Guidebook for Lisboa
Parks & Nature
An enchanting garden to escape the bustle of the city, surrounded by subtropical vegetation.
An enchanting botanical garden. It was considered one of the best botanical gardens in Europe when it was laid out in the 19th century, and its large collection of subtropical vegetation remains impressive today. Many of the exotic plants are neatly labeled, and one that grabs the most attention is the Australian Cycad, an unusually-shaped tree with twisting trunks.
Another curiosity is the butterfly greenhouse, which is the only one in Europe that’s open to the public
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Botanischer Garten Lissabon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaAn enchanting garden to escape the bustle of the city, surrounded by subtropical vegetation.
An enchanting botanical garden. It was considered one of the best botanical gardens in Europe when it was laid out in the 19th century, and its large collection of subtropical vegetation remains impressive today. Many of the exotic plants are neatly labeled, and one that grabs the most attention is the Australian Cycad, an unusually-shaped tree with twisting trunks.
Another curiosity is the butterfly greenhouse, which is the only one in Europe that’s open to the public
A romantic garden with several outdoor cafés, over a reservoir from the 1800s with a very good playground for children.
Every Saturday it's also home to a farmers' market for fans of organic fruits and vegetables, while every last Saturday and Monday of each month there's a market of crafts and antiques.
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Jardim do Principe Real
Praça do Príncipe RealA romantic garden with several outdoor cafés, over a reservoir from the 1800s with a very good playground for children.
Every Saturday it's also home to a farmers' market for fans of organic fruits and vegetables, while every last Saturday and Monday of each month there's a market of crafts and antiques.
Shopping
Lisbon’s most monumental shopping destination, offering a variety of "Made in Portugal” products.
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Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe RealLisbon’s most monumental shopping destination, offering a variety of "Made in Portugal” products.
A mansion from the 1700s turned into a concept store, divided into spaces dedicated to fashion, lifestyle, design and food.
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Entre Tanto - Indoor Market
42 Rua da Escola PolitécnicaA mansion from the 1700s turned into a concept store, divided into spaces dedicated to fashion, lifestyle, design and food.
For a unique souvenir browse the range of traditional Portuguese-manufactured goods in A Vida Portuguesa,
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueFor a unique souvenir browse the range of traditional Portuguese-manufactured goods in A Vida Portuguesa,
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Lisbon’s most beautiful bars, spread over five rooms that are an authentic museum, decorated with a variety of items from the owner’s collection.
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Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VOne of Lisbon’s most beautiful bars, spread over five rooms that are an authentic museum, decorated with a variety of items from the owner’s collection.
Cinco Lounge
17A R. Ruben A. LeitãoThe bar that mixes the best cocktails in town.
This is one of Bairro Alto's most celebrated bars, a magnet for a predominantly young, gay-friendly crowd from all over the world
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Portas Largas
105 R. da AtalaiaThis is one of Bairro Alto's most celebrated bars, a magnet for a predominantly young, gay-friendly crowd from all over the world
Sited on one of the bairro's busiest junctions, the one-room "club" lures a slightly less frivolous crowd who appreciate the pub atmosphere and a chill-out soundtrack
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Clube da Esquina
Sited on one of the bairro's busiest junctions, the one-room "club" lures a slightly less frivolous crowd who appreciate the pub atmosphere and a chill-out soundtrack
Food Scene
An India-inspired terrace overlooking the city, serving light meals throughout the day.
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Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VAn India-inspired terrace overlooking the city, serving light meals throughout the day.
This colourful and lively restaurant has been serving up deliciously authentic Brazilian cuisine since 1981
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Comida de Santo
98 Calçada Eng. Miguel PaisThis colourful and lively restaurant has been serving up deliciously authentic Brazilian cuisine since 1981
The menu at this informal and rustic eatery features some unusual delicacies, including corvine -- a thick cut steak of croaker fish, grilled to perfection
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Tascardoso
242 Rua de O SéculoThe menu at this informal and rustic eatery features some unusual delicacies, including corvine -- a thick cut steak of croaker fish, grilled to perfection
This highly regarded Argentinian restaurant is famed for its choice of succulent parrilla-grilled steaks, anything from sirloin and tenderloin to rump and flank.
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La Paparrucha
18 R. Dom Pedro VThis highly regarded Argentinian restaurant is famed for its choice of succulent parrilla-grilled steaks, anything from sirloin and tenderloin to rump and flank.
Set within a beautiful 18th-century building with its own private gardens, this charming eatery is arguably the best vegetarian restaurant in the city.
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Restaurante Terra
15 R. da PalmeiraSet within a beautiful 18th-century building with its own private gardens, this charming eatery is arguably the best vegetarian restaurant in the city.
This much-loved Italian eatery is one of Lisbon's best-known restaurants, and has been serving tasty pasta dishes since the 1980s
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Casanostra
60 Tv. do Poço da CidadeThis much-loved Italian eatery is one of Lisbon's best-known restaurants, and has been serving tasty pasta dishes since the 1980s
One of the very few authentic Moroccan restaurants in Lisbon, Flor da Laranja tempts with a menu of North African specialties -- the starters alone include a delicious Harira (traditional soup) and Me
Flor da Laranja
206 R. da RosaOne of the very few authentic Moroccan restaurants in Lisbon, Flor da Laranja tempts with a menu of North African specialties -- the starters alone include a delicious Harira (traditional soup) and Me
Convention, along with the traditional Portuguese menu, takes a back seat at this chic dining hotspot. And no wonder! Directing the kitchen is maverick chef Ljubomir Stanisic, a native of the former Y
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Bistro 100 Maneiras
9 Largo da TrindadeConvention, along with the traditional Portuguese menu, takes a back seat at this chic dining hotspot. And no wonder! Directing the kitchen is maverick chef Ljubomir Stanisic, a native of the former Y
near the house, Sushi fans will want to check out this restaurant in a minimalist space in the neighborhood of Principe Real.
It offers all-you-can-eat menus at lunch and dinner
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sushisan
18 R. Nova de São Mamedenear the house, Sushi fans will want to check out this restaurant in a minimalist space in the neighborhood of Principe Real.
It offers all-you-can-eat menus at lunch and dinner
Cervejaria Real Fábrica
275 R. da Escola PolitécnicaCervejaria localizada num edifício centenário
está instalado na antiga Real Fábrica das Sedas, ao Largo do Rato, que funcionou até meados do século XIX. Edifício repleto de história, situado numa zona nobre e central da cidade, nele se destaca um
Rota das Sedas
está instalado na antiga Real Fábrica das Sedas, ao Largo do Rato, que funcionou até meados do século XIX. Edifício repleto de história, situado numa zona nobre e central da cidade, nele se destaca um
O Prego da Peixaria
5a Praceta Prof. Alfredo de SousaPrego da peixaria
Origami Sushi Bar
Origami Sushi & Food Experience
R. da Escola Politécnica
Rua da Escola Politécnicanoodle restaurant
Os Tibetanos
117 R. do Salitrevegan restaurant
The Decadente
81 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraRestaurant & Bar
Café Buenos Aires
31B Calçada do DuqueArgentinian restaurant
Michelin-starred Tavares Rico is Lisbon's oldest restaurant, and one of the most esteemed in Portugal
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Targus
37 R. da MisericórdiaMichelin-starred Tavares Rico is Lisbon's oldest restaurant, and one of the most esteemed in Portugal
Sightseeing
O Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência (MUNAC) é um espaço de educação, ciência e cultura
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National Museum of Natural History and Science
56 R. da Escola PolitécnicaO Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência (MUNAC) é um espaço de educação, ciência e cultura
Kirche von Sao Roque
Largo Trindade Coelhoigreja de são roque
Praça Luís de Camões
Praça Luís de Camõespraça luis de camões
Miradouro de Santa Catarina - A terrace and cafe with a view.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Miradouro de Santa Catarina - A terrace and cafe with a view.
Palácio S. Bento
São Bento Palace - The country's Neoclassical parliament.
Lisbon's castle is the most ubiquitous of the capital's tourist attractions and is a "must see" on any visitor itinerary. The 1755 earthquake destroyed much of the original structure
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Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's castle is the most ubiquitous of the capital's tourist attractions and is a "must see" on any visitor itinerary. The 1755 earthquake destroyed much of the original structure
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo Montenice view
An Eiffel Tower-like landmark overlooking the city, Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture
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Elevador de Santa Justa
R. do OuroAn Eiffel Tower-like landmark overlooking the city, Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture
Taking the elevator to the top of Arco da Rua Augusta also allows you to see the sights from a lofty viewpoint.
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Triumphbogen der Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaTaking the elevator to the top of Arco da Rua Augusta also allows you to see the sights from a lofty viewpoint.
Arts & Culture
Museu nacional de arte contemporanea
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Nationales Museum zeitgenössischer Kunst
4 R. Serpa PintoMuseu nacional de arte contemporanea
São Carlos Theater - The city's La Scala-inspired opera house.
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Nationaltheater São Carlos
9 R. Serpa PintoSão Carlos Theater - The city's La Scala-inspired opera house.