Portuguese food and you really are spoilt for choice...from seafood to posh burgers, from cheese boards to pizza. Also a huge selection of good quality wines, spirits...
If you're in the area take a moment to see this park. It's true that it had better days, but the shade from the huge trees will confort you in a sunny day. There's a couple of kiosks to have a drink
241 locals recommend
Jardim do Principe Real
Praça do Príncipe RealIf you're in the area take a moment to see this park. It's true that it had better days, but the shade from the huge trees will confort you in a sunny day. There's a couple of kiosks to have a drink
Sightseeing
Great place with a garden. Nearby you can also see other museum (theater and dance).
18 locals recommend
Costume Museum
Largo Júlio CastilhoGreat place with a garden. Nearby you can also see other museum (theater and dance).
Saint George’s Castle looks down over Lisbon and is a major landmark that can be seen from anywhere in the city. The oldest portions of the castle structure dates back to the ancient Romans.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloSaint George’s Castle looks down over Lisbon and is a major landmark that can be seen from anywhere in the city. The oldest portions of the castle structure dates back to the ancient Romans.
This is a monastery of the military Order of Saint Jerome, it is an outstanding example of late-Gothic Manueline architecture and is a UNESCO site.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
This is a monastery of the military Order of Saint Jerome, it is an outstanding example of late-Gothic Manueline architecture and is a UNESCO site.
This impressive defense tower (officially called – Torre de Sao Vicente) was constructed on a rock outcrop in the Tagus River but over the years the water levels have changed and it is now in the bank
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThis impressive defense tower (officially called – Torre de Sao Vicente) was constructed on a rock outcrop in the Tagus River but over the years the water levels have changed and it is now in the bank
This is one of several observation points overlooking the city and the most popular of the look-out points. It is located in the Bairro Alto neighborhood in the Jardim António Nobre.
449 locals recommend
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraThis is one of several observation points overlooking the city and the most popular of the look-out points. It is located in the Bairro Alto neighborhood in the Jardim António Nobre.
The Lady of the Mount Observation Point is one of Lisbon’s least visited yet best observation points or miradouro. It is at the highest point in the city on Mount San Gens (Monte de São Gens).
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThe Lady of the Mount Observation Point is one of Lisbon’s least visited yet best observation points or miradouro. It is at the highest point in the city on Mount San Gens (Monte de São Gens).
The futuristic architecture of Eastern Lisbon is a complete contrast to the city's old quarters. Most of it was built by innovative architects for Expo 98, the World Fair that took place in Portugal's
336 locals recommend
Parque das Nações
The futuristic architecture of Eastern Lisbon is a complete contrast to the city's old quarters. Most of it was built by innovative architects for Expo 98, the World Fair that took place in Portugal's
In Lisbon, getting there really is part of the fun and old trams are still the best way to reach the top of the steepest hills. A popular tram is number 28 that passes through the oldest quarters
70 locals recommend
Tram 28 Apartment
nº29 R. Mal. SaldanhaIn Lisbon, getting there really is part of the fun and old trams are still the best way to reach the top of the steepest hills. A popular tram is number 28 that passes through the oldest quarters
You won't be able to escape getting lost in the narrow streets of Alfama. Step into the maze of its medieval alleys and crumbling houses, peeking into tiny shops, admiring tile panels, flowerpots...
58 locals recommend
Alfama
You won't be able to escape getting lost in the narrow streets of Alfama. Step into the maze of its medieval alleys and crumbling houses, peeking into tiny shops, admiring tile panels, flowerpots...
Beautiful pavements decorated with patterned designs can be seen as tradition started in Lisbon. Remember to look down as you stroll through Avenida da Liberdade, rossio and chiado for some art works
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeBeautiful pavements decorated with patterned designs can be seen as tradition started in Lisbon. Remember to look down as you stroll through Avenida da Liberdade, rossio and chiado for some art works
A great neoarabic building and a nice railway station. It is normally crowded at rush hour. This is where you can pick up the train to Sintra
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroA great neoarabic building and a nice railway station. It is normally crowded at rush hour. This is where you can pick up the train to Sintra
This is a building that has been here for more than three hundred years and that survived the great earthquaque of 1755, not enough? On the highest point it has 65 mts. a wonderfull view...
85 locals recommend
Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
This is a building that has been here for more than three hundred years and that survived the great earthquaque of 1755, not enough? On the highest point it has 65 mts. a wonderfull view...
Located in the Lisbon “Where the Portuguese Revolution leaded to the Portuguese Democracy", where you can walk thru the streets , or you use the "Elevador de Santa Justa" to access the square .
43 locals recommend
Largo do Carmo
Largo do CarmoLocated in the Lisbon “Where the Portuguese Revolution leaded to the Portuguese Democracy", where you can walk thru the streets , or you use the "Elevador de Santa Justa" to access the square .
This is a new part in Lisbon. City Hall did this new path along Tagus River with deck chairs and umbrellas. If your feet hurts, take the shoes off and dip your foot in the nice cold water of the river
56 locals recommend
Quiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das NausThis is a new part in Lisbon. City Hall did this new path along Tagus River with deck chairs and umbrellas. If your feet hurts, take the shoes off and dip your foot in the nice cold water of the river
It was named at the the legendary hero that helped the Christians "liberate" the Moorish castle now the Sao Jorge castle. It's the spot where you can take the famous 28 E(tram) to avoid big crowds!
448 locals recommend
Martim Moniz station
It was named at the the legendary hero that helped the Christians "liberate" the Moorish castle now the Sao Jorge castle. It's the spot where you can take the famous 28 E(tram) to avoid big crowds!
Entertainment & Activities
Opened in 1998 the Lisbon aquarium was the highlight of the 20th Century’s last World Fair. It is the largest indoor aquarium on the continent. The aquarium is devoted to the environmental challenges
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOpened in 1998 the Lisbon aquarium was the highlight of the 20th Century’s last World Fair. It is the largest indoor aquarium on the continent. The aquarium is devoted to the environmental challenges
The Lisbon Zoo is one of the city’s top attractions and offers beautiful shaded gardens and a recreated natural environment for the 2,000 animals which call this zoo home.
327 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoThe Lisbon Zoo is one of the city’s top attractions and offers beautiful shaded gardens and a recreated natural environment for the 2,000 animals which call this zoo home.
Arts & Culture
The Berardo Museum has one of the world's most acclaimed modern art collections, with works by Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Duchamp, Magritte, Miró, Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, among others
211 locals recommend
Museu Coleção Berardo
Praça do ImpérioThe Berardo Museum has one of the world's most acclaimed modern art collections, with works by Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Duchamp, Magritte, Miró, Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, among others
Shopping
It is the biggest shopping mall in Lisbon. If you are a shop-oholic this is the place to be. Well connected to the public transportation network. Impressive selection of stores and shops
500 locals recommend
Centro Colombo
Avenida LusíadaIt is the biggest shopping mall in Lisbon. If you are a shop-oholic this is the place to be. Well connected to the public transportation network. Impressive selection of stores and shops
Rua Augusta is set up for pedestrians only. The view of the arch at the end of the street looking out over the Praca do Comercio adds to the appeal. Plenty of shops here if that's what you're into
216 locals recommend
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São NicolauRua Augusta is set up for pedestrians only. The view of the arch at the end of the street looking out over the Praca do Comercio adds to the appeal. Plenty of shops here if that's what you're into
A great panoply of alternative shops, design stores, eateries, boutiques and cultural hot spots. It's a melting pot of local creativity and joie-de-vivre.
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA great panoply of alternative shops, design stores, eateries, boutiques and cultural hot spots. It's a melting pot of local creativity and joie-de-vivre.
Must visit if you love canned fish and even if you don't. Very friendly staff and nice looking shop
Loja das Conservas
130 Rua do ArsenalMust visit if you love canned fish and even if you don't. Very friendly staff and nice looking shop
If you are looking for real handicrafts made by Portuguese artists in Lisbon. On your way to the castle you find some very interesting pieces of arts made by artists from Lisbon and surroundings.
Nobre Povo
23 R. Bartolomeu de GusmãoIf you are looking for real handicrafts made by Portuguese artists in Lisbon. On your way to the castle you find some very interesting pieces of arts made by artists from Lisbon and surroundings.
Lots to see, lovely bull ring, good food hall and easy access for disabled. Lots of shops and a cheap supermarket.
55 locals recommend
Centro Comercial do Campo Pequeno
Avenida RepúblicaLots to see, lovely bull ring, good food hall and easy access for disabled. Lots of shops and a cheap supermarket.
Right in the historic center of Lisbon, you'll find this renewed shop center, full with shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also find a lot of good restaurants and shops on streets surrounding it
209 locals recommend
Aldo
Right in the historic center of Lisbon, you'll find this renewed shop center, full with shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also find a lot of good restaurants and shops on streets surrounding it
The store is in the main area of tourists but it is so not a tourist trap. The selection of wines, ports, etc. is very large and the prices are in line with what you pay outside of tourist areas.
Casa Macario
272 R. AugustaThe store is in the main area of tourists but it is so not a tourist trap. The selection of wines, ports, etc. is very large and the prices are in line with what you pay outside of tourist areas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bario Alto is not for everyone - it can get super loud at night and is filled with interesting characters. The night life starts late and goes late, great view points, restaurants, local market shops
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosBario Alto is not for everyone - it can get super loud at night and is filled with interesting characters. The night life starts late and goes late, great view points, restaurants, local market shops