What to see in Lisbon

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Rossio Square

Known to locals simply as Rossio, Praça Dom Pedro IV is full of life around the clock. From shoeshiners and lottery-ticket sellers to hash-peddlers and office workers, people of all walks of life converge on this beautiful square and take in its...
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

The Hieronymites Monastery

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is the masterpiece of the Manueline style that is the Portuguese twist to late Gothic. Construction of the church and cloisters for the Hieronymite religious order began in 1502 on the...
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Castelo de São Jorge

The majestic hilltop fortifications of mid-11th-century Lisbon offer sublime views over the city's red rooftops to the river. Visitors can explore the winding ramparts and tranquil courtyards as part of the admission price, with three guided...
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Belém

Historic neighborhood with outstanding landmarks

Belém, the area surrounding the famous local landmark Torre de Belém, used to be an autonomous municipality between 1852 and 1885. Today, it is just a neighborhood of Lisbon, however...
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Elevador de Santa Justa

Raul Mésnier, who was an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel, constructed Lisbon's one and only vertical street lift, the lanky, wrought-iron Elevador de Santa Justa. This neo-Gothic marvel dates back to 1902, when it was steam-powered, and continued...
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Jardim do Torel

Romantic garden, with beautiful vistas

Jardim do Torel is a small park next to the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, on the hillside facing the Avenida da Liberdade. It is a romantic spot, offering superb views of the Baixa, the Tagus River...
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Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo

The route of Elevador da Bica

Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo, called simply Bica by the locals, is the main route of the Elevador da Bica, and is widely considered the heart of the Bica neighborhood. It is lined up with tiny boutiques,...
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Carnide

Portuguese parish

Carnide is a freguesia, a residential area, clustered around the church of São Lourenço de Carnide. The small parish has a population of under 20000 people, and it is interesting for its authentic city scapes, and...
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Igreja de São Vicente de Fora

Founded in 1147, the Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora in Graça underwent a revamp by Italian architect Felipe Terzi in the late 16th century. Miraculously, the adjacent church only sustained minor damage during the 1755 earthquake, with its dome...
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CRONO Project

"An Urban Art Itinerary In Lisbon"

The CRONO Project was initiated in 2010 by Alexandre Farto (Vhils) as an urban graffiti project, that aimed to use abandoned buildings as canvas, turning their sad facades into masterpieces of...
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MEO Arena (Pavilhão Atlântico)

Large, modern arena designed by Portuguese architect Regino Cruz

MEO Arena (Pavilhão Atlântico) large arena designed by Portuguese architect Regino Cruz. It was built for Lisbon EXPO’98. During Exposition it hosted a show titled “Oceans...
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Calçada da Glória

7 panels of graffiti art

Calçada da Glória is a street in the center of Lisbon, very popular with lovers of graffiti art. It can be described as a street art gallery in its own right, as a street art project by the Galeria de Arte...
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Jardim Botânico

Green-thumbs from the student body have lovingly nurtured the Jardim Botânico, a serene pocket of lushness featuring 1500 species of plants, which recently underwent a €500,000 renovation. The project focused primarily on improvements to the...
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Oceanarium

At Oceanário, you can experience the wonder of scuba diving without a wetsuit. Home to 8000 marine creatures and 7 million litres of seawater, it's an awe-inspiring sight. You'll feel as if you're underwater, surrounded by enormous wrap-around...
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Cristo Rei

Catholic monument of Jesus Christ

This stiff echo of Rio's statue of Christ the Redeemer gazes across at the city, an observation deck at its feet. Cristo Rei was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and...
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Sé Catedral

The imposing Sé de Lisboa is one of Lisbon's most iconic buildings, dating back to 1150 when Christians reclaimed the city from the Moors and quickly erected a fortress-like structure on the site of a mosque. It was lovingly restored in the 1930s...
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Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno

Versatile arena used for many events including bullfighting

Aside bullfighting in the Summer, Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno (Campo Pequeno bullring) is used for a wide variety of indoor/outdoor events. At other times of the year the...
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The 25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril)

Spectacular bridge provides scenic views of the surrounding area

The 25th of April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) is one of the longest suspension bridges in central Europe. In fact, it is the world's 20th longest suspension bridge. The drive...
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Convento do Carmo

Soaring above Lisbon, the hauntingly beautiful Convento do Carmo, the skeleton of its former self after the 1755 earthquake, captivates visitors with its shattered pillars and wishbone-like arches exposed to the elements. Within its walls, the...
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Avenida da Liberdade

Iconic central boulevard

Avenida da Liberdade is one of the top shopping avenues of Lisbon, and an iconic landmark. It is a wide boulevard, with 10 lanes and pedestrian area, beautifully landscaped with parks and gardens.

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Miradouros

Lisbon's viewpoints

Lisbon is a beautiful city, which can be admired from many different perspectives. Many visitors prefer its "Miradouros," or viewpoints, usually located at the highest points of the hills that complete the urban...
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Arco da Rua Augusta

This magnificent triumphal arch was constructed following the devastating 1755 earthquake. An elevator can quickly transport you to the top, where beautiful sights of Praça do Comércio, the Rio Tejo and Castelo de São Jorge can be seen. Visitors...
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Panteão Nacional de Santa Engrácia

High and mighty, the white Panteão Nacional dominates the landscape of Graça's Campo de Santa Clara. This beautiful baroque building, which was once intended to be a church, now pays tribute to Portugal's most famous figures, including explorer...
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo

At the Museu Nacional do Azulejo in Lisbon, visitors can marvel at the vast array of hand-painted tile art. One of the most impressive pieces is a 36-meter mural depicting old Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake. Additionally, the museum boasts a...
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Vasco de Gama Statue

Historic statue of famed navigator located in nearby Sines

Vasco de Gama Statue is located near the Sines castle where the famous navigator who discovered the passage to India was born in 1469. Nearby, the church of São Salvador is...
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Museu Nacional dos Coches (National Coach Museum)

For all the Cinderella wannabes out there, Portugal's most visited museum is the place to be. Its incredible collection of 70 17th- to 19th-century carriages is displayed within a modern and somewhat contradictory setting that was inaugurated in...
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Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian

Local planetarium is part of the Maritime museum complex

Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian is annex of the Maritime Museum. The building was originally designed by architect George Frederick. It features a circular projection room 25 meters...
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Eduardo VII Park (Parque Eduardo VII)

Enjoy the hothouse and the greenhouse in large city park

Eduardo VII Park (Parque Eduardo VII) is a large park located in the center of downtown Lisbon. The park features both a hothouse full of tropical plants and a greenhouse featuring a...
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Ponte Vasco da Gama

The Vasco da Gama Bridge, Europe's longest at a staggering 17.2km, appears to fade away into the horizon as it crosses the Rio Tejo.
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Jardim Zoológico

Animals and other children's attractions

Lisbon's zoo has 2,000 animals from 332 species, about a third of them mammals. With the help of sponsors, the Jardim Zoológico has made strides in improving the conditions of mega-fauna such as...
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Fundaçao Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva

Extensive collection of 18th century Portuguese antiques and art

Fundaçao Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva is an extensive collection of 18th century Portugues antiques and art. The objects in this museum were once a private collection. The...
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Ajuda National Palace

Originally constructed in the early 19th century, this stunning neoclassical palace served as the Portuguese royal residence from 1860 until the monarchy came to an end in 1910. Visitors can explore the lavish private apartments, state rooms and...
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Galerias Romanas

Underground galleries of Roman origin open only on specified dates

Galerias Romanas are permanently submerged galleries located underneath downtown Lisbon. Since the absence of water could cause damage to this rare historic site, access is...
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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

The stunning Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, located in a 17th-century palace with a lemon-hued facade, is Lapa's most iconic attraction. Inside, visitors can admire its impressive selection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts.
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Arquivo Fotográfico Municipal de Lisboa

Municipal Photographic Archive

The Arquivo Fotográfico Municipal de Lisboa is one of the many popular art galleries in Lisbon. Opened in 1942, it currently boasts over 600,000 images with almost 100,000 digitalized.

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Museu de Marinha (Maritime Museum)

The Museu de Marinha takes visitors back to the Age of Discoveries with its collection of model ships, cannonballs, and artifacts from shipwrecks. Among the artifacts are Vasco da Gama's portable wooden altar, 17th-century globes that don't show...
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Estrela Basilica

The majestic sight of the Basílica da Estrela, with its curvaceous, sugar-white dome and twin belfries, can be seen from a distance. Inside, the resounding ambiance is combined with a mesmerizing mosaic of pink-and-black marble, providing a...
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Lisbon Aqueduct

The Aqueduto das Águas Livres, built between 1731 and 1799 on the order of Dom João V, stretches across the hills into Lisbon from Caneças over 109 arches, with the tallest reaching a remarkable 65m in height at Campolide. This magnificent...
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Cinemateca Portuguesa

The history of filmmaking

Cinemateca Portuguesa is a film museum featuring many exhibits and archives on the history of filmmaking. The collection is primarily Portugal, although artifacts from other countries are included as well. The...
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Museu-Escola das Artes Decorativas

This 17th-century palace-turned-museum is a trove of some of the most exquisite artifacts you could imagine. Gathered by the Portuguese banker from the ripe age of 16, the collection includes glittering French silverware, priceless Qing vases,...