São Jorge Castle
Anyone who comes to Lisbon and doesn't visit São Jorge Castle has surely missed an unforgettable moment. This is the highest point of the city, surrounded by traditional residential areas. It is a rare opportunity to experience and understand the relationship between the city and the Tagus River.
Alfama
Whether or not you like this music genre, having a candlelit dinner and listening to Fado in Lisbon is an experience not to be missed. If you hear such music while wandering the streets of Alfama, Mouraria, or Madragoa, consider yourself lucky and be sure to stop and listen. This style is sung by those known as wandering singers (fado vadio) or amateur singers. Someone might get inspired, pick up a guitar, and join in with a heartfelt song.
Palace Square
This is the largest square in Lisbon and one of the most iconic places in the city. It was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1755. It is currently a great place for an evening stroll along the river. The scenery seen while taking a boat tour on the river is also very beautiful.
Don't miss this spot when you are wandering through the city center. From here, you can overlook the enviable views of the old town of Lisbon. Taking a ride on this lift is also an honor, as it was designed over a hundred years ago by the great iron master Gustave Eiffel's apprentice, Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard.
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon has two unique monuments, both of which are World Heritage sites. They are two great treasures of Gothic Manueline style that leave a deep impression. Besides the timeless vaults, the design and craftsmanship here are also masterpieces, with many decorative elements deeply connected to the sea. The maritime voyages of the navigators are so fascinating.
Lisbon has two unique monuments, both of which are World Heritage Sites. They are two Gothic Manueline treasures that leave a deep impression. Besides the timeless vaults, the design and craftsmanship here are also masterpieces. Many decorative elements have deep connections with the sea, making the voyages of navigators so fascinating.
Pasteis de Belém Original Store
This is a delicacy in Portuguese cuisine, with its recipe strictly kept secret, making them unique. A must-try! Locals in Lisbon enjoy having this dessert with coffee.
Parque das Nações
Parque das Nações is a successful example of industrial area revitalization. It is located near the river, offering a prime location. The large oceanarium, one of the largest in Europe, is worth visiting, where you can see animals and plants from different oceans.
National Tile Museum
This place tells the history of Portuguese tiles from their first use on walls in the 16th century to the present day.
National Coach Museum
This museum boasts an unparalleled collection of carriages, including exquisite 18th-century carriages adorned with paintings and gilded items.
Bairro Alto
Lisbon's lively and bustling nightlife is equally famous. After shopping in the elegant Chiado district in the afternoon, head to a viewpoint at Santa Catarina or São Pedro de Alcântara in the evening, and stop for a meal in Bairro Alto. This place is definitely a paradise for those who love nightlife.
