What to do with Children in Tow
The great thing about Lisbon is that it’s full of the little things that can…
Padrao dos Descobrimentos (The Discovery Monument)
This amazing monument was officially inaugurated in 1960, marking 500 years after the death of…
Torre de Belem (Belem Tower)
If Padrao dos Descobrimentos is the monument to Portugal’s Age of Discovery then Torre de…
Mosteriro dos Jeronimos
Built to herald the success of Vasco da Gama’s discovery of a sea route to…
Ponte 25 de Abril
You would swear this bridge is almost a dead ringer for San Francisco’s Golden Gate…
Palacio da Assembleia da Republica (Assembly of the Republic)
Almost a temple, with its columns and statues symbolising justice and fortitude, this is where…
Museu da Marioneta (Puppet Museum)
This magical museum is housed in the 17th century Convento das Bernadas and showcase all…
Basilica da Estrela
Completed in 1790 by Dona Maria I (her tomb is here) in gratitude for the…
Panteao Nacional (National Pantheon)
While intended to be a church, this structure now pays homage to the heroes and…
Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum)
If you must see only one museum in Lisbon make it this one. Housed in…
Castelo de Sao Jorge (St George’s Castle)
Towering over Lisbon, this castle has seen much of history: Moors in the 9th century,…
Casa dos Bicos (House of Points)
It’s not called House of Points for nothing; some 1125 pyramid shaped stones punctuate the…
Museu do Chiado
This gallery has a permanent art collection of 19th-20th century pieces from Rodin, Jorge Vieira…
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Found in boho Santa Catarina, this viewpoint boasts views from the river to the Ponte…
Convento do Carmo & Museu rqueologico
All but destroyed completely by the earthquake, its crushed pillars and fragile arches, exposed to…
Rossio & Praca da Figueira
Rossio is the local nickname for Praca Pedro IV and with all the hustle and…
Praca do Municipio
Northwest of Praca do Comercio, this square alludes to Lisbon’s marine history as its former…
Praca do Comercio
A square right on Lisbon’s riverfront, this place seems to out-do any place you’ve ever…