Lisbon - Highlights
Tackle Lisbon from the riverfront at Comércio Square where the Old City starts. Head from there to the Gulbenkian Museum, the arty Belém area and Nations Park.
Ride Tram 28 through Lisbon's ancient streets from the striking Estrela Basilica to the charming St George’s Castle in the Alfama. See the ruins of Carmo Convent (convent) in the Bairro Alto, or take a bus to the São Sebastião area for eclectic art treasures at the Gulbenkian Museum.
Travel along the banks of the Tagus River to see several major attractions. Spend a day in Belém discovering Manueline architecture at Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, or contemporary art at the Belém Cultural Centre. Head for the religious masterpieces at the National Museum of Ancient Art, go ultra-modern at the Nations Park and venture underwater to the wonders of Lisbon's Oceanarium.
Buy a Lisboa Card from the Lisbon Welcome Centre for one-, two- or three-day passes to public transport, free entry to 26 museums and discounts on plenty more. Other tourist cards with discounts include Accommodation, Shopping and Restaurant cards. Most museums close on Monday and some shut at lunchtime, including the Chiado Museum.
