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The history of the Portuguese nation vibrates within the city of the Seven Hills. Lisbon is divided between the modernity of places such as Parque das Nações and the typical neighborhoods, such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, which perpetuate the tradition of the Santo António festivities. The monuments of the Portuguese capital city stand to reveal an unparalleled historical heritage. Be sure to visit the Church of Santo António (matchmaker saint), the Águas Livres Aqueduct, the Lisbon Cathedral, the Belém Palace, the Estrela Basilica and the Ajuda National Palace. On a walk through the Baixa Pombalina, take a look at the Santa Justa Elevator for magnificent views over the city. At the cultural level, the city has numerous proposals, such as the São Carlos Theater, the D. Maria II National Theater and the Coach Museum.

What to do in Lisboa

Oceanário de Lisboa

Lisboa

Designed by North American architect Peter Chermayeff, it is located at Doca dos Olivais, in the heart of Parque das Nações. It was one of the main attractions of Expo 98 and, since then, it has become one of the most emblematic places in the city. In this "global ocean" four different habitats are recreated – the North Atlantic, the …

Castelo de São Jorge

Lisboa

São Jorge Castle was the birthplace of Lisbon. Situated 111 meters above the waters of the Tagus, the castle and walls underwent successive adaptations over the centuries. The current appearance is that of a medieval building, with 10 square-shaped towers, where the ruins of the Royal Palace still remain. It is a pleasant space to stroll around, and for this …

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Lisboa

Exemplary monument of the grandeur of the Age of Discoveries, which is the maximum exponent of the Manueline style. The initial risk belongs to Boitaca, the architect who laid the foundations for the work. Built in limestone, it has a facade that exceeds 300 meters. Highlights include the exuberantly decorated south portico, which is one of the masterpieces of Flaming …

Torre de Belém

Lisboa

This work, a symbol of Portuguese expansion, is one of Lisbon's ex-libris. The exterior is decorated with carved stones and the Gothic hall is an austere space that was a weapons warehouse and prison. The tower's private premises are worth a visit for the Renaissance arcade and the panorama that can be seen from there.

Praça do Comércio / Terreiro do Paço

Lisboa

Located in downtown Pombalina, Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, is an open, pedestrian space, with cafes and outdoor sales outlets. Highlights include the Arc de Triomphe, the equestrian statue of Dom José, by Machado de Castro and inaugurated in 1774, and the beautiful entrance to Lisbon, right in the river front.

Basílica da Estrela

Lisboa

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 …

Do Bairro Alto ao Cais do Sodré

Lisboa

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 …

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Lisboa

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 …

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

Lisboa

Located in the Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara, the view over the city is magnificent. From here you can reach the walls of the Castle of São Jorge, Baixa, Mouraria, Alfama, as far as the Church of Penha de …

Time Out Market Lisboa

Lisboa

The new Mercado da Ribeira, revitalized by Time Out Lisboa, is one of the fashionable and liveliest spaces on the famous Avenida 24 de Julho. In its approximately 30 restaurant, the best spaces and chefs are represented. Combining the traditional …

Centro Cultural de Belém

Lisboa

It is a modern building, opened in 1990, located between the Jerónimos Monastery and the Tagus River. It started as the seat of the Portuguese Presidency of the European Union, later becoming (1993) a cultural center. The pavilion for temporary …

Parque Eduardo VII

Lisboa

A park with 26 hectares, located at the top of Avenida da Liberdade. Its current configuration is by Keil do Amaral (1945). It has a central strip covered with grass, flanked by a sidewalk in Portuguese pavement. Here you can …

Sé de Lisboa

Lisboa

It is a mixture of architectural styles, the result of the amount of times it has been restored. You can visit the Gothic cloister and the treasury, with a very varied collection of silver objects, ecclesiastical vestments, images, manuscripts and …

Miradouro da Graça / Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen

Lisboa

Viewpoint located on Santo André hill, close to Castelo hill, where the view over Lisbon can be enjoyed in the shade of stone pines. Located next to the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, it also has a pleasant terrace.

Elevador de Santa Justa

Lisboa

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 …

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Travel Guide

Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions

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The 10 Most Beautiful Viewpoints in Lisbon

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Lisbon: Romantic Walk in Belém

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12 brunches impossible to resist in Lisbon

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Lisbon: restaurants and houses to listen to Fado

Some may call it fate, but All About Portugal shows you why Fado is much more than that, with an irresistible guide.

Top 10 attractions in Belém: Lisbon travel guide

Belém is the prime area of the city of Lisbon where the best attractions of the capital of Portugal can be found in a s…

Pedagogical Farms to Liven up the Children's Holidays

With a quack quack here, an oink oink there, here a baa, there a baa, everywhere a cluck cluck, pedagogical farms will …

The Best Regional Sweets of Portugal

Is there a better reason to visit a place than to taste a typical sweet? Discover 12 good – and tempting – reasons to k…

Football: The Restaurants of Cristiano Ronaldo and Company

Discover 10 restaurants run by superstars, or already unmistakable supporters of the king of sports, where the passion …

Military Tourism: 12 locations not to be missed in Portugal

Portugal has a long tradition of castles, maritime forts and other military constructions. Discover a Military Tourism …

The Eight Best Tascas in Lisbon

Some of the most traditional spaces in Lisbon are its tascas, typical taverns hidden between avenues and alleys all ove…

Three Great Stadiums to Visit in Portugal

The return to the football stadiums has, for now, been put on hold. This season will end without an audience on the sta…

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Where to eat in Lisboa

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Where to sleep in Lisboa

Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel

5 star

Hotel housed in a former Pombaline building with a modern interior and sophisticated architecture. Located in the heart of the Bairro Alto, in the emblematic t…

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisboa
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisboa

5 star

Built in 1959, this classic-modern style hotel is decorated with beautiful works of art. The elegance rules in a space where you may enjoy the view over the ga…

Pousada de Lisboa - Praça do Comércio
Pousada de Lisboa - Praça do Comércio

5 star

Located in the centre of Lisbon, Pousada de Lisboa sits in the most chic part of the city, making the hotel perfect for discovering this magnificent city. A ho…

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Near Lisboa

Sintra

Sintra

A magical place where the past blends with the present and the realm of fantasy merges with reality, Sintra is classified by UNESCO as a Cultural Lan…

Arruda dos Vinhos

Arruda dos Vinhos

Located northwest of Lisbon, the district to which it belongs, the municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos is in a transitional region between Estremadura …

Odivelas

Odivelas

Elevated to municipality status only in 1998, it is located on the right bank of the Tagus River and is part of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, borderi…

Azambuja

Azambuja

Considered the easternmost municipality in the Lisbon district, Azambuja's landscape is marked, to the south, by the Lezírias, fertile lands bathed b…