Guidebook for Lisbon

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Guidebook for Lisbon

Sightseeing

The best panoramic view of Lisbon!
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Monte
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The best panoramic view of Lisbon!
Another stunning view of Lisbon. Great place for a beer or coffee.
Convento da Graça
Another stunning view of Lisbon. Great place for a beer or coffee.
The old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
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The old castle on top of a hill. Worth for itself and for the views of Lisbon.
The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
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Alfama
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The old medieval/moorish neighbourhood, with winding narrow streets and stairs.
AKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
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Praça do Comércio
Praça do Comércio
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AKA "Terreiro do Paço", the main square and former royal palace courtyard.
One of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
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Kerk van São Vicente van Fora
Largo de São Vicente
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One of our favourite among the many stunning Lisbon churches. The monastery next to the church houses the pantheon of the last royal family.
A must-see UNESCO heritage site.
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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A must-see UNESCO heritage site.
One of Lisbon's famous postcard views.
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Toren van Belém
Av. Brasília
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One of Lisbon's famous postcard views.
Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
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baixa pombalina
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Known as the "Baixa", this is the central area of Lisbon completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
An important square in the Baixa area.
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Rossio
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An important square in the Baixa area.
A lively and pretty area, often overrun by tourists.
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Largo do Chiado
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A lively and pretty area, often overrun by tourists.
A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
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Parque das Nações
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A modern neighbourhood with many attactions, that hosted the '98 EXPO.
Site of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
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Station Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa Clara
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Site of the antique/flea market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
Considered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
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Vila Berta
Vila Berta
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Considered by many to be Lisbon's most beautiful street. Great street parties take place here in June. Just around the corner from our house.
Impressive cathedral built like a fortress.
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Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da Sé
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Impressive cathedral built like a fortress.

Food Scene

The local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
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A Tasca do Jaime
91 Rua da Graça
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The local (and quite authentic) fado house. Plays live fado on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (4-8pm).
Th most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
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Pastel de Belém
84 R. de Belém
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Th most appreciated Portuguese pastry in its most authentic home. Avoid the queues outside and walk straight in to the seating area.
A vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
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Praca Martim Moniz
Praça Martim Moniz
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A vibrant open air gourmet food court in a formerly run down square.
Great Portuguese food, great value for money!
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O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da Graça
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Great Portuguese food, great value for money!

Everything Else

The airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.
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Luchthaven Lissabon-Portela
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas
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The airport is quite near the centre of the city. A taxi ride to our place should not cost more than 10 euro. Taxis charge a fee for luggage.

Entertainment & Activities

The Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).
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Oceanário de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos I
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The Lisbon aquarium is quite a treat for kids (and grown ups!).

Arts & Culture

This Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de Berna
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This Foundation houses a beautiful garden as well as an impressive museum.
The Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. Deus
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The Museu do Azulejo (Tile Museum) is worth visiting not only for the exhibition of tiles, but for the building itself.

Drinks & Nightlife

Walk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.
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A Ginjinha
8 Largo São Domingos
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Walk into the door and try a ginjinha (a Portuguese sweet cherry liqueur) at this most authentic site.