Guidebook for Lisboa
Arts & Culture
This world-class museum presents the extraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an oil magnate and art collector who left all of his art to Lisbon upon his death.
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Gulbenkian Garden
45 Av. de BernaThis world-class museum presents the extraordinary collection of Calouste Gulbenkian, an oil magnate and art collector who left all of his art to Lisbon upon his death.
Walking distance from The Olive Tree House, this Theatre have a nice Bistro for you to enjoy a simple meal or just have a coffee.
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Teatro Maria Matos
52 Av. Frei Miguel ContreirasWalking distance from The Olive Tree House, this Theatre have a nice Bistro for you to enjoy a simple meal or just have a coffee.
Not only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
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Oceanario de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos I Not only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
Lisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006. It showcases innovative design and fashion pieces.
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MUDE
24 R. AugustaLisbon's Design and Fashion Museum opened in 2009 after a previous incarnation as the Design Museum in Belém Cultural Center between 1999 and 2006. It showcases innovative design and fashion pieces.
Shopping
Turn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift.
Nostalgic Lisboetas come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy.
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueTurn back time and grab a classic Portuguese product as a gift.
Nostalgic Lisboetas come here for the same soaps, toothpastes, and gourmet products their grandmothers used to buy.
This old fashioned Baixa shop from the 1930s sells one product only: canned fish. The tuna, squid and sardines come from Portugal’s Atlantic waters and are known for their quality .....
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Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis old fashioned Baixa shop from the 1930s sells one product only: canned fish. The tuna, squid and sardines come from Portugal’s Atlantic waters and are known for their quality .....
Is this the tiniest shop in the world? With space for only one customer at a time in its 1920s Art Deco interior, it offers classic gloves for the classiest ladies (and gentlemen).
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Luvaria Ulisses
87 R. do CarmoIs this the tiniest shop in the world? With space for only one customer at a time in its 1920s Art Deco interior, it offers classic gloves for the classiest ladies (and gentlemen).
This ancient temple of candles, with its dark wood furniture and church-like windows, has remained unchanged since 1789. Select from a dizzying array of candles in all colors, shapes and sizes.
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Casa das Velas Loreto
53 Rua do LoretoThis ancient temple of candles, with its dark wood furniture and church-like windows, has remained unchanged since 1789. Select from a dizzying array of candles in all colors, shapes and sizes.
Hippie or simply hip girls head to this shop every time they look for vintage styles.
It's a fun, colorful place with a retro décor and retro pieces ranging from platforms to corsets.
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A Outra Face da Lua (Baixa)
22 R. da AssunçãoHippie or simply hip girls head to this shop every time they look for vintage styles.
It's a fun, colorful place with a retro décor and retro pieces ranging from platforms to corsets.
The oldest music store in the country is a meeting place for music lovers, musicians, intellectuals and tourists seeking a slice of genuine Portuguese culture.
CNM - Companhia Nacional de Música
13 R. das PedralvasThe oldest music store in the country is a meeting place for music lovers, musicians, intellectuals and tourists seeking a slice of genuine Portuguese culture.
This contemporary fashion brand has a store in the heart of Baixa selling sustainable accessories in cork skin only, including handbags, belts, purses and wallets.
Pelcor
This contemporary fashion brand has a store in the heart of Baixa selling sustainable accessories in cork skin only, including handbags, belts, purses and wallets.
Everything Else
With over 30 types of bread and pastries, this is a revival of the traditional bakeries but with a contemporary ambiance. There are several branches around the city, from downtown to Chiado and Belém.
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A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesWith over 30 types of bread and pastries, this is a revival of the traditional bakeries but with a contemporary ambiance. There are several branches around the city, from downtown to Chiado and Belém.
"An ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 ....CNN Travel"
MUST GO
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Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da Figueira"An ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 ....CNN Travel"
MUST GO
This is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon.
Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city, looking directly to the castle.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThis is one of the least visited but perhaps the most breathtaking viewpoint in Lisbon.
Together with that of the castle, this is the most complete view of the city, looking directly to the castle.
This romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play.
It is found across from Basilica Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
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Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaThis romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play.
It is found across from Basilica Estrela, and has ponds with ducks roaming around, a children's play
Lisbon's flea market is a destination for bargains and treasure hunting every Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
It's located by the National Pantheon .
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Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon's flea market is a destination for bargains and treasure hunting every Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
It's located by the National Pantheon .
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising...
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LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising...
Open since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
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Campo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaOpen since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
Mercado da Ribeira (also known as Mercado 24 de Julho) is Lisbon's main food market filled with stalls offering the freshest fish and vegetables of the day. Since 2014 it's managed by Time Out Lisboa
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoMercado da Ribeira (also known as Mercado 24 de Julho) is Lisbon's main food market filled with stalls offering the freshest fish and vegetables of the day. Since 2014 it's managed by Time Out Lisboa
The art that arose after the Age of Discovery from the mixing of cultures from the East and the West is on display in this museum together with works by Hieronymus Bosch and Albrecht Dürer.
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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesThe art that arose after the Age of Discovery from the mixing of cultures from the East and the West is on display in this museum together with works by Hieronymus Bosch and Albrecht Dürer.
The art of the decorative tile is found in all Mediterranean cultures, but only in Lisbon will you find a museum dedicated to it. Housed in a magnificent 16th-century convent.
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThe art of the decorative tile is found in all Mediterranean cultures, but only in Lisbon will you find a museum dedicated to it. Housed in a magnificent 16th-century convent.
Portugal was the first European power to establish colonies in Asia and was the last one to leave (Macau finally became part of China in 1999). So it's only natural that Lisbon has The Orient Museum
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Museu do Oriente
Avenida BrasíliaPortugal was the first European power to establish colonies in Asia and was the last one to leave (Macau finally became part of China in 1999). So it's only natural that Lisbon has The Orient Museum
The world's largest collection of coaches is made up of fairy-tale vehicles that once transported European royalty, and is one of Lisbon's most visited attractions.
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National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaThe world's largest collection of coaches is made up of fairy-tale vehicles that once transported European royalty, and is one of Lisbon's most visited attractions.
The story of Portugal's long history at sea is told in this museum through old maps, ships and globes, as well as the plane that made the first crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922.
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Museu de Marinha
Praça do ImpérioThe story of Portugal's long history at sea is told in this museum through old maps, ships and globes, as well as the plane that made the first crossing of the South Atlantic in 1922.
Slightly run-down, Lisbon's botanical garden is perhaps in part because of that, an enchanting sight. It is actually quite large (covering 10 acres or 4 hectares) if you love nature you must go.
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Botanical Garden of Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaSlightly run-down, Lisbon's botanical garden is perhaps in part because of that, an enchanting sight. It is actually quite large (covering 10 acres or 4 hectares) if you love nature you must go.
This romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play.
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Jardim Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaThis romantic 19th century park is a lovely spot for reading, jogging, and for children to play.
Part of Ajuda Palace, this manicured garden predates the city's larger botanical garden in the Príncipe Real district. It was laid out in 1768 right behind the former royal residence.
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Jardim Botanico d'Ajuda
Calçada da AjudaPart of Ajuda Palace, this manicured garden predates the city's larger botanical garden in the Príncipe Real district. It was laid out in 1768 right behind the former royal residence.
This is the largest park in the city center, offering a beautiful view of downtown and the river. The main reason for a visit is the wonderful greenhouse with its variety of exotic plants .
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Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraThis is the largest park in the city center, offering a beautiful view of downtown and the river. The main reason for a visit is the wonderful greenhouse with its variety of exotic plants .
Hidden next to an 18th-century palace, this is one of Lisbon’s secret spots. It’s a preserve originally open only to monarchs, but is now acessible by anyone.
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Park of Necessidades
Calçada NecessidadesHidden next to an 18th-century palace, this is one of Lisbon’s secret spots. It’s a preserve originally open only to monarchs, but is now acessible by anyone.
This is one of the city’s most romantic spots, a garden surrounded by beautiful 19th-century mansions. Laid out in 1860, it’s famous for its huge umbrella-like cedar tree.
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Jardim do Principe Real
Praça do Príncipe RealThis is one of the city’s most romantic spots, a garden surrounded by beautiful 19th-century mansions. Laid out in 1860, it’s famous for its huge umbrella-like cedar tree.
You don't have to be a fan of Fado music to enjoy the Fado Museum. Much more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
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Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroYou don't have to be a fan of Fado music to enjoy the Fado Museum. Much more than a space about that musical genre, it also shows the cultural and political environment of much of 20th century Lisbon.
Essentials
Open since 1927, this rustic downtown Lisbon wine shop , offers over 4,000 Portuguese wines, including ports which the staff can arrange to be shipped anywhere in the world.
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Garrafeira Nacional
18 R. de Santa JustaOpen since 1927, this rustic downtown Lisbon wine shop , offers over 4,000 Portuguese wines, including ports which the staff can arrange to be shipped anywhere in the world.
Founded in 1860, this charismatic shop specializes in Portuguese delicatessen and is one of the oldest in Lisbon. A wide range of wines, fine charcuterie, dried fruits and cheeses from all Portuguese
Manuel Tavares
1AB Rua da BetesgaFounded in 1860, this charismatic shop specializes in Portuguese delicatessen and is one of the oldest in Lisbon. A wide range of wines, fine charcuterie, dried fruits and cheeses from all Portuguese
Sightseeing
Over a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon. It was first built in the 6th
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloOver a millennium-old and still Lisbon's most splendid sight: Spectacularly sited on the city's tallest hill, St. George's Castle offers a breathtaking view over Lisbon. It was first built in the 6th
This 16th-century monastery is Lisbon's must-see marvel, flashing back to the days of the Age of Discovery, when the spices of the East paid for the impressive architecture ...World Heritage Site
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Jerónimos Monastery
This 16th-century monastery is Lisbon's must-see marvel, flashing back to the days of the Age of Discovery, when the spices of the East paid for the impressive architecture ...World Heritage Site
This waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré was where many of the Portuguese explorers' ships were built. Today, after a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped
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Avenida Ribeira das Naus
Avenida Ribeira das Naus
This waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré was where many of the Portuguese explorers' ships were built. Today, after a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped
Lisbon's monumental aqueduct is one of the world's most remarkable hydraulic and engineering constructions. It was built in the 1700s to provide clean drinking water to the city .
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Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
Lisbon's monumental aqueduct is one of the world's most remarkable hydraulic and engineering constructions. It was built in the 1700s to provide clean drinking water to the city .
This unusual building was inspired by the palaces of Venice. It was built in 1523 as the home of the Portuguese viceroy of India, Afonso de Albuquerque.
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Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis unusual building was inspired by the palaces of Venice. It was built in 1523 as the home of the Portuguese viceroy of India, Afonso de Albuquerque.
Drinks & Nightlife
An 18th-century building that was once a boarding house with rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients is now occupied by various spaces, from ateliers to bars.
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimAn 18th-century building that was once a boarding house with rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients is now occupied by various spaces, from ateliers to bars.
This café inside a glassed cube by the Ancient Art Museum is made up of white chairs and tables facing the river. With an indoor and outdoor area (heated in winter), this is a great place to relax .
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Le Chat
This café inside a glassed cube by the Ancient Art Museum is made up of white chairs and tables facing the river. With an indoor and outdoor area (heated in winter), this is a great place to relax .