Guidebook for Lisbon
Arts & Culture
The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém, in 1983.
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Jerónimosklostret
The Jerónimos Monastery is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém, in 1983.
Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in Belém. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
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Belém-tornet
Av. BrasíliaBelém Tower is a fortified tower located in Belém. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the Age of Discoveries. The tower was commissioned by King John II to be part of a defence system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
The Palace of Ajuda, was constructed to house the Royal family after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.
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Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaThe Palace of Ajuda, was constructed to house the Royal family after the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.
The National Coach Museum is located in the Belém. The museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, being one of the most visited museums of the city.
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National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaThe National Coach Museum is located in the Belém. The museum has one of the finest collections of historical carriages in the world, being one of the most visited museums of the city.
The Navy Museum is dedicated to all aspects of the History of navigation in Portugal. Located in Empire Square, occupies a part of the neo-Manueline Western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery with the National Museum of Archaeology.
Cafetaria Museu da Marinha
The Navy Museum is dedicated to all aspects of the History of navigation in Portugal. Located in Empire Square, occupies a part of the neo-Manueline Western wing of the Jerónimos Monastery with the National Museum of Archaeology.
The Belém Cultural Centre is located in the Empire Square. It was built to host the headquarters of the Portuguese presidency of the European Community and then to develop cultural activities. The program of concerts and exhibitions is at home. Also take a coffee or lunch next to the Tagus river.
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Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioThe Belém Cultural Centre is located in the Empire Square. It was built to host the headquarters of the Portuguese presidency of the European Community and then to develop cultural activities. The program of concerts and exhibitions is at home. Also take a coffee or lunch next to the Tagus river.
The Electricity Museum is a cultural centre that presents the evolution of Energy with a Museum of Science and Industrial.
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MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThe Electricity Museum is a cultural centre that presents the evolution of Energy with a Museum of Science and Industrial.
Food Scene
Segundo uma antiga receita do Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, o fabrico artesanal dos pastéis de Belém iniciou-se em 1837.
São deliciosos!
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémSegundo uma antiga receita do Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, o fabrico artesanal dos pastéis de Belém iniciou-se em 1837.
São deliciosos!
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.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoTime 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.
É sinónimo de qualidade; peixe fresco e diversidade. Ambiente descontraído e agradável, dispõe de zona de parqueamento privativo.
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O Mercado do Peixe
4 Estr. Pedro TeixeiraÉ sinónimo de qualidade; peixe fresco e diversidade. Ambiente descontraído e agradável, dispõe de zona de parqueamento privativo.
Encantadora Estufa do século XVIII, com estacionamento gratuito privado. Desfrute de uma deliciosa refeição recheada de sabores, no Jardim Botânico d'Ajuda.
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Estufa Real
E Calçada do GalvãoEncantadora Estufa do século XVIII, com estacionamento gratuito privado. Desfrute de uma deliciosa refeição recheada de sabores, no Jardim Botânico d'Ajuda.
Parks & Nature
Monsanto Forest Park is the largest green patch in the city, with 10 km2. It offers a well diversified tree-covered area to the Portuguese capital.
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Parque Florestal de Monsanto
Monsanto Forest Park is the largest green patch in the city, with 10 km2. It offers a well diversified tree-covered area to the Portuguese capital.
It is the closest beach. Catch the train at the train station in Bethlehem, towards Cascais.
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Carcavelos Beach
It is the closest beach. Catch the train at the train station in Bethlehem, towards Cascais.
Quite beautiful, and yes tropical looking, park is great to do after visiting the tower and cathedral of Belém. It is very well maintained, lush and full if bird life. Nice place to come relax and, even better, it's fairly quiet and not that touristy at all. Admission is only €2 so definitely go check it out.
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Tropiska Botaniska Trädgården
Largo dos JerónimosQuite beautiful, and yes tropical looking, park is great to do after visiting the tower and cathedral of Belém. It is very well maintained, lush and full if bird life. Nice place to come relax and, even better, it's fairly quiet and not that touristy at all. Admission is only €2 so definitely go check it out.
Sightseeing
Around the square is the Jerónimos Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also you can find the Belém Cultural Center and Monument of the Discoveries. In the center of the square is a 3.300 m² garden with large fountain in the middle.
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Praça do Império
Praça do ImpérioAround the square is the Jerónimos Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also you can find the Belém Cultural Center and Monument of the Discoveries. In the center of the square is a 3.300 m² garden with large fountain in the middle.
Spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.
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Alfama
Spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.
It comprises the grid of streets north of the Praça do Comércio, roughly between the Cais do Sodré and the Alfama district beneath the Lisbon Castle, and extends northwards towards the Rossio and Figueira squares and the Avenida da Liberdade, a tree-lined boulevard noted for its tailoring shops and cafes.
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baixa pombalina
It comprises the grid of streets north of the Praça do Comércio, roughly between the Cais do Sodré and the Alfama district beneath the Lisbon Castle, and extends northwards towards the Rossio and Figueira squares and the Avenida da Liberdade, a tree-lined boulevard noted for its tailoring shops and cafes.
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sintra
Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is generally a youth-oriented heart of the sub-culture and nightlife of Lisbon
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosIt is generally a youth-oriented heart of the sub-culture and nightlife of Lisbon
Getting Around
You can go by:
Tram: 18E Rua de Belém (30m)
Train: Belém station Av. Brasília (8m)
Bus: 728 Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (30m)
Yellow Bus Tours: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
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Cais do Sodre station
You can go by:
Tram: 18E Rua de Belém (30m)
Train: Belém station Av. Brasília (8m)
Bus: 728 Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (30m)
Yellow Bus Tours: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Essentials
Rua de Belém, 44. Freshly baked bread out of the oven or a croissant accompanied by a natural juice or tea, sitting on a terrace with the Belém Tower and the Tagus in the background (Av. Torre Belém, 7). The Portuguese Bakery launch it any time of the day and you can also make a light meal hours to fancy.
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Padaria Portuguesa
32A R. Damião de GóisRua de Belém, 44. Freshly baked bread out of the oven or a croissant accompanied by a natural juice or tea, sitting on a terrace with the Belém Tower and the Tagus in the background (Av. Torre Belém, 7). The Portuguese Bakery launch it any time of the day and you can also make a light meal hours to fancy.