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Lisbon

Seven cinematic hillsides overlooking the Rio Tejo cradle Lisbon's postcard-perfect panorama of cobbled alleyways, ancient ruins and white-domed cathedrals, a captivating scene crafted over centuries.

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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Belém
Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery. The mosteiro is the stuff of pure fantasy: a fusion of Diogo de Boitaca’s creative…
Castelo de São Jorge
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Towering dramatically above Lisbon, these mid-11th-century hilltop fortifications sneak into almost every snapshot. Roam its snaking ramparts and pine…
Alfama
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Wander downhill (to save your legs) through Alfama's steep, narrow, cobblestoned streets and catch a glimpse of the more traditional side of Lisbon before…
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Lisbon
Set in a lemon-fronted, 17th-century palace, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is Lapa’s biggest draw. It presents a star-studded collection of European…
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian – Coleção do Fundador
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Famous for its outstanding quality and breadth, the world-class Founder's Collection at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian showcases an epic collection of Western…
Tram 28E
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Don't leave the city without riding popular tram 28E from Largo Martim Moniz. This rickety, screechy, gloriously old-fashioned ride from Praça Martim…
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira
Lisbon
This 17th-century former hunting pavilion is in the Benfica neighbourhood. Italian Renaissance influences are blended with Portuguese-inspired blue-and…
Oceanário de Lisboa
Parque das Nações
The closest you’ll get to scuba diving without a wetsuit, Oceanário is mind-blowing. With 8000 marine creatures splashing in 7 million litres of seawater,…

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Planning Toolkit

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Neighborhoods
From sightseeing in Alfama to lazy days on the beach near Belém, here's what's happening in each of Lisbon's neighborhoods.
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Day Trips
Surfing hubs, romantic mountain towns, emerging art destinations and heritage sites; all are an easy day trip from Lisbon.
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Transportation
Navigating hilly Lisbon is easy with this guide to the local transportation network.
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Free Things to Do
From medieval neighborhoods and riverside parks to urban art and Roman ruins, here are the top things to do in Lisbon for free.
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5 Shops
These five retailers blend modern style with artisanal quality. And you’ll find them only in Lisbon.
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