Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
It has the best steak in town - Bife à Império - and live music with Maurício on fridays and saturdays during dinner time. Don't miss it!
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Café Império
205 A Av. Alm. ReisIt has the best steak in town - Bife à Império - and live music with Maurício on fridays and saturdays during dinner time. Don't miss it!
It's a wonderful and healthy cafe, where you can eat a brunch for a very good price, and everything is delicious. They have free wifi, and are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
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Leitaria Lisboa
87A R. Artilharia 1It's a wonderful and healthy cafe, where you can eat a brunch for a very good price, and everything is delicious. They have free wifi, and are open from 8 am to 8 pm.
It's a small restaurant but it serves really good burgers! The waiters are usually very nice.
It's better to avoid lunch and dinner typical hours, but they serve all day!
Hamburgueria do Bairro
47A R. Ramalho OrtigãoIt's a small restaurant but it serves really good burgers! The waiters are usually very nice.
It's better to avoid lunch and dinner typical hours, but they serve all day!
A nice pastry cafe that also serves meals during lunch hours. They have the most wonderful "bolachas húngaras" ever, along with other things.
Carcassone
6C Av. da IgrejaA nice pastry cafe that also serves meals during lunch hours. They have the most wonderful "bolachas húngaras" ever, along with other things.
This is a famous pastry cafe, it has a reputation and well deserved because the best cakes are here! It's a wonderful place to go for a snack while spending your day at Chiado!
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Sacolinha Pastelaria e Padaria
4 12 R. Paiva de AndradeThis is a famous pastry cafe, it has a reputation and well deserved because the best cakes are here! It's a wonderful place to go for a snack while spending your day at Chiado!
This pastry cafe is known for its Chocolate Croissants, which are wonderful! Try one while you are at Chiado, and spend some time at the tables outside, planning your next move.
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Pastelaria Benard
104 R. GarrettThis pastry cafe is known for its Chocolate Croissants, which are wonderful! Try one while you are at Chiado, and spend some time at the tables outside, planning your next move.
You cannot go to Sintra without trying the "travesseiros" from Piriquita. They're absolutely amazing, regional pastry.
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Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasYou cannot go to Sintra without trying the "travesseiros" from Piriquita. They're absolutely amazing, regional pastry.
This restaurant serves the best seafood in the area. It's not cheap but worth the money. Everything is fresh and the waiters are really nice.
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Búzio
56 Av. Eugene LevyThis restaurant serves the best seafood in the area. It's not cheap but worth the money. Everything is fresh and the waiters are really nice.
Italian restaurant, serving amazing italian pizzas with fresh ingredients. I love this one!
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Restaurante di Casa
13 Avenida Infante SantoItalian restaurant, serving amazing italian pizzas with fresh ingredients. I love this one!
Considered to be the best ice creams in Portugal, you can try them at Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Belém or Cascais!
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Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoConsidered to be the best ice creams in Portugal, you can try them at Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Belém or Cascais!
Good burgers for small budgets. You can even choose the Mini Burgers if you're not that hungry (in Saldanha Restaurant).
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Honorato Saldanha
50 B Av. Casal RibeiroGood burgers for small budgets. You can even choose the Mini Burgers if you're not that hungry (in Saldanha Restaurant).
This market became an iconic and trendy place to have lunch and dinner. You have plenty to choose from, and usually is crowded and fun!
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoThis market became an iconic and trendy place to have lunch and dinner. You have plenty to choose from, and usually is crowded and fun!
Located in Belém (and other locations as well), this cafe serves good breakfasts and pastry. It's very popular and the products are fresh and tasteful.
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Padaria Portuguesa
32A R. Damião de GóisLocated in Belém (and other locations as well), this cafe serves good breakfasts and pastry. It's very popular and the products are fresh and tasteful.
This nepalese restaurant is very good and only a minute away.
You can eat in, or order take away.
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Everest Montanha
26 R. Artilharia 1This nepalese restaurant is very good and only a minute away.
You can eat in, or order take away.
Sightseeing
This is Jardim das Amoreiras. It has a Quiosque where you can enjoy nice toasts, pies, cakes, coffee while enjoy the fresh air and watch amazing trees. If you have kids, there's a small kids park too.
Praça das Amoreiras
Praça das AmoreirasThis is Jardim das Amoreiras. It has a Quiosque where you can enjoy nice toasts, pies, cakes, coffee while enjoy the fresh air and watch amazing trees. If you have kids, there's a small kids park too.
A nice park to enjoy nature, fresh air and to relax. If you enjoy reading, writing, listen to music, this is the perfect spot. A lot of people enjoy doing picnics when is sunny.
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Guerra Junqueiro-tuin
12 Praça da EstrelaA nice park to enjoy nature, fresh air and to relax. If you enjoy reading, writing, listen to music, this is the perfect spot. A lot of people enjoy doing picnics when is sunny.
This beautiful Palace, located in Sintra, is considered one of the new 7 wonders of the World, for good reason. Its location is wonderful, its interiors worth watching, and its gardens are beautiful.
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Park en Paleis van Pena
Estrada da PenaThis beautiful Palace, located in Sintra, is considered one of the new 7 wonders of the World, for good reason. Its location is wonderful, its interiors worth watching, and its gardens are beautiful.
Ancient Castle, from different eras, located in Sintra with amazing views. It's worth a visit, especially with good weather.
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Moorse Kasteel
Ancient Castle, from different eras, located in Sintra with amazing views. It's worth a visit, especially with good weather.
From 16th century, this religious complex is super interesting. It's definitely worth a visit!
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Klooster van de Capuchos
From 16th century, this religious complex is super interesting. It's definitely worth a visit!
From 15th century, this Palace is amazing and in the center of Sintra. Enjoy your visit after eating at Piriquita and shopping for souvenirs.
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaFrom 15th century, this Palace is amazing and in the center of Sintra. Enjoy your visit after eating at Piriquita and shopping for souvenirs.
This is a popular beach, especially during Summer, and Surfing and Body Boarding Contests. If you're a walker, you can easily climb the road that leads to the beach! Otherwise, take the bus.
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Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo CoelhoThis is a popular beach, especially during Summer, and Surfing and Body Boarding Contests. If you're a walker, you can easily climb the road that leads to the beach! Otherwise, take the bus.
The Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe, is located in Sintra-Cascais natural park and you can enjoy a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean. Don't forget your coat, it's normally windy!
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Kaap Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaThe Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe, is located in Sintra-Cascais natural park and you can enjoy a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean. Don't forget your coat, it's normally windy!
A beautiful and well known beach. Usually windy, but you should definitely visit. You can rent a bike in Cascais and use the cycleway for a well spent day! It has restaurants nearby.
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Guincho Beach
A beautiful and well known beach. Usually windy, but you should definitely visit. You can rent a bike in Cascais and use the cycleway for a well spent day! It has restaurants nearby.
You cannot miss this moorish castle. You can go by tram, and climb all the way to the Castelo, or walk from Baixa. It has one of the best views of the city, perfect for taking amazing pictures.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloYou cannot miss this moorish castle. You can go by tram, and climb all the way to the Castelo, or walk from Baixa. It has one of the best views of the city, perfect for taking amazing pictures.
Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, near Castelo de S. Jorge. It has small streets, local shops and tiny restaurants. During June, it is crowded because of the Festas dos Santos Portugueses.
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Alfama
Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, near Castelo de S. Jorge. It has small streets, local shops and tiny restaurants. During June, it is crowded because of the Festas dos Santos Portugueses.
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Lisbon and in Portugal. It's located in Belém, a very touristic district. Free entrance except for the cloisters.
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Lisbon and in Portugal. It's located in Belém, a very touristic district. Free entrance except for the cloisters.
Located in Belém, this is a very nice garden. You can learn as you walk by the trees and plants, some of them ancient and tropical. A nice place to relax!
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Tropical Botanical Garden
Largo dos JerónimosLocated in Belém, this is a very nice garden. You can learn as you walk by the trees and plants, some of them ancient and tropical. A nice place to relax!
Sé de Lisboa is one of the most beautiful cathedrals of Portugal. Its construction began in the 12th century. It has an amazing location and you can go by tram, or walk from Baixa.
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Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéSé de Lisboa is one of the most beautiful cathedrals of Portugal. Its construction began in the 12th century. It has an amazing location and you can go by tram, or walk from Baixa.
Uitzichtpunt Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaBeautiful spot to enjoy the view and relax.
One of the most beautiful views to the city, it is well worth a visit.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
One of the most beautiful views to the city, it is well worth a visit.
UItkijkpunt São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraEnjoy the view of the city and relax.
The lift (19th century) connects Baixa to Largo do Carmo . You have to pay a fee, but it's worth it to see the higher view. Up there you can see the river, the Baixa, the Castelo, and much more.
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Santa Justa-Lift
R. do OuroThe lift (19th century) connects Baixa to Largo do Carmo . You have to pay a fee, but it's worth it to see the higher view. Up there you can see the river, the Baixa, the Castelo, and much more.
This iconic neighbourhood is know for its bars and night life. It's usually very crowded, people hopping from bar to bar or hang around in the streets. Can be a bit noisy and beware of pickpockets.
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThis iconic neighbourhood is know for its bars and night life. It's usually very crowded, people hopping from bar to bar or hang around in the streets. Can be a bit noisy and beware of pickpockets.
Shopping
If you're looking for portuguese merchandise, this is the place! It belongs to a dear friend and has amazing things. You won't be disappointed and, on top of that, it is located in Bairro Alto!
Companhia Alfacinha
94 R. do NorteIf you're looking for portuguese merchandise, this is the place! It belongs to a dear friend and has amazing things. You won't be disappointed and, on top of that, it is located in Bairro Alto!
This store only sells portuguese souvenirs. You'll find everything, from food to kitchenware, from postcards to blankets. Everything is made in Portugal!
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueThis store only sells portuguese souvenirs. You'll find everything, from food to kitchenware, from postcards to blankets. Everything is made in Portugal!
One of my favourite stores in Lisbon. It sells mostly blankets, linens, soaps, nightgowns, and it's not the cheapest of its kind, but it has a quality you won't find anywhere else!
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Paris Em Lisboa
77 R. GarrettOne of my favourite stores in Lisbon. It sells mostly blankets, linens, soaps, nightgowns, and it's not the cheapest of its kind, but it has a quality you won't find anywhere else!
The closest Shopping Mall is Amoreiras, walking distance from my apartment. It has a lot of well know stores, restaurants, groceries and cinemas.
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Amoreiras 360 Panoramic View
1070 Av. Eng. Duarte PachecoThe closest Shopping Mall is Amoreiras, walking distance from my apartment. It has a lot of well know stores, restaurants, groceries and cinemas.
El Corte Ingles is a complex holding a lot of brands. You can buy almost anything, from books to clothes, and it has a very large grocery store. The cinemas are very good.
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El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarEl Corte Ingles is a complex holding a lot of brands. You can buy almost anything, from books to clothes, and it has a very large grocery store. The cinemas are very good.
Avenida da Liberdade is not all about the stores, but if you want the good ones, they're here. And as a plus, you can walk by one of the prettiest streets of the city!
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Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeAvenida da Liberdade is not all about the stores, but if you want the good ones, they're here. And as a plus, you can walk by one of the prettiest streets of the city!
Liberty Store
9D Largo de São Sebastião da PedreiraAn American Store in Lisbon, with products you cannot find anywhere else!
Essentials
Pingo Doce is a large grocery shop situated 10 minutes away from my apartment. Not very easy to find but everybody in the neighbourhood knows where it is, just ask if you don't find the place!
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Pingo Doce
16 Calçada Bento da Rocha CabralPingo Doce is a large grocery shop situated 10 minutes away from my apartment. Not very easy to find but everybody in the neighbourhood knows where it is, just ask if you don't find the place!
Everything Else
The most famous flea market of Lisbon, near Igreja de S. Vicente de Fora in Alfama. You can find anything, from antiques to gadgets. Opens Tuesdays and Saturdays, and it's better early in the morning.
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Station Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraThe most famous flea market of Lisbon, near Igreja de S. Vicente de Fora in Alfama. You can find anything, from antiques to gadgets. Opens Tuesdays and Saturdays, and it's better early in the morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
Procópio is a cozy bar, where they'll serve you popcorns while you wait either for your drinks or something to eat at night. You are allowed to smoke inside and is nearby.
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Procopio Bar
21 Alto de São FranciscoProcópio is a cozy bar, where they'll serve you popcorns while you wait either for your drinks or something to eat at night. You are allowed to smoke inside and is nearby.
Arts & Culture
The MNAA has a stunning permanent collection of ancient art, and usually a temporary one. It also has a nice restaurant, you can sit at the tables outside, watching the river.
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Nationaal Museum van Oude Kunst
Rua das Janelas VerdesThe MNAA has a stunning permanent collection of ancient art, and usually a temporary one. It also has a nice restaurant, you can sit at the tables outside, watching the river.
As the Portuguese Discoveries were so important to us, we have an entire museum dedicated to that subject. You can learn everything about ships and other related matters.
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Museu de Marinha
Praça do ImpérioAs the Portuguese Discoveries were so important to us, we have an entire museum dedicated to that subject. You can learn everything about ships and other related matters.
One of the best zoos in Europe, Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa has a large number of species well treated and fed. You can watch the dolphins' show, and even watch it all from the cable cars. Very nice!
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Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoOne of the best zoos in Europe, Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa has a large number of species well treated and fed. You can watch the dolphins' show, and even watch it all from the cable cars. Very nice!
Oceanário de Lisboa is one of a kind. It opened its doors to Expo 98 and ever since it has been visited by millions. You can watch a lot of aquatic species, including sharks! Children always love it.
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Oceanário de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOceanário de Lisboa is one of a kind. It opened its doors to Expo 98 and ever since it has been visited by millions. You can watch a lot of aquatic species, including sharks! Children always love it.
This small Aquarium is ideal to go with your children. Everybody usually loves the giant squid and the turtles. Is located in the suburbs but not far from the tram.
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Aquário Vasco Gama
This small Aquarium is ideal to go with your children. Everybody usually loves the giant squid and the turtles. Is located in the suburbs but not far from the tram.