A View from Vasco da Gama Tower, Lisbon’s Tallest Building
Lisbon is a gorgeous city with a glittering waterside location that is worth seeing from Vasco da Gama Tower, Lisbon’s tallest building.
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Lisbon’s Tropical Botanical Garden: The Complete Guide
Featuring about 600 types of plants, flowers and trees from several continents, the Tropical Botanical Garden is situated in the Belém area. It is a great place to relax, get away from the crowds, and cool down during Lisbon’s hot summer months.
Lisbon’s Trams, Funiculars and Lift: Where They Go, Which One to Ride
Lisbon has six tram routes, three funiculars, and one vertical lift. Information on fares and how to get tickets, where they go and which one to ride if you’re going to a specific place or you’re just riding for fun.
Lisbon Welcomes Back Tram 24
The historic yellow tram runs again on route 24 between Campolide and Largo do Camões in Chiado, having been suspended for 23 years. This is one tram ride you don’t want to miss while in Lisbon.
Top Attractions in Marquês de Pombal and Beyond
Get to know Marquês do Pombal and adjoining neigbourhoods. Follow our guide to discover an area that has the largest park in central Lisbon, an impressive aqueduct, a museum with one of Europe’s richest art collections, as well as other, often overlooked, attractions.
Lisbon’s Aqueduct: A Walk Across History
Opened in 1748, Lisbon’s Águas Livres aqueduct supplied drinking water to Lisbon until the 1960s. Today, you can walk across a section of the aqueduct, though you may need a good head for heights.
Parque Eduardo VII – The Largest Park in Central Lisbon
Parque Eduardo VII is the largest park in central Lisbon. It has a formal garden design, and offers sweeping views over Praça Marquês do Pombal, Avenida da Liberdade and the River Tejo. The Park is home to the Michelin-Starred Feitoria restaurant.
Top Attractions in Parque das Nações
Get to know Lisbon’s Parque das Nações and its top tourist attractions. Follow our guide to the 21st century Parque das Nações in Lisbon: a riverfront of contemporary buildings, gardens, art installations, outdoor dining options, and the impressive Oceanarium.
Top Attractions in Belém & Ajuda
Get to know Lisbon’s Belém and its top tourist attractions. Follow our guide to the riverside Belém in Lisbon: a popular destination with must-see attractions such as the Unesco World Heritage–listed Jerónimos Monsatery and Belém Tower.
Top Attractions in Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Get to know Lisbon’s Alfama and its top tourist attractions. Follow our guide to Alfama in central Lisbon: a neighbourhood of narrow streets and alleys that survived the 1755 earthquake and became a tourist destination while holding on to its historical character.
The Sé: Lisbon’s Cathedral
Halfway up a long, steep hill heading to the castle, the Sé is Lisbon’s ancient cathedral. It’s a large and impressive Romanesque structure dated from the foundation of Portugal in the 12th century.
Top Attractions in Chiado & Bairro Alto
Get to know Lisbon’s Chiado and Bairro Alto and their top tourist attractions. Follow our guide to the Chiado and Bairro Alto in central Lisbon: two popular neighbourhoods for visitors and locals who enjoy shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.
Top Attractions in Baixa & Rossio
Get to know Lisbon’s Baixa and its top tourist attractions. Follow our guide to the Baixa in central Lisbon: a neighbourhood that contains everything, from a long pedestrianized shopping street down to a historic square facing the River Tejo and an eccentric wrought-iron street lift.
The Top 10 Museums in Lisbon
Lisbon has several great museums and some are among the city’s main attractions. These are the best for an immersive experience introducing visitors to the Portuguese history and culture while visiting Lisbon.