Guidebook for Lisboa
Parks & Nature
The big attractions within the "Parque Eduardo VII" are the two estufas, the hothouse (with the more exotic plants) and the greenhouse (Estufa Fria) filled with tropical plants, ponds, and endless varieties of palms and cacti.
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Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VIIThe big attractions within the "Parque Eduardo VII" are the two estufas, the hothouse (with the more exotic plants) and the greenhouse (Estufa Fria) filled with tropical plants, ponds, and endless varieties of palms and cacti.
Fabulous view over Lisbon! Lisbon's largest central park Edward VII Park Named after Britain's Edward VII who visited the city in 1903 to reaffirm the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, this is the largest park in central Lisbon. With neatly clipped box hedging flanked by mosaic patterned walkways, it stretches uphill from Marquês de Pombal Square to a belvedere at the top with fine views. Opposite the estufas on the eastern side of the park, sits an ornately tiled sports pavillion dedicated to Carlos Lopes, the Portuguese athlete who won the marathon at the Los Angeles Olympic Games, and that doubles as a venue for occasional concerts and cultural events.
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Eduardo VII Park
Fabulous view over Lisbon! Lisbon's largest central park Edward VII Park Named after Britain's Edward VII who visited the city in 1903 to reaffirm the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, this is the largest park in central Lisbon. With neatly clipped box hedging flanked by mosaic patterned walkways, it stretches uphill from Marquês de Pombal Square to a belvedere at the top with fine views. Opposite the estufas on the eastern side of the park, sits an ornately tiled sports pavillion dedicated to Carlos Lopes, the Portuguese athlete who won the marathon at the Los Angeles Olympic Games, and that doubles as a venue for occasional concerts and cultural events.
Arts & Culture
For more history, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian‘s world-class collection of Islamic and Oriental art is not to be missed – and its Centro de Arte Moderna opposite is well worth a trip for its impressive haul of Portuguese works from the last century.
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaFor more history, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian‘s world-class collection of Islamic and Oriental art is not to be missed – and its Centro de Arte Moderna opposite is well worth a trip for its impressive haul of Portuguese works from the last century.
The new Coach Museum emerges, not only, as a cultural site but also as a public utility space. In the words of the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha “the Museum has no doors and relates to all of its surroundings”. The project is more than a museum; in the end it functions as an urban infrastructure providing a public utility space for the city. Thus, two concerns coexist; on the one hand the primary need to expand the exhibition area of the museum and its technical support infrastructure, while on the other, the need to create additional attractions for the most visited museum in the country.
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National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaThe new Coach Museum emerges, not only, as a cultural site but also as a public utility space. In the words of the architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha “the Museum has no doors and relates to all of its surroundings”. The project is more than a museum; in the end it functions as an urban infrastructure providing a public utility space for the city. Thus, two concerns coexist; on the one hand the primary need to expand the exhibition area of the museum and its technical support infrastructure, while on the other, the need to create additional attractions for the most visited museum in the country.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lux Fragil is Portugal's most internationally renowned venue and one of Lisbon's biggest nightclubs. Since 1998, it has presented weekly events where house, techno and disco is often—but not exclusively—the soundtrack. The venue, which is divided into a club space, bar and terrace, is known for its stunning waterside location and regular appearances from world famous DJs and performers.
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LuxFrágil
Lux Fragil is Portugal's most internationally renowned venue and one of Lisbon's biggest nightclubs. Since 1998, it has presented weekly events where house, techno and disco is often—but not exclusively—the soundtrack. The venue, which is divided into a club space, bar and terrace, is known for its stunning waterside location and regular appearances from world famous DJs and performers.
It's an old brothel that has kept the sex theme and turned it into a different night spot. Excentrically furnished bar with the coolest credentials enjoyed by locals and travelers alike. It has several themed rooms throughout (pole dancing room, deer dance floor, sex shop, sex book shop, tarot card reader) which fail to disappoint. There's a lovely outside smoking/bar area. It's a must!! Try to go there not at weekend (inc. Thursday)_http://www.pensaoamor.pt/PT/
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimIt's an old brothel that has kept the sex theme and turned it into a different night spot. Excentrically furnished bar with the coolest credentials enjoyed by locals and travelers alike. It has several themed rooms throughout (pole dancing room, deer dance floor, sex shop, sex book shop, tarot card reader) which fail to disappoint. There's a lovely outside smoking/bar area. It's a must!! Try to go there not at weekend (inc. Thursday)_http://www.pensaoamor.pt/PT/
The small terrace on the top floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel is filled with comfortable sofas and chairs to offer river views along with cocktails and light meals, always to the sound of chill-out music.
Perfect for a drink before or after dinner, it is usually packed, so be prepared to have to wait a while for an available spot.
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Terrace BAR
1 Praça Luís de CamõesThe small terrace on the top floor of the Bairro Alto Hotel is filled with comfortable sofas and chairs to offer river views along with cocktails and light meals, always to the sound of chill-out music.
Perfect for a drink before or after dinner, it is usually packed, so be prepared to have to wait a while for an available spot.
Sightseeing
Lisbon’s Baixa (downtown) area is one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs with shops, hotels, eateries, café-bars and several notable visitor attractions. Chiado, its more elegant neighbour, unveils itself over a hill and is more refined and sophisticated in character, with a number of historic cafés, fashionable boutiques and upscale hotels and restaurants. Café Nicola on Rossio Square hosts live fado performances in the evenings. Up in Chiado, Café A Brasileira and its neighbour Café Bernard are both excellent for people-watching over a drink on the outside terrace. http://www.lisbonlux.com/lisbon/chiado.html
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Baixa-Chiado station
Lisbon’s Baixa (downtown) area is one of the city’s busiest commercial hubs with shops, hotels, eateries, café-bars and several notable visitor attractions. Chiado, its more elegant neighbour, unveils itself over a hill and is more refined and sophisticated in character, with a number of historic cafés, fashionable boutiques and upscale hotels and restaurants. Café Nicola on Rossio Square hosts live fado performances in the evenings. Up in Chiado, Café A Brasileira and its neighbour Café Bernard are both excellent for people-watching over a drink on the outside terrace. http://www.lisbonlux.com/lisbon/chiado.html
Located on Lisbon’s highest hill, with an intoxicating view of the city, the São Jorge Castle invites us to take a trip back in time. The São Jorge Castle, located in the old medieval citadel, was inhabited by Moors that fortified it for their own defense. When D. Afonso Henriques, Portugal’s first King, conquered the castle in 1147 after surrounding it for 3 months, he expelled the Muslims and opened the castle doors to the Christians. Consequently, the King and his court moved into the São Jorge Castle, later turning it into the Royal Palace. Walking through the castle, we can imagine a Lisbon from times past while we get lost in one of the best views of the city and the Tejo River.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLocated on Lisbon’s highest hill, with an intoxicating view of the city, the São Jorge Castle invites us to take a trip back in time. The São Jorge Castle, located in the old medieval citadel, was inhabited by Moors that fortified it for their own defense. When D. Afonso Henriques, Portugal’s first King, conquered the castle in 1147 after surrounding it for 3 months, he expelled the Muslims and opened the castle doors to the Christians. Consequently, the King and his court moved into the São Jorge Castle, later turning it into the Royal Palace. Walking through the castle, we can imagine a Lisbon from times past while we get lost in one of the best views of the city and the Tejo River.
The only vertical lift in Lisbon is the work of Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an engineer originally from France but living in Oporto. It was inaugurated in 1902 and serves to link downtown Lisbon with the Largo do Carmo by means of a viaduct. There is some wonderful ironwork, very specific to the era in which the lift was constructed. Classified as a National Monument in 2002. Links the Baixa to the Largo do Carmo. At the lift’s top, passengers can walk out onto a terrace which affords a stunning panoramic view of Baixa St. Jorge Castle and river Tagus.
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Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroThe only vertical lift in Lisbon is the work of Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an engineer originally from France but living in Oporto. It was inaugurated in 1902 and serves to link downtown Lisbon with the Largo do Carmo by means of a viaduct. There is some wonderful ironwork, very specific to the era in which the lift was constructed. Classified as a National Monument in 2002. Links the Baixa to the Largo do Carmo. At the lift’s top, passengers can walk out onto a terrace which affords a stunning panoramic view of Baixa St. Jorge Castle and river Tagus.
A trip to the capital should take in the Torre de Belém, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of Portugal’s most famous monuments. The Gothic tower was built to guard the entrance to the harbour and has some fine examples of Portuguese stonework dating from the 1500s.
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Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaA trip to the capital should take in the Torre de Belém, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of Portugal’s most famous monuments. The Gothic tower was built to guard the entrance to the harbour and has some fine examples of Portuguese stonework dating from the 1500s.
The Church of Santa Engrácia (Igreja de Santa Engrácia), is a 17th-century monument. Originally a church, in the 20th century it was converted into the National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional), in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama neighborhood, close to another important Lisbon monument, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
The domed church that took centuries to complete.
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Church of Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraThe Church of Santa Engrácia (Igreja de Santa Engrácia), is a 17th-century monument. Originally a church, in the 20th century it was converted into the National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional), in which important Portuguese personalities are buried. It is located in the Alfama neighborhood, close to another important Lisbon monument, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora.
The domed church that took centuries to complete.
Lisbon's ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop, the English crusader Gilbert of Hastings. From outside (with two bell towers and a splendid rose window) it resembles a medieval fortress, while inside it appears predominantly Romanesque, with a Gothic choir and ambulatory. At the entrance, to the left, is a baptismal font used in 1195 to baptize Saint Anthony who was born nearby, and in the first chapel on the left is a beautifully detailed nativity scene. In the 14th century cloisters, in what were once the gardens, there have been excavations which have revealed Roman and Visigothic remains as well...
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Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéLisbon's ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop, the English crusader Gilbert of Hastings. From outside (with two bell towers and a splendid rose window) it resembles a medieval fortress, while inside it appears predominantly Romanesque, with a Gothic choir and ambulatory. At the entrance, to the left, is a baptismal font used in 1195 to baptize Saint Anthony who was born nearby, and in the first chapel on the left is a beautifully detailed nativity scene. In the 14th century cloisters, in what were once the gardens, there have been excavations which have revealed Roman and Visigothic remains as well...
The original Monastery of São Vicente de Fora was founded around 1147 by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, for the Augustinian Order. The Monastery, built in Romanesque style outside the city walls, was one of the most important monastic foundations in mediaeval Portugal. It is dedicated to Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron saint of Lisbon, whose relics were brought from the Algarve to Lisbon in the 12th century.
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Sé de São Vicente de Fora
Largo de São VicenteThe original Monastery of São Vicente de Fora was founded around 1147 by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, for the Augustinian Order. The Monastery, built in Romanesque style outside the city walls, was one of the most important monastic foundations in mediaeval Portugal. It is dedicated to Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron saint of Lisbon, whose relics were brought from the Algarve to Lisbon in the 12th century.
This romantic terrace by the church of Santa Luzia introduces visitors to Alfama with a sweeping view over its houses, churches, and the Tagus River.
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Miradouro Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaThis romantic terrace by the church of Santa Luzia introduces visitors to Alfama with a sweeping view over its houses, churches, and the Tagus River.
Standing over Alfama's rooftops, domes, and church towers.
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Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaStanding over Alfama's rooftops, domes, and church towers.
Lisbon spreads out before you at Graça’s highest of the high, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Come for the relaxed vibe and the best views of the castle on the hill opposite. It’s a short walk west (along Rua da Senhora do Monte) of the tram 28 stop on Rua da Graça.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteLisbon spreads out before you at Graça’s highest of the high, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Come for the relaxed vibe and the best views of the castle on the hill opposite. It’s a short walk west (along Rua da Senhora do Monte) of the tram 28 stop on Rua da Graça.
Food Scene
Tasca Bela
190 R. dos RemédiosFado bar-restaurant
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloCafe- Restaurant- Great view
A Muralha Tapas e Vinhos
104 R. Jardim do TabacoTasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasPastel de nata are everywhere in Lisbon, but this place is simply the best. Always fresh,warm...perfect pasteis de nata...
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Manteigaria (Portuguese custard pies factory)
2 Rua do LoretoPastel de nata are everywhere in Lisbon, but this place is simply the best. Always fresh,warm...perfect pasteis de nata...
One of the most charismatic coffee shops in Lisbon, built in 1922 in the Art Nouveau style. Situated on Avenida da República. Ideal for a morning break, light lunch or a cake tea.
Take the metro (yellow line) to Saldanha.
https://www.tripadvisor.pt/ShowUserReviews-g189158-d1964835-r459303042-Pastelaria_Versailles-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html#
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Versailles
528 R. da JunqueiraOne of the most charismatic coffee shops in Lisbon, built in 1922 in the Art Nouveau style. Situated on Avenida da República. Ideal for a morning break, light lunch or a cake tea.
Take the metro (yellow line) to Saldanha.
https://www.tripadvisor.pt/ShowUserReviews-g189158-d1964835-r459303042-Pastelaria_Versailles-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html#
Getting Around
Lisbon's Santa Apolonia station opened in 1865 and is the oldest railway terminal in Lisbon. Situated on the bank of the Tagus River in the historical district of Alfama of Lisbon, this station is the starting point for most international trains, and where they end their journeys in the Portuguese capital.
Cities commonly traveled to from this station: Paris, Madrid, Porto, Fatima, Coimbra, Algarve.
Metro: Blue line (Linha Azul)
Bus: Lines 9, 46, and 59 to downtown Lisbon
Taxi
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Santa Apolónia
Lisbon's Santa Apolonia station opened in 1865 and is the oldest railway terminal in Lisbon. Situated on the bank of the Tagus River in the historical district of Alfama of Lisbon, this station is the starting point for most international trains, and where they end their journeys in the Portuguese capital.
Cities commonly traveled to from this station: Paris, Madrid, Porto, Fatima, Coimbra, Algarve.
Metro: Blue line (Linha Azul)
Bus: Lines 9, 46, and 59 to downtown Lisbon
Taxi
Cais do Sodré is a railway station in Lisbon, serving as the terminus of the suburban route to the resort town Cascais.
It is adjacent to the Lisbon Metro station of the same name which is the terminus for the Metro's Green Line.
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Cais do Sodre station
Cais do Sodré is a railway station in Lisbon, serving as the terminus of the suburban route to the resort town Cascais.
It is adjacent to the Lisbon Metro station of the same name which is the terminus for the Metro's Green Line.
The Rossio Railway Station is a railway station in Lisbon, located in the Rossio square. The station was formerly known as Estação Central and that designation still appears in its façade. Trains gain access to the station, which is in the central urban area of Lisbon, through a tunnel which is more than 2600m long. The station was commissioned by the Portuguese Royal Railway Company and was designed between 1886 and 1887 by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro. It was built in one of the most important squares of Lisbon, the Rossio, and connected the city to the region of Sintra.
The station is connected to the Green Metro Line by the Rossio metro station.
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Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroThe Rossio Railway Station is a railway station in Lisbon, located in the Rossio square. The station was formerly known as Estação Central and that designation still appears in its façade. Trains gain access to the station, which is in the central urban area of Lisbon, through a tunnel which is more than 2600m long. The station was commissioned by the Portuguese Royal Railway Company and was designed between 1886 and 1887 by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro. It was built in one of the most important squares of Lisbon, the Rossio, and connected the city to the region of Sintra.
The station is connected to the Green Metro Line by the Rossio metro station.
Shopping
Lisbon's most elegant and trendiest neighborhood is where everyone meets for coffee, shopping, or before dinner and a night out in neighboring.
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Aldo
Lisbon's most elegant and trendiest neighborhood is where everyone meets for coffee, shopping, or before dinner and a night out in neighboring.