Built on the occasion of the Portuguese World Exhibition, the ostentatious Padrão, a work by Leopoldo de Almeida, rests on a compass rose and its design in the form of a caravel is imaginative. Inside the monument, an elevator goes up to the sixth floor, where you have access to a terrace from which you can get a fantastic panorama of the Tagus River and Belém. The attics house temporary exhibitions.

At the top of Glória Lift is the garden and viewpoint of São Pedro de Alcântara and, going up Dom Pedro V Street, you reach Jardim do Príncipe Real. Underneath the garden is the Patriarcal water reservoir, from 1864. A little further on are the Natural History and Science Museums, as well as the Botanical Garden. On Academia das Ciências Street you will find the Academy and the Geological Museum. Continuing along São Bento Street you will find the Assembly of the Republic, installed in the São Bento Palace. Continue along Avenida Dom Carlos I and you will see the …

This is one of the most eccentric buildings in the downtown area. The Santa Justa elevator allows those who are downtown, to access Bairro Alto (32 meters above) in a comfortable way. At the top of the tower, which can also be accessed via a spiral staircase, there is an outdoor cafe. From the terrace the view over Rossio, Baixa, Castelo and River Tagus is splendid.

An imposing monument, inaugurated in 1789, whose facade has two twin bell towers and statues of saints and allegorical figures, including four statues that symbolize many other virtues: Faith, Devotion, Gratitude and Freedom. The building, with a single nave in the form of a Latin cross and with six chapels, is part of the Convent of the Santíssimo Coração de Jesus. The interior is spacious and majestic, with walls clad in gray, pink and yellow marble. You can visit a room where you can find an extraordinary set with more than 500 baked clay figures. It was the first church …

The longest river that rises and flows into the national territory (232 km) meets the sea in the city of Figueira da Foz, a fishing port and also a place for beaches, casino and tourism. The final section of the Mondego River runs between rice paddies, to finally meet the Atlantic Ocean. The river is "defended" on the right bank by the Santa Catarina Fort.

A Casa-Museu, que ocupa o edifício onde Abel Salazar (1889-1946) passou os últimos 25 anos de vida (1921-1946), tem como missão pesquisar, conservar, interpretar e expor o legado do seu patrono, bem como contribuir para o estudo e divulgação da vida e obra de Abel Salazar e proporcionar experiências de educação, fruição, reflexão e partilha de conhecimento em seu torno.

Luxury palace built at the beginning of the 19th century, in French style, with a large and romantic garden. Inside, the richly furnished rooms and paintings by António Ramalho are highlighted, as well as interpretations of classic canvases from the Louvre Museum's collections by painter Dordio Gomes.

A beach of considerable length, sought after by fishermen and vacationers who choose this beautiful river area, flanked by the Freixo bridge and the S. João bridge. With calm waters and a surrounding area that includes a picnic area and bike path, it is ideal for families.

This 17th century building is shaped like a four-pointed star, each protected by guardhouses. The vestiges of this defensive fort can be seen on Avenida Doutor Antunes Guimarães, Rampa do Castelo and Rua de Santa Catarina. It began to be built in 1638, but in 1655 it was still not completed. In 1832, during the civil war, it underwent some modifications and, in the 20th century, it was handed over to the Captaincy of the Port of Leixões, which carried out works to house its staff there.

Historical reference and emblematic element of the city, it was built at the end of the 16th century as part of the defense system of the Mondego mouth. It has a triangular structure, a half bastion and two irregular bastions. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina de Ribamar, and a lighthouse. Currently, within its walls, there is also a tapas and cocktail restaurant.