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Laundrette
Clean Roma
14A R. Conde Sabugosa
Laundrette
Farmácia Avis
56 Av. de Roma
Pharmacy
This shopping gallery, in a palatial neo-Moorish building from the 1800s, had its rooms divided into several shops. They number over a dozen, all combining tradition, creativity and innovation in design and fashion, mostly from Portuguese designers. The beautiful interior has Moorish-inspired architecture mixed with Art Nouveau details, and space dedicated to the arts, with temporary exhibitions. There are also a couple of restaurants, with outdoor seating in the backyard.
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Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe Real
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This shopping gallery, in a palatial neo-Moorish building from the 1800s, had its rooms divided into several shops. They number over a dozen, all combining tradition, creativity and innovation in design and fashion, mostly from Portuguese designers. The beautiful interior has Moorish-inspired architecture mixed with Art Nouveau details, and space dedicated to the arts, with temporary exhibitions. There are also a couple of restaurants, with outdoor seating in the backyard.

Shopping

Shopping Centre close to the apartment.
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Le Moose
48B Av. de Roma
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Shopping Centre close to the apartment.
Everything is good in the shop! Lot's of good wine and gourmet.
Living Wine
7 A Praça de Londres
Everything is good in the shop! Lot's of good wine and gourmet.
Lisbon's bullfighting arena is much more than that. It's a 19th century neo-Moorish construction made up of red brick and arches where bullfighting still takes place every Thursday from Easter to October, but it's actually more of a stage for major concerts of national and international bands throughout the year. On the lower level is a small shopping mall with a food court and a multiplex cinema. Those interested in seeing the bullfights should know that they differ from those in Spain and other countries. In Portugal it starts with a horseman in 18th century uniform teasing the bull with spears, followed by other men on foot to further provoke the animal with a pink cape. Then come the "forcados," eight men grabbing the bull by the horns in a "man vs. beast" show. Portuguese law prohibits the killing of the bull (in public, at least, as it's so weakened that it's slaughtered out of the arena). Naturally this spectacle is met with great opposition from animal rights groups but the traditionalists keep it alive every year, although this is the only place in Lisbon where you can still see it. The arena stands in the center of a large tree-filled square surrounded by busy avenues.
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Centro Comercial do Campo Pequeno
Avenida República
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Lisbon's bullfighting arena is much more than that. It's a 19th century neo-Moorish construction made up of red brick and arches where bullfighting still takes place every Thursday from Easter to October, but it's actually more of a stage for major concerts of national and international bands throughout the year. On the lower level is a small shopping mall with a food court and a multiplex cinema. Those interested in seeing the bullfights should know that they differ from those in Spain and other countries. In Portugal it starts with a horseman in 18th century uniform teasing the bull with spears, followed by other men on foot to further provoke the animal with a pink cape. Then come the "forcados," eight men grabbing the bull by the horns in a "man vs. beast" show. Portuguese law prohibits the killing of the bull (in public, at least, as it's so weakened that it's slaughtered out of the arena). Naturally this spectacle is met with great opposition from animal rights groups but the traditionalists keep it alive every year, although this is the only place in Lisbon where you can still see it. The arena stands in the center of a large tree-filled square surrounded by busy avenues.
One of the largest malls in Europe, this shopping and leisure complex also houses dozens of restaurants and a multiplex cinema.
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Centro Colombo
Avenida Lusíada
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One of the largest malls in Europe, this shopping and leisure complex also houses dozens of restaurants and a multiplex cinema.
Popular shopping center decorated with an ocean theme, with water running over the transparent roof. The stores are conveniently clustered by genre, and there is a 10-screen cinema and various fast-food outlets with outdoor seating and views.
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Vasco da Gama Shopping Center
40 Av. Dom João II
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Popular shopping center decorated with an ocean theme, with water running over the transparent roof. The stores are conveniently clustered by genre, and there is a 10-screen cinema and various fast-food outlets with outdoor seating and views.
The Spanish department store opened its largest branch in Lisbon. Spreading over nine floors, it includes a supermarket, a gourmet shop, cafes, restaurants (including one on the top floor with an outdoor terrace), a 14-screen cinema, brand name fashion, sports goods, household goods, electronics, CDs, books, etc.
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El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de Aguiar
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The Spanish department store opened its largest branch in Lisbon. Spreading over nine floors, it includes a supermarket, a gourmet shop, cafes, restaurants (including one on the top floor with an outdoor terrace), a 14-screen cinema, brand name fashion, sports goods, household goods, electronics, CDs, books, etc.
Popular with the city's youth which is drawn to FNAC (CDs, DVDs, books) and other international shops. The top floor is dedicated to cafes and restaurants with fine city views. Formerly a department store (which advertised itself as the country's largest shop in 1894), everything in this building except the façade burned down (together with much of the neighborhood) in 1988. It reopened in 1999 as a shopping mall, and while nostalgic locals miss the beautiful interior of the previous space, the truth is that it's a magnet for the city's shopaholics. Especially popular is the FNAC store for books and music, and just like in much of the globalized world, the Starbucks coffee shop. On the top floor is the food court with views over the city.
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Aldo
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Popular with the city's youth which is drawn to FNAC (CDs, DVDs, books) and other international shops. The top floor is dedicated to cafes and restaurants with fine city views. Formerly a department store (which advertised itself as the country's largest shop in 1894), everything in this building except the façade burned down (together with much of the neighborhood) in 1988. It reopened in 1999 as a shopping mall, and while nostalgic locals miss the beautiful interior of the previous space, the truth is that it's a magnet for the city's shopaholics. Especially popular is the FNAC store for books and music, and just like in much of the globalized world, the Starbucks coffee shop. On the top floor is the food court with views over the city.
Lisbon is rightly known as a trove of charming backstreets and terraced bistros, but none of its neighborhoods are more alive than Príncipe Real, a shopper’s Shangri-la of design and clothing stores interspersed with cute cafés. Your walking tour should start with a bica (Portuguese for espresso) and a pastel de nata (custard tart) at Nata, a light-flooded terrace café in the back of two-level concept shop Fabrico Infinito (Rua Dom Pedro V 74). Next, pop into Alexandra Moura MA&S, across the street, for the namesake designer’s array of white dresses (Rua Dom Pedro V 77); Espaço B for crisp, clean-lined tops by Comme des Garçons (Rua Dom Pedro V 120); and 21pr Concept Store for Portuguese-made jewelry and chocolates (Praça do Príncipe Real 21). Trot your buys through the recently spruced-up park, the Príncipe Real Garden, before sipping a white port tonic cocktail at the Lost in Esplanada Bar; its views of the city almost upstage dishes like braised tuna with vegetables and eggplant mousse (Rua Dom Pedro V 56)
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Príncipe Real
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Lisbon is rightly known as a trove of charming backstreets and terraced bistros, but none of its neighborhoods are more alive than Príncipe Real, a shopper’s Shangri-la of design and clothing stores interspersed with cute cafés. Your walking tour should start with a bica (Portuguese for espresso) and a pastel de nata (custard tart) at Nata, a light-flooded terrace café in the back of two-level concept shop Fabrico Infinito (Rua Dom Pedro V 74). Next, pop into Alexandra Moura MA&S, across the street, for the namesake designer’s array of white dresses (Rua Dom Pedro V 77); Espaço B for crisp, clean-lined tops by Comme des Garçons (Rua Dom Pedro V 120); and 21pr Concept Store for Portuguese-made jewelry and chocolates (Praça do Príncipe Real 21). Trot your buys through the recently spruced-up park, the Príncipe Real Garden, before sipping a white port tonic cocktail at the Lost in Esplanada Bar; its views of the city almost upstage dishes like braised tuna with vegetables and eggplant mousse (Rua Dom Pedro V 56)

Sightseeing

The Lisbon neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real are the city’s liveliest nightlife districts. The bars that line the cobblestone warren that is Bairro Alto are characterised by places like Clube da Esquina a landmark nightspot and a perennial favourite with locals and visitors alike. Equally popular is the wonderfully named Alface Hall (alface means lettuce in English), where jazz and blues in played out on most nights. Wine lovers should head for the excellent BA Wine Bar to sample some truly excellent reds and whites from a choice of over 200 labels. Not far away is The Old Pharmacy Wine Inn. As the name suggests, this is a wine bar fashioned out of an historic chemists. A genuine holiday atmosphere pervades the boisterous Bali Bar, replete with hammocks and palm trees. Meanwhile, Maria Caxuxa woos customers with some funky B movie poster artwork and seriously strong shots. For a slice of arty boho straight out of leftfield, enter nearby Zé dos Bois, one of the city’s premier underground haunts. Up in Príncipe Real is one of the Portuguese capital’s most celebrated watering holes, Pavilhão Chinês. A bizarre collection of curios and knick-knacks line the walls of this extraordinary homage to classic kitsch. For a more refined night out head over to the sophisticated Cinco Lounge where the award-wining cocktails are mixed with skill and finesse. Back in the thick of it is Portas Largas, perhaps the most legendary of Bairro’s bars where the fun and frolics spills out onto the street.
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. Inglesinhos
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The Lisbon neighbourhoods of Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real are the city’s liveliest nightlife districts. The bars that line the cobblestone warren that is Bairro Alto are characterised by places like Clube da Esquina a landmark nightspot and a perennial favourite with locals and visitors alike. Equally popular is the wonderfully named Alface Hall (alface means lettuce in English), where jazz and blues in played out on most nights. Wine lovers should head for the excellent BA Wine Bar to sample some truly excellent reds and whites from a choice of over 200 labels. Not far away is The Old Pharmacy Wine Inn. As the name suggests, this is a wine bar fashioned out of an historic chemists. A genuine holiday atmosphere pervades the boisterous Bali Bar, replete with hammocks and palm trees. Meanwhile, Maria Caxuxa woos customers with some funky B movie poster artwork and seriously strong shots. For a slice of arty boho straight out of leftfield, enter nearby Zé dos Bois, one of the city’s premier underground haunts. Up in Príncipe Real is one of the Portuguese capital’s most celebrated watering holes, Pavilhão Chinês. A bizarre collection of curios and knick-knacks line the walls of this extraordinary homage to classic kitsch. For a more refined night out head over to the sophisticated Cinco Lounge where the award-wining cocktails are mixed with skill and finesse. Back in the thick of it is Portas Largas, perhaps the most legendary of Bairro’s bars where the fun and frolics spills out onto the street.
Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon and is a delightful maze of narrow streets, which lead from the Tejo estuary uphill to the castle. Contained within this ancient district there are some of Lisbon’s most historically important buildings including the Sé Cathedral, Lisbon Castle, National Pantheon and Saint Anthony’s Church. Prior to the 13th century, Alfama was the district outside of the city walls, home to the capital’s poorest residents. This tough and deprived reputation continued as Lisbon expanded and Alfama became home to the dock workers and sailors. Today, Alfama has shrugged off its grim status and become a young, trendy and fashionable area of Lisbon but, fortunately, the area has lost none of its ancient charm. This guide will provide an introduction to Alfama and will detail the main tourist attractions, how best to explore the area and a brief history of the district. The most enjoyable activity while in the Alfama district is a ride on the number 28 tram. The tram route connects the district of Graça with Baixa and passes through the streets and hills of Alfama. The best view point of Alfama is the Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint). From here there are wonderful views over the tiled roofs of Alfama and out across the Tejo Estuary. The view point is on the number 28 tram route and is close to the castle.
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Alfama
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Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon and is a delightful maze of narrow streets, which lead from the Tejo estuary uphill to the castle. Contained within this ancient district there are some of Lisbon’s most historically important buildings including the Sé Cathedral, Lisbon Castle, National Pantheon and Saint Anthony’s Church. Prior to the 13th century, Alfama was the district outside of the city walls, home to the capital’s poorest residents. This tough and deprived reputation continued as Lisbon expanded and Alfama became home to the dock workers and sailors. Today, Alfama has shrugged off its grim status and become a young, trendy and fashionable area of Lisbon but, fortunately, the area has lost none of its ancient charm. This guide will provide an introduction to Alfama and will detail the main tourist attractions, how best to explore the area and a brief history of the district. The most enjoyable activity while in the Alfama district is a ride on the number 28 tram. The tram route connects the district of Graça with Baixa and passes through the streets and hills of Alfama. The best view point of Alfama is the Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Santa Luzia Viewpoint). From here there are wonderful views over the tiled roofs of Alfama and out across the Tejo Estuary. The view point is on the number 28 tram route and is close to the castle.
Located in Lisbon's Eastern zone, Oriente Station was designed as an intermodal station to support Expo’98 and was also intended as the city's main transport interface, integrating metro, train, a road terminal and parking. The station was designed by the distinguished Spanish architect and engineer, Santiago Calatrava, who is world renowned for his unique style that combines materials such as concrete, glass and steel, achieving visibility for structures that other architects hide. In the Oriente Station, Calatrava created a large-scale structure with an elegant and light appearance, that some people see as a metallic cluster of trees and while others think it resembles the columns and arches of a Gothic cathedral.
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Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João II
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Located in Lisbon's Eastern zone, Oriente Station was designed as an intermodal station to support Expo’98 and was also intended as the city's main transport interface, integrating metro, train, a road terminal and parking. The station was designed by the distinguished Spanish architect and engineer, Santiago Calatrava, who is world renowned for his unique style that combines materials such as concrete, glass and steel, achieving visibility for structures that other architects hide. In the Oriente Station, Calatrava created a large-scale structure with an elegant and light appearance, that some people see as a metallic cluster of trees and while others think it resembles the columns and arches of a Gothic cathedral.
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. For a livelier atmosphere, head for Irish pub O'Gillins, a little west of the Baixa towards Cais do Sodré. And for something different, pop into Pensão Amor, where the theme is burlesque. Designed by respected Portuguese architect Álvaro Vieira, Armazéns do Chiado is an upmarket shopping mall incorporating several designer boutiques and the FNAC music and entertainment store, which sells CDs, DVDs, books, magazines and computers, plus loads of accessories. For a unique souvenir browse the range of traditional Portuguese-manufactured goods in A Vida Portuguesa, in the Baixa. Similarly, at Conserveira de Lisboa they sell tinned sardines in colourful retro packaging.
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Baixa-Chiado station
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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. For a livelier atmosphere, head for Irish pub O'Gillins, a little west of the Baixa towards Cais do Sodré. And for something different, pop into Pensão Amor, where the theme is burlesque. Designed by respected Portuguese architect Álvaro Vieira, Armazéns do Chiado is an upmarket shopping mall incorporating several designer boutiques and the FNAC music and entertainment store, which sells CDs, DVDs, books, magazines and computers, plus loads of accessories. For a unique souvenir browse the range of traditional Portuguese-manufactured goods in A Vida Portuguesa, in the Baixa. Similarly, at Conserveira de Lisboa they sell tinned sardines in colourful retro packaging.
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, where all the stones speak, telling us Lisbon’s story. 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. Thanks to its lookouts, scanning the horizon is a unique experience that tourists and locals absolutely love. Among the eleven castle towers, its gardens and inspiring landscape, it is easy to understand why this iconic castle is one of the most visited monuments in Portugal. Opt for a guided tour, so you can discover all the precious historical memories that are stored in the São Jorge Castle. We highlight the Torre do Tombo where, in the darkroom, we admired Lisbon from a new perspective! Through a periscope, an optical system created by Leonardo Da Vinci that plays with lenses and mirrors, we can observe the city in real time and at a 360° angle. It is an exceptional experience that allows us to rediscover Lisbon. Be sure to visit the museum as well, which has a collection of objects belonging to different cultures that inhabited the castle area over the years, and thus helped create the Lisbon of today. Noteworthy are the Islamic objects that came from the strong Muslim occupation before D. Afonso Henriques’ conquest. You should also visit the two houses from the Islamic period, which can be found in the archaeological nucleus. With huge historical and cultural value, these are the two largest houses of this period in the Iberian Peninsula. The São Jorge Castle is a city landmark that, because of all its beauty and meaning, should be a place whose visit is indispensable. It is also ideal for a family visit, as it has plenty of activities where past scenarios are recreated.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
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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, where all the stones speak, telling us Lisbon’s story. 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. Thanks to its lookouts, scanning the horizon is a unique experience that tourists and locals absolutely love. Among the eleven castle towers, its gardens and inspiring landscape, it is easy to understand why this iconic castle is one of the most visited monuments in Portugal. Opt for a guided tour, so you can discover all the precious historical memories that are stored in the São Jorge Castle. We highlight the Torre do Tombo where, in the darkroom, we admired Lisbon from a new perspective! Through a periscope, an optical system created by Leonardo Da Vinci that plays with lenses and mirrors, we can observe the city in real time and at a 360° angle. It is an exceptional experience that allows us to rediscover Lisbon. Be sure to visit the museum as well, which has a collection of objects belonging to different cultures that inhabited the castle area over the years, and thus helped create the Lisbon of today. Noteworthy are the Islamic objects that came from the strong Muslim occupation before D. Afonso Henriques’ conquest. You should also visit the two houses from the Islamic period, which can be found in the archaeological nucleus. With huge historical and cultural value, these are the two largest houses of this period in the Iberian Peninsula. The São Jorge Castle is a city landmark that, because of all its beauty and meaning, should be a place whose visit is indispensable. It is also ideal for a family visit, as it has plenty of activities where past scenarios are recreated.
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. The metallic structure has a neo-gothic design, a revivalism almost certainly inspired by the nearby ruins of the Convento do Carmo (Carmo Convent) given that the rest of the structure is largely in tune with European iron architecture. 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 Ouro
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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. The metallic structure has a neo-gothic design, a revivalism almost certainly inspired by the nearby ruins of the Convento do Carmo (Carmo Convent) given that the rest of the structure is largely in tune with European iron architecture. 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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Torre ng Belém
Av. Brasília
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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.
Near Cais do Sodré, right on the Tagus, there is space here to stretch out in the sun, a riverside terrace wher you can sip a drink, and eminently Instagrammable views.
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Quiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das Naus
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Near Cais do Sodré, right on the Tagus, there is space here to stretch out in the sun, a riverside terrace wher you can sip a drink, and eminently Instagrammable views.
This hub of creative industries also has shops, cafés, a very stylish bookstore and, on Sunday mornings, a market where you can pick up accessories, handicrafts, clothing and other cool stuffs.
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LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de Faria
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This hub of creative industries also has shops, cafés, a very stylish bookstore and, on Sunday mornings, a market where you can pick up accessories, handicrafts, clothing and other cool stuffs.
Rossio is the liveliest square in the city, where people stop to sit and relax, or for a drink at the several atmospheric cafes with outdoor sitting (the most popular is the art deco Cafe Nicola on the western side). On either side of the square are two baroque fountains, and in the center is a monument measuring 27 meters in height. It consists of a pedestal with marble allegories of Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation, qualities attributed to Dom Pedro IV, whose statue stands on top of the monument. In the 19th century the square was paved with cobblestones in wave patterns, a design seen today in many other pavements all over Portugal, and that has spread to Portugal's former colonies from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Macao (China). On the north side of the square is the Dona Maria II National Theater, a monumental neoclassical building built in the 1840s. The portico has six Ionic columns (originally from the Church of St. Francis, destroyed in the 1755 earthquake), and crowning the pediment is a statue of playwright Gil Vicente.
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Rossio Square
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Rossio is the liveliest square in the city, where people stop to sit and relax, or for a drink at the several atmospheric cafes with outdoor sitting (the most popular is the art deco Cafe Nicola on the western side). On either side of the square are two baroque fountains, and in the center is a monument measuring 27 meters in height. It consists of a pedestal with marble allegories of Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation, qualities attributed to Dom Pedro IV, whose statue stands on top of the monument. In the 19th century the square was paved with cobblestones in wave patterns, a design seen today in many other pavements all over Portugal, and that has spread to Portugal's former colonies from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Macao (China). On the north side of the square is the Dona Maria II National Theater, a monumental neoclassical building built in the 1840s. The portico has six Ionic columns (originally from the Church of St. Francis, destroyed in the 1755 earthquake), and crowning the pediment is a statue of playwright Gil Vicente.
The ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights. It stands as a reminder of the devastating 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the city, although the Gothic architecture is an example from the 14th century. An archaeological museum is housed in the old altar and has an eclectic collection of treasures that include eerie South American mummies.
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Kumbento ng Carmo
27 Largo do Carmo
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The ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights. It stands as a reminder of the devastating 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the city, although the Gothic architecture is an example from the 14th century. An archaeological museum is housed in the old altar and has an eclectic collection of treasures that include eerie South American mummies.

Food Scene

Once upon a time there was an elegant Palace, built in 1781, where the aristocracy and bons vivants danced, enjoyed lavish banquets and admired new works of art. A different Palace, with its graceful architecture and its history and experience, that hosted a number of irreverent figures associated with curious expressions in Portuguese, such as “farrobodó” and “à grande e à francesa”. In2014, Quintela Palace has been reborn in the hands of three partners who realised that it was a unique business opportunity, where they could develop an original concept never before attempted in the capital. It was a challenging and lengthy project due to a number of conditioning factors, taking more than a year and a half to be completed, supported by excellent partnerships. The first priority was to restore the paintwork and stained glass, maintaining the original characteristics, remaining true to the palace’s historical past. The architect, Frederico Valsassina, conceived a design in which classical and modern are harmoniously combined. The decoration was designed by the architect Catarina Cabral, who sought pieces in a restrained and timeless style to be integrated into the atmosphere of the palace without overwhelming the grandeur of its details and frescos. Here you can find seven renowned restaurants that have created, with a touch of extravagance, different and original gastronomic concepts.
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Palácio Chiado
70 R. do Alecrim
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Once upon a time there was an elegant Palace, built in 1781, where the aristocracy and bons vivants danced, enjoyed lavish banquets and admired new works of art. A different Palace, with its graceful architecture and its history and experience, that hosted a number of irreverent figures associated with curious expressions in Portuguese, such as “farrobodó” and “à grande e à francesa”. In2014, Quintela Palace has been reborn in the hands of three partners who realised that it was a unique business opportunity, where they could develop an original concept never before attempted in the capital. It was a challenging and lengthy project due to a number of conditioning factors, taking more than a year and a half to be completed, supported by excellent partnerships. The first priority was to restore the paintwork and stained glass, maintaining the original characteristics, remaining true to the palace’s historical past. The architect, Frederico Valsassina, conceived a design in which classical and modern are harmoniously combined. The decoration was designed by the architect Catarina Cabral, who sought pieces in a restrained and timeless style to be integrated into the atmosphere of the palace without overwhelming the grandeur of its details and frescos. Here you can find seven renowned restaurants that have created, with a touch of extravagance, different and original gastronomic concepts.
One of the best restaurants in Lisbon! Have to book! At the door is written ' Mercearia' which means grocery, and it is not cheating . This contemporary old-fashioned tavern, with mosaic floors and tables with marble tops also have for sale some of the traditional Portuguese products, served with meals. In Chiado, opened in March 2012 and wants to be mainly a breakfast inn. But in the afternoon and evening you can also nibble some cheeses and some charcuterie, all national and from small producers. The space is small (there are few tables and lunch do not take reservations ) but to recreate a certain atmosphere of yesteryear is well done and takes us to an idealized Portuguese tavern.
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Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das Flores
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One of the best restaurants in Lisbon! Have to book! At the door is written ' Mercearia' which means grocery, and it is not cheating . This contemporary old-fashioned tavern, with mosaic floors and tables with marble tops also have for sale some of the traditional Portuguese products, served with meals. In Chiado, opened in March 2012 and wants to be mainly a breakfast inn. But in the afternoon and evening you can also nibble some cheeses and some charcuterie, all national and from small producers. The space is small (there are few tables and lunch do not take reservations ) but to recreate a certain atmosphere of yesteryear is well done and takes us to an idealized Portuguese tavern.
Required restaurant. small space with a few tables and seats at the counter . They do not take reservations and it is almost always full full. Fast and efficient service . Recommend the tasting menu, in the case of not having hungry, it's enough for two people
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A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro V
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Required restaurant. small space with a few tables and seats at the counter . They do not take reservations and it is almost always full full. Fast and efficient service . Recommend the tasting menu, in the case of not having hungry, it's enough for two people
Time Out has just transformed Lisbon’s main market hall into a foodie hangout that brings together some of the city’s favourite food shops and restaurants. Meet the new Mercado da Ribeira. Mercado da Ribeira has had many guises – its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, and it was once one of the most famous fish markets in Europe. Many of its traders have been selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and flowers there for decades – the place is part of the fabric of Lisbon. When Time Out learned in 2010 that the city council was seeking bids for the chance to manage a large part of the iconic attraction, it couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The Time Out Mercado da Ribeira now brings together some of the city’s most loved names in food and drink. Here are eight big names that you should get to know: first in the market, then on their own turf.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de Julho
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Time Out has just transformed Lisbon’s main market hall into a foodie hangout that brings together some of the city’s favourite food shops and restaurants. Meet the new Mercado da Ribeira. Mercado da Ribeira has had many guises – its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, and it was once one of the most famous fish markets in Europe. Many of its traders have been selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and flowers there for decades – the place is part of the fabric of Lisbon. When Time Out learned in 2010 that the city council was seeking bids for the chance to manage a large part of the iconic attraction, it couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The Time Out Mercado da Ribeira now brings together some of the city’s most loved names in food and drink. Here are eight big names that you should get to know: first in the market, then on their own turf.
Excellent pastry! Confeitaria Nacional was founded in 1829 by Balthazar Roiz Castanheiro. Confeitaria Nacional was a place of excellence through the reigns of Queen Maria, King Pedro V, King Luis I, King Carlos I and King Manuel II – until the Republican Revolution in 1910 Distinguished by CNN (2014) In a few lucky corners of the world, pastry makers have been perfecting their creations for generations, reaching the point where they’re works of art. Here are nine of the world’s oldest pastry shops - tried and trusted by centuries of cake-hungry visitors. (…) Confeitaria Nacional (Lisbon) An ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 in a stately corner building on the “Praça da Figueira” square. It’s still run by descendants of the founder. The traditional Portuguese Christmas cake Bolo-Rei (King’s Cake) was brought to Portugal by Confeitaria Nacional’s Balthazar Rodrigues Castanheiro Filho from the south of France in the 19th century. Based on the seasonal French favorite Gateau des Rois, the Bolo-Rei is a bread-like cake with raisins, candied fruits and nuts. At other times of year, it’s worth trying one of their popular "Pastéis de Nata" - custard tarts. It’s arguable which is more ornate, the shop’s exterior or the pastries inside. Confeitaria Nacional has been serving its custard tarts to the people of Lisbon since 1829.
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Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da Figueira
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Excellent pastry! Confeitaria Nacional was founded in 1829 by Balthazar Roiz Castanheiro. Confeitaria Nacional was a place of excellence through the reigns of Queen Maria, King Pedro V, King Luis I, King Carlos I and King Manuel II – until the Republican Revolution in 1910 Distinguished by CNN (2014) In a few lucky corners of the world, pastry makers have been perfecting their creations for generations, reaching the point where they’re works of art. Here are nine of the world’s oldest pastry shops - tried and trusted by centuries of cake-hungry visitors. (…) Confeitaria Nacional (Lisbon) An ornate pastry shop with cream-colored walls trimmed in gold and overlooked by a mirrored ceiling, the Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 in a stately corner building on the “Praça da Figueira” square. It’s still run by descendants of the founder. The traditional Portuguese Christmas cake Bolo-Rei (King’s Cake) was brought to Portugal by Confeitaria Nacional’s Balthazar Rodrigues Castanheiro Filho from the south of France in the 19th century. Based on the seasonal French favorite Gateau des Rois, the Bolo-Rei is a bread-like cake with raisins, candied fruits and nuts. At other times of year, it’s worth trying one of their popular "Pastéis de Nata" - custard tarts. It’s arguable which is more ornate, the shop’s exterior or the pastries inside. Confeitaria Nacional has been serving its custard tarts to the people of Lisbon since 1829.
Good pastry and bread ...for breakfast or to eat a scone or a croissant in the middle of the day
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Confeitaria Lisboa
46B Av. de Roma
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Good pastry and bread ...for breakfast or to eat a scone or a croissant in the middle of the day
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge is a dock area filled with restaurants and bars in former warehouses. There are several to choose from, mainly international restaurants. All of them facing the river, with great views of the bridge, the Monument to Christ, and the marina.
Doca de Santo Amaro
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge is a dock area filled with restaurants and bars in former warehouses. There are several to choose from, mainly international restaurants. All of them facing the river, with great views of the bridge, the Monument to Christ, and the marina.

Drinks & Nightlife

http://www.pensaoamor.pt/PT/ 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)
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do Alecrim
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http://www.pensaoamor.pt/PT/ 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)
Known as the pink Street, this street is in the Cais do Sodre neighbourhood, and it has literally dozens of bars to pop in and outof. Or to dance in, of course.
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Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do Carvalho
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Known as the pink Street, this street is in the Cais do Sodre neighbourhood, and it has literally dozens of bars to pop in and outof. Or to dance in, of course.
One of the city's best winebars, with more than 400 Portuguese wines, that you can order by the glass. Ther you have 3 sommeliers to answer any question you might have about the wines.
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BA Wine Bar Bairro Alto
107 R. da Rosa
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One of the city's best winebars, with more than 400 Portuguese wines, that you can order by the glass. Ther you have 3 sommeliers to answer any question you might have about the wines.

Parks & Nature

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. The big attractions within the park 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. 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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Observation Deck Park Eduardo VII
Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira
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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. The big attractions within the park 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. 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.
If you want to escape the hassle and the heat of Lisbon on a hot summer day, why not try the beaches of Costa da Caparica, just across the Tejo river. The locals swarm to the village of Caparica, that looks a lot like Brighton in England or Benidorm in Spain, but just away from the village, past the vast camping sites tens of kilometres of white, unspoilt beaches are at your disposal! By bus: from Praça de Espanha take bus 153 to Costa de Caparica bus station. Walk five minutes south along the boulevard and you’ll see the little train, that leaves every half hour (until end of September). The 161 bus from Praca de Areeiro will also take you to Caparica. If you prefer you can book a Tuk Tuk directly with us that drives you to where you want!
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Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de Julho
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If you want to escape the hassle and the heat of Lisbon on a hot summer day, why not try the beaches of Costa da Caparica, just across the Tejo river. The locals swarm to the village of Caparica, that looks a lot like Brighton in England or Benidorm in Spain, but just away from the village, past the vast camping sites tens of kilometres of white, unspoilt beaches are at your disposal! By bus: from Praça de Espanha take bus 153 to Costa de Caparica bus station. Walk five minutes south along the boulevard and you’ll see the little train, that leaves every half hour (until end of September). The 161 bus from Praca de Areeiro will also take you to Caparica. If you prefer you can book a Tuk Tuk directly with us that drives you to where you want!
One of the best beaches near Lisbon. Long sandy beach, with an excellent fish restaurant - Bar do Peixe
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Alfarim
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One of the best beaches near Lisbon. Long sandy beach, with an excellent fish restaurant - Bar do Peixe

Arts & Culture

Originally controversial for its striking modern architecture next to the historical Jeronimos Monastery, the Belem Cultural Center (simply referred to as CCB) was built to host Portugal's presidency of the European Union in 1992. It has since become the host of numerous international exhibitions (from photography to mixed-media installations), cultural events and congresses, and is also an arts complex with the city's largest auditorium. For years it was also home to the Design Museum, but that space is now occupied by the Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The terrace cafe on the first floor with a garden overlooking the river and the Discoveries Monument is a great place to relax.
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Sentro ng Kultura ng Belém
Praça do Império
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Originally controversial for its striking modern architecture next to the historical Jeronimos Monastery, the Belem Cultural Center (simply referred to as CCB) was built to host Portugal's presidency of the European Union in 1992. It has since become the host of numerous international exhibitions (from photography to mixed-media installations), cultural events and congresses, and is also an arts complex with the city's largest auditorium. For years it was also home to the Design Museum, but that space is now occupied by the Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The terrace cafe on the first floor with a garden overlooking the river and the Discoveries Monument is a great place to relax.
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. Moreover, there was a need to bind one of Lisbon’s most prominent fronts, the Belém monument area, where the construction of the new building has created a new dynamism in the museum’s surrounding area, creating new public spaces and urban walkways in the city that are reminiscent of earlier times. The new Coach Museum building comprises a main hall with a suspended nave and an annex, which is connected by an overpass, enabling circulation from one building to the other. This layout creates a gantry like structure directed towards an internal square, where the old Rua da Junqueira buildings also face. The new museum encompasses premises for the permanent and temporary exhibitions, reception halls, and a workshop for conservation and restoration, a contribution towards the development of conservation and restoration activities of this unique legacy. New spaces have been provided for the Library and the Archive, as well as an Auditorium, which will allow for the organization of a number of cultural activities that will greatly improve the scope of the public programs offered by the museum. To accommodate visitors, restaurant services, a Museum Shop and a Tourist Information centre have been projected. Reference must also be made to the surrounding areas of the new building, specifically, the Museum Square, a free public access area intended for the development cultural and leisure activities.
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Pambansang Museo ng Coche
136 Av. da Índia
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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. Moreover, there was a need to bind one of Lisbon’s most prominent fronts, the Belém monument area, where the construction of the new building has created a new dynamism in the museum’s surrounding area, creating new public spaces and urban walkways in the city that are reminiscent of earlier times. The new Coach Museum building comprises a main hall with a suspended nave and an annex, which is connected by an overpass, enabling circulation from one building to the other. This layout creates a gantry like structure directed towards an internal square, where the old Rua da Junqueira buildings also face. The new museum encompasses premises for the permanent and temporary exhibitions, reception halls, and a workshop for conservation and restoration, a contribution towards the development of conservation and restoration activities of this unique legacy. New spaces have been provided for the Library and the Archive, as well as an Auditorium, which will allow for the organization of a number of cultural activities that will greatly improve the scope of the public programs offered by the museum. To accommodate visitors, restaurant services, a Museum Shop and a Tourist Information centre have been projected. Reference must also be made to the surrounding areas of the new building, specifically, the Museum Square, a free public access area intended for the development cultural and leisure activities.
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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Museo Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de Berna
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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.
King Manuel I had the idea of erecting a large monastery close to the site where Henry the Navigator had built a church dedicated to Santa Maria de Belém in the 15th century. With a view to perpetuating the memory of Henry and acknowledging his own great devotion to Our Lady and St. Jerome, Manuel I chose to establish the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém on a site just outside Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus. The monastery was given to the Order of St. Jerome, which is why it was given the name of Jerónimos (or Hieronymite) Monastery. The Monastery is a cultural reference point that has attracted artists, chroniclers and travellers in the course of its five centuries of existence. It received, and became a burial place, for kings, and later poets. Today it is admired by one and all, not only as a remarkable piece of architecture but also as integral part of Portuguese culture and identity. The Hieronymite Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907 and in 1983 UNESCO classified it as a "World Heritage Site".
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Monasteryo ng Jerónimos
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King Manuel I had the idea of erecting a large monastery close to the site where Henry the Navigator had built a church dedicated to Santa Maria de Belém in the 15th century. With a view to perpetuating the memory of Henry and acknowledging his own great devotion to Our Lady and St. Jerome, Manuel I chose to establish the Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém on a site just outside Lisbon on the banks of the River Tagus. The monastery was given to the Order of St. Jerome, which is why it was given the name of Jerónimos (or Hieronymite) Monastery. The Monastery is a cultural reference point that has attracted artists, chroniclers and travellers in the course of its five centuries of existence. It received, and became a burial place, for kings, and later poets. Today it is admired by one and all, not only as a remarkable piece of architecture but also as integral part of Portuguese culture and identity. The Hieronymite Monastery was declared a National Monument in 1907 and in 1983 UNESCO classified it as a "World Heritage Site".
Lisbon's Electricity Museum is found in a large industrial building by the river. Built in the early 1900s as a power plant, it now explains the evolution of energy and also hosts diverse temporary exhibitions (photography, painting, sculpture) in its vast interior. The permanent exhibition shows original machinery and there are also educational spaces with demonstrations for visitors of all ages.
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MAAT
Avenida Brasília
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Lisbon's Electricity Museum is found in a large industrial building by the river. Built in the early 1900s as a power plant, it now explains the evolution of energy and also hosts diverse temporary exhibitions (photography, painting, sculpture) in its vast interior. The permanent exhibition shows original machinery and there are also educational spaces with demonstrations for visitors of all ages.
This monument was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), one of the great personalities of the Portuguese Discoveries. Inside the building there is a conference room (auditorium), exhibition rooms and a magnificent view to the mouth of the river Tagus. Memories of a Site The year 1940 celebrates the third centenary of the Restoration of Independence from Spain, as well as the eighth centenary of the year in which Dom Afonso Henriques first took the title of King of Portugal. This double centenary was celebrated by a serie of cultural events, which culminated in the “Exhibition of Portuguese World”. The celebration took place in the Praça do Império in Belém (rich in imperial symbolism) and the highlight was the temporary monument dedicated to the Portuguese discoveries – Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Designed by the architect Cottinelli Telmo and the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, was rebuilt as permanent structure in 1960, the year of the fifth centenary of the death of Infant D. Henrique. The principal dimensions of the Monument to the Discoveries - Height, above ground - 50metres - Maximum width - 20metres - Maximum length - 46metres - Built area - 695squaremetres - Foundations - average depth of piles - 20metres - Central figure - Infante D. Henrique - 9metres - Flanking figures - (32) - 7metres The Exterior of the Monument In remembering the deeds of the “discoveries”, one of the dominant symbols came to be that of the caravels departing on those voyages that would lead to the construction of the modern world. It was this spirit that inspired the concept of the Monument to the Discoveries. It takes the form of a caravel, flanked on the lower part by two ramps that meet at the prow, which is dominated by the figure of Infante D. Henrique. The upper part represents the sails of a caravel surmounted by a representation of the Portuguese arms of the 14th and 15th centuries. Along each ramp stand 32 figures that represent all together an historical synthesis of significant players linked to the discoveries. The whole area above the entrance to the monument is taken up with the representation of a sword decorated at the hilt by the cross of the house of Avis, symbolizing both the force of arms and the Christian faith. The inspiration of the figures, which comes in large part from the Nuno Gonçalves panels, was interpreted by Francisco Franco. Decoration of the approach: The Rosewind Designed in marble insets, this Rosewind of 50m in diameter has at its centre a 14m wide map of the world, decorated with ships and caravels tracing the principal routes taken by Portuguese mariners and their respective dates. The authorship is from the architect Cristino da Silva. The background is made up of a design of 3m waves carried out in traditional portuguese pavement mosaic - calçada.
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Av. Brasília
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This monument was built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), one of the great personalities of the Portuguese Discoveries. Inside the building there is a conference room (auditorium), exhibition rooms and a magnificent view to the mouth of the river Tagus. Memories of a Site The year 1940 celebrates the third centenary of the Restoration of Independence from Spain, as well as the eighth centenary of the year in which Dom Afonso Henriques first took the title of King of Portugal. This double centenary was celebrated by a serie of cultural events, which culminated in the “Exhibition of Portuguese World”. The celebration took place in the Praça do Império in Belém (rich in imperial symbolism) and the highlight was the temporary monument dedicated to the Portuguese discoveries – Padrão dos Descobrimentos. Designed by the architect Cottinelli Telmo and the sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, was rebuilt as permanent structure in 1960, the year of the fifth centenary of the death of Infant D. Henrique. The principal dimensions of the Monument to the Discoveries - Height, above ground - 50metres - Maximum width - 20metres - Maximum length - 46metres - Built area - 695squaremetres - Foundations - average depth of piles - 20metres - Central figure - Infante D. Henrique - 9metres - Flanking figures - (32) - 7metres The Exterior of the Monument In remembering the deeds of the “discoveries”, one of the dominant symbols came to be that of the caravels departing on those voyages that would lead to the construction of the modern world. It was this spirit that inspired the concept of the Monument to the Discoveries. It takes the form of a caravel, flanked on the lower part by two ramps that meet at the prow, which is dominated by the figure of Infante D. Henrique. The upper part represents the sails of a caravel surmounted by a representation of the Portuguese arms of the 14th and 15th centuries. Along each ramp stand 32 figures that represent all together an historical synthesis of significant players linked to the discoveries. The whole area above the entrance to the monument is taken up with the representation of a sword decorated at the hilt by the cross of the house of Avis, symbolizing both the force of arms and the Christian faith. The inspiration of the figures, which comes in large part from the Nuno Gonçalves panels, was interpreted by Francisco Franco. Decoration of the approach: The Rosewind Designed in marble insets, this Rosewind of 50m in diameter has at its centre a 14m wide map of the world, decorated with ships and caravels tracing the principal routes taken by Portuguese mariners and their respective dates. The authorship is from the architect Cristino da Silva. The background is made up of a design of 3m waves carried out in traditional portuguese pavement mosaic - calçada.
Portugal's "national gallery" is the Ancient Art Museum, opened in 1884 in a 17th-century palace. Its most significant works include Hieronymus Bosch's "Temptation of Saint Anthony" and Albrecht Dürer's "Saint Jerome," but the main highlight is a 15th century masterpiece attributed to Portuguese artist Nuno Gonçalves, called the "Panels of St. Vincent." It's one of the first collective portraits in European art, showing sixty portraits of various personalities, believed to be venerating Saint Vincent. One of them is Prince Henry the Navigator in his most famous illustration. In addition to painting, there is also a collection of sculpture and decorative arts, much of it related to the Age of Discovery, when Portugal made Europe's first cultural exchanges with Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Of particular interest is the Monstrance of Belém, made with gems and gold brought back by Vasco da Gama, and Japanese screens showing the Portuguese arriving in Japan. After a visit to the museum, relax in its delightful garden with river views, where you may sit enjoying a drink or meal from the café.
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Pambansang Museo ng Sining na Lumang Panahon
Rua das Janelas Verdes
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Portugal's "national gallery" is the Ancient Art Museum, opened in 1884 in a 17th-century palace. Its most significant works include Hieronymus Bosch's "Temptation of Saint Anthony" and Albrecht Dürer's "Saint Jerome," but the main highlight is a 15th century masterpiece attributed to Portuguese artist Nuno Gonçalves, called the "Panels of St. Vincent." It's one of the first collective portraits in European art, showing sixty portraits of various personalities, believed to be venerating Saint Vincent. One of them is Prince Henry the Navigator in his most famous illustration. In addition to painting, there is also a collection of sculpture and decorative arts, much of it related to the Age of Discovery, when Portugal made Europe's first cultural exchanges with Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Of particular interest is the Monstrance of Belém, made with gems and gold brought back by Vasco da Gama, and Japanese screens showing the Portuguese arriving in Japan. After a visit to the museum, relax in its delightful garden with river views, where you may sit enjoying a drink or meal from the café.
The Águas Livres Aqueduct has been supplying the town of Lisbon of its waters since 1748 and it is considered to be one of the most remarkable examples of 18th-century Portuguese engineering. Its construction was ordered by king João the 5th, according to the project of Manuel of the Maia, and the plan was paid for by a special sales tax on beef, olive oil, wine, and other products. With 14 Km of stretch since the main spring and with several subsidiary aqueducts and distribution, with a total of 58 Km, the Aqueduct used to supply a useful and beautiful fountain’s network in the city. The Aqueduct has in its most monumental part an set of 35 arches, over the Alcântara valley covering 941 m. The tallest arches reach a height of 65 m, and many are pointed, reminiscent of arches in Gothic style. It is considered to be a masterpiece of engineering of the Baroque period. The Águas Livres Aqueduct is nowadays deactivated and can be visited as part of the Water Museum (EPAL-Museu da Água).
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Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
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The Águas Livres Aqueduct has been supplying the town of Lisbon of its waters since 1748 and it is considered to be one of the most remarkable examples of 18th-century Portuguese engineering. Its construction was ordered by king João the 5th, according to the project of Manuel of the Maia, and the plan was paid for by a special sales tax on beef, olive oil, wine, and other products. With 14 Km of stretch since the main spring and with several subsidiary aqueducts and distribution, with a total of 58 Km, the Aqueduct used to supply a useful and beautiful fountain’s network in the city. The Aqueduct has in its most monumental part an set of 35 arches, over the Alcântara valley covering 941 m. The tallest arches reach a height of 65 m, and many are pointed, reminiscent of arches in Gothic style. It is considered to be a masterpiece of engineering of the Baroque period. The Águas Livres Aqueduct is nowadays deactivated and can be visited as part of the Water Museum (EPAL-Museu da Água).
The National Palace of Ajuda, a former royal palace and a national monument, is a magnificent museum and the only palace that can be visited in Lisbon. It faithfully preserves its original 19th-century arrangement and decorations of the rooms, namely in the monarchs private quarters and throne hall. Strategically placed on the top of the hill of Ajuda, and enjoying an exceptional view over the River Tagus, the Palace houses important collections of 18th- and 19th- century decorative arts: gold and silverware, jewellery, textiles, furniture, glassware and ceramics, as well as collections of paintings, engravings, sculpture and photography.
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Pambansang Palasyo ng Ajuda
Largo da Ajuda
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The National Palace of Ajuda, a former royal palace and a national monument, is a magnificent museum and the only palace that can be visited in Lisbon. It faithfully preserves its original 19th-century arrangement and decorations of the rooms, namely in the monarchs private quarters and throne hall. Strategically placed on the top of the hill of Ajuda, and enjoying an exceptional view over the River Tagus, the Palace houses important collections of 18th- and 19th- century decorative arts: gold and silverware, jewellery, textiles, furniture, glassware and ceramics, as well as collections of paintings, engravings, sculpture and photography.