Guidebook for Lisboa
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84 R. de BelémGaleto
14 Av. da RepúblicaA Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesCafé de São Bento
212 R. de São BentoRamiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisMercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaΑγορά Campo de Ourique
104 R. Coelho da RochaPalácio Chiado
70 R. do AlecrimQuiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das NausSightseeing
•Torre de Belém (Belem tower) - located in the riverside, it was strategically built to protect the kingdom’s capital in the 16th century and had a very important role in the era of Portuguese Discoveries. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) - built as a commemoration of the safe return of Vasco da Gama from his journey to India;
•Padrão dos Descobrimentos - located exactly at the old harbor where most Portuguese discoveries voyages started. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) Entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month;
•Museu National dos Coches.
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Belem station
•Torre de Belém (Belem tower) - located in the riverside, it was strategically built to protect the kingdom’s capital in the 16th century and had a very important role in the era of Portuguese Discoveries. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) - built as a commemoration of the safe return of Vasco da Gama from his journey to India;
•Padrão dos Descobrimentos - located exactly at the old harbor where most Portuguese discoveries voyages started. On Sunday mornings there is no entrance fee;
•MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) Entrance is free on the first Sunday of every month;
•Museu National dos Coches.
•Rua do Alecrim – go up one of the city’s most famous streets, connecting Cais do Sodré to Largo de Camões;
•Largo de Camões (Camoes Square) – the statue in the center is in honour of Luís de Camões, an iconic portuguese 16th century poet. Located in the convergence of Bairro Alto, Chiado and Bica neighborhoods;
•Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint) - this miradouro faces the east and north parts of Lisbon. It’s wide, spacious and the pavement here has beautiful intricate patterns;
•Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Viewpoint) - there’s a kiosk, a terrace bar called Noobai and a statue of Adamastor, a mythological monster figure. Great sunset;
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Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de Camões•Rua do Alecrim – go up one of the city’s most famous streets, connecting Cais do Sodré to Largo de Camões;
•Largo de Camões (Camoes Square) – the statue in the center is in honour of Luís de Camões, an iconic portuguese 16th century poet. Located in the convergence of Bairro Alto, Chiado and Bica neighborhoods;
•Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint) - this miradouro faces the east and north parts of Lisbon. It’s wide, spacious and the pavement here has beautiful intricate patterns;
•Miradouro de Santa Catarina (Santa Catarina Viewpoint) - there’s a kiosk, a terrace bar called Noobai and a statue of Adamastor, a mythological monster figure. Great sunset;
Elevador da Baixa
3 Largo Chão do Loureiro•Praça do Comércio (Comercio Square) - the grandest of the squares in Lisbon and one of the largest in Europe. Historically this was the gateway to the city, where goods from the colonies were traded;
•Ribeira das Naus – recently regenerated to create a new riverfront promenade.
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Baixa-Chiado station
•Praça do Comércio (Comercio Square) - the grandest of the squares in Lisbon and one of the largest in Europe. Historically this was the gateway to the city, where goods from the colonies were traded;
•Ribeira das Naus – recently regenerated to create a new riverfront promenade.
•Catedral da Sé (Lisbon’s cathedral) - built right after the first King of Portugal – D. Afonso Henriques – conquered the city to the Moorish in 1147. It still stands as a highlight in Alfama’s landscape;
•Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint);
•Miradouro Portas do Sol;
•Castelo de São Jorge (São Jorge Castle) - Getting there requires a decent fitness level. If you’re following this itinerary, it should be a 10/15 min uphill walk from Largo das Portas do Sol;
•Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte (another viewpoint) - the most amazing view over Lisbon. You can see pretty much the entire city, including the castle, Baixa and Chiado districts down below and the river as a backdrop.
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Alfama
•Catedral da Sé (Lisbon’s cathedral) - built right after the first King of Portugal – D. Afonso Henriques – conquered the city to the Moorish in 1147. It still stands as a highlight in Alfama’s landscape;
•Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint);
•Miradouro Portas do Sol;
•Castelo de São Jorge (São Jorge Castle) - Getting there requires a decent fitness level. If you’re following this itinerary, it should be a 10/15 min uphill walk from Largo das Portas do Sol;
•Miradouro Nossa Senhora do Monte (another viewpoint) - the most amazing view over Lisbon. You can see pretty much the entire city, including the castle, Baixa and Chiado districts down below and the river as a backdrop.
Described by many poets and writers as a “fairytale village”, Sintra has a timeless and glamour vibe. It is worth a full-day trip as there are a lot of things to see. Yet, you can combine it with a visit to Cascais – a fishermen village and Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point.
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Sintra
Described by many poets and writers as a “fairytale village”, Sintra has a timeless and glamour vibe. It is worth a full-day trip as there are a lot of things to see. Yet, you can combine it with a visit to Cascais – a fishermen village and Cabo da Roca – Europe’s westernmost point.
The finest resort town of the Lisbon coastline and makes for an enjoyable destination for a day trip. Cascais is set along a beautiful coastline of sandy beaches, grand mansions, fascinating museums and attractive parks. From Cais do Sodré, get the train and Cascais will be the last station after approximately 30 minutes.
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Cascais
The finest resort town of the Lisbon coastline and makes for an enjoyable destination for a day trip. Cascais is set along a beautiful coastline of sandy beaches, grand mansions, fascinating museums and attractive parks. From Cais do Sodré, get the train and Cascais will be the last station after approximately 30 minutes.
One of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the place where many believe three young children witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. However, even those not visiting on a pilgrimage can enjoy tours of the town's Wax Museum, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Casa-Museu de Aljustrel, along with the surrounding countryside.
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Fátima
One of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people visit the place where many believe three young children witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1917. However, even those not visiting on a pilgrimage can enjoy tours of the town's Wax Museum, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Casa-Museu de Aljustrel, along with the surrounding countryside.
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