Must see in Lisbon

At first it's difficult to understand this city and see its beauty, but it isn't impossible. In a short guide I will show you how to feel the unique atmosphere of Lisbon and tell you what you must see in Lisbon.

Where to book a hotel?

If you are looking for a cheap hotel, I recommend Hotel Amadora Palace. However, if you prefer to rest in a more luxurious hotel, you can choose Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel or Verride Palácio Santa Catarina.

Weather in Lisbon

In Portugal it is cooler than in Spain, because this beautiful country is located near the ocean. However, in the winter you will never encounter a snowstorm here. On colder days you need to remember about warm clothes. There are many cloudy and cold days in Lisbon.

Walk around Lisbon

Walking around Lisbon is tiring because the city was built on the hills. The reward for the effort will be beautiful views of the city. You must remember about comfortable shoes during packing.

What to see in Lisbon

Rua Augusta

It's a shopping street connecting Praça do Comércio with Rossio.

Praça do Comércio

It is located on the banks of the Tagus River, on the axis of the representative promenade - Rua Augusta. It is separated from the outlet of this street by the Arc de Triomphe, and from the river - a part of the quay called Cais das Colunas. It is still known as Terreiro do Paço because there was the Ribeira Palace, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755.

Rossio

Differently Praça de D. Pedro IV in the Baixa district.

Elevador de Santa Justa

A historic elevator in Santa Justa. It connects the lower streets of Baixa with higher Largo do Carmo.

Sé Cathedral

A cathedral commemorating the liberation of the city from the Moors.

Alfama and the Portas Do Sol Lookout

This is an old medieval quarter that surprisingly preserves this specific atmosphere and charm. Portas Do Sol is the most famous viewpoint in Lisbon.

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

A large monastery complex in the Belém.

Padrao dos Descobrimentos

Monument located in the Belém, next to the Torre de Belem.

Torre de Belem

A military building from 1520 near Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, at the mouth of the Tagus to the ocean.

Pasteis de Belem

You should try the delicious French pudding muffins that are characteristic of Portuguese cuisine.

Cascais

Located about 30 kilometers west of Lisbon and one of the richest towns in Portugal. Cascais is surrounded by beaches to the west and the Sintra mountains to the north of the city.

Oceanarium

The largest oceanarium in Europe, where lives more than 25,000 sea creatures from around the world.

Christo Rei

It's a magnificent monument towering over Lisbon, located on the southern bank of Rio Tejo. The main reason why it is worth visiting is an 80 meter high viewing platform offering a dazzling view of Lisbon and a suspension bridge resembling the one from San Francisco.

Sintra:

Pena Palace - a palace from the Romantic period in the town of Sintra west of Lisbon.

Moorish Castle - a medieval castle also located in Sintra. It was built during the reign of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula.

Cabo Da Roca

A cape located on the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal, within the Sintra-Cascais National Park west of Lisbon and the westernmost point of Europe's mainland.