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Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Portugal's most important cultural organisation, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in São Sebastião has a choir and orchestra which perform an annual programme of concerts, supplemented by…
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and national icon, the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém is a masterpiece of early 16th-century Portuguese Manueline architecture. Highlights include elaborately carved…
National Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Ancient Art in Santos houses Portugal's most prized art collection, including Portuguese sculptures and paintings from the 13th-19th centuries. Also on display are…
Built to guard Lisbon in the 16th century, Belém Tower is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jutting into the Tagus River in Belém, the exterior features ornate Manueline religious and maritime…
Originally built for Expo '98, Nations' Park is a modern architectural showpiece spread along a three-mile stretch of the Tagus river in north-east Lisbon.
Housed in a former convent in São João, the National Tile Museum is home to a vast collection of valuable azulejos, traditional Portuguese tiles. Gems include 15th-century Moorish tiles and…
One of the oldest districts in Lisbon, the Alfama rests on the side of a steep hill, crowned by St George's Castle (Castelo de São Jorge).
Integrated within the 1000 hectares of woodland that make up Monsanto Forest Park, Monsanto Ecological Park is a leafy refuge from the bustle of urban Lisbon.
As a testament to centuries of Lisbon history, St George's Castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, dominating the ancient Alfama quarter. After enjoying panoramic city views, climb…
The Belém Cultural Centre is a relatively modern addition to historic Belém, but now dominates the city's contemporary music, dance and theatre scenes. Host to local and international artists…
Located in Parque das Nações, the Oceanarium is a popular aquarium, home to sea creatures of four coastal habitats. Linking these is the Global Ocean, a two-storey tank of sharks, rays and…
Located in the heart of Lisbon's old district, the Armazens do Chiado is a compact shopping centre spread over six floors, selling everything from designer fashion and perfume to sportswear…
Coliseu dos Recreios is a grand, late 19th-century theatre located just north of Rossio along a street bustling with restaurants. Here you can catch concerts by internationally renowned…
Vintage signs and full liqueur bottles welcome you to Ginjinha do Rossio, a tiny bar carved into a wall just north of the Baixa district. Locals queue up for €1 plastic cups of ginjinha…
Located in the Baixa, A Outra Face da Lua stocks an abundance of vintage fashion from the 1920s onwards. Pick up second-hand footwear and accessories, or customised clothing by designer Carla…
Ribeira Market (Mercado da Ribeira)
The Mercado da Ribeira, by far Lisbon's biggest open food market, is a miniature city of stalls given over to an unbelievable selection of fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and seafood. Enter this…
Built in 1960 to mark the fifth centenary of Henry the Navigator's death, the Discoveries Monument has a riverside location in the Belém district. This concrete caravel is adorned with…
Built in the 15th century, today the Carmo Convent ruins in the Chiado district stand as a poignant reminder of the 1755 earthquake. As well as contemplating the ruins, make time for its…
Located in the Belém district, the Berardo Museum showcases modern and contemporary art from all over the world. Themed exhibitions are presented in rotation so expect anything from Surrealism…
In its temporary home in the Baixa, MuDe displays a selection of pieces from the Francisco Capelo collection, portraying the history of design and fashion since 1930. In 2010, MuDe moves to…
