City Overview & History
See all (10)Lisbon Residents
Over the past one hundred years the city’s population has grown considerably, especially after the…
Lisbon History
Fires, plague, the worst recorded earthquake in Europe’s history, revolutions, coups and dictatorship, you name…
Lisbon Today
Given its tumultuous history, Lisbon has constantly undergone rebuilding and renovation which has dampened its…
Public Holidays
Banks, offices, department stores and some shops close on public holidays, however on New Year’s…
Shopping
See all (18)Discoteca Amalia
A store that pays homage to Portugal’s most famous fadista, Amalia Rodrigues, come here for…
Santos Oficios
A must-stop shop for Portuguese folk art, you’ll find glazed pottery here along with Madeira…
A Arte da Terra
Found in the cobblestoned stables of an old bishop’s palace, this place sells authentic Portuguese…
Mercado da Carcavelos
A Thursday morning market opposite the train station that contains lots of off-beat clothes and…
Festivals
See all (19)New Year’s Eve
Fireworks, free concerts and DJs all converge down by the river to ring in ano…
Lisbon Marathon
A pre-Christmas run from Praca do Comercio to Belem heralds the start of the city’s…
Dia de Sao Martinho – 11th November
Celebrating the day of St Martin, Lisboetas gather to eat chestnuts and drink agua-pe (young…
Arte Lisboa
Parque das Nacoes transforms into a huge fair with over sixty Portuguese and international galleries…
Jazz em Agosto
A jazz event at the Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian that welcomes classic and new musicians to…
Festival dos Oceanos
Lisbon celebrates its seafaring heritage in this two week festival with swashbuckling parades, world music,…
Places to Visit
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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…
Masjids
See all (32)Igreja Paroquial do Santíssimo Sacramento
Calçada Sacramento 11, Lisbon, Portugal 21 342 5369
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
In terms of health, always carry enough prescription medications with you; in fact bringing a…
Hotels
See all (15)Pensao Residencial Camoes
Address: Travessa do Poco da Cidade 38, 1st floor Tel: +351 213 467 510 Website:…
Lisbon Poets Hostel
The building dates back to the 17th century but there is nothing old about this…
Lisbon Calling
The original frescos, azulejos and hardwood floors decorate this popular hostel in Barrio Alto, near…
Travellers House
Within walking distance to all major attractions, this hostel is set in a converted 250-year…
Pensao Galicia
Right in the middle of central Braxia, this hostel is a no-frills guest house that…
Residencial Florcente
A 2 minute walk from Rossio, the Residêncial Florescente is located on a particularly great…
Restaurants
See all (19)Real Indiana
The food here is of a Punjabi sensibility with partial halal dishes – the staff…
Restaurante Piramide
Specialising in Egyptian food, this establishment is located in a shopping centre near the Saldanha…
El Rei D’Frango
A restaurant specialising in grilled meat from salmon and febras (sautéed pork strips), it is…
Halal Restaurants
Real Indiana
The food here is of a Punjabi sensibility with partial halal dishes – the staff…
Restaurante Piramide
Specialising in Egyptian food, this establishment is located in a shopping centre near the Saldanha…
Transportation - Getting Around
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• Traffic drives on the right in Portugal. Speed limits are 50kph in towns and…
From the airport
Aeroporto de Lisboa is situated 6km outside of Lisbon; there is a 24hr exchange bureau,…
Organized Tours
Boat Tours
Transtejo has a large selection of boat tours, including two-hour, 30-minute tours of the River…
Bus and Tram Tours
Bus tours are offered by Cityrama, including trips to Sintra, Cascais and Estoril. Tours depart…
Walking Tours
Some of the best walking tours of Lisbon are found on the ‘Inside Lisbon’ website…