Attractions in Lisbon

Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square, better known as Terreiro do Paço), was the land where the Royal Palace of Lisbon sat for more than 200 years. It is one of … read more

The Arch of Rua Augusta is the unmistakable entrance to the Plaza del Comercio from the street that bears the same name - the main artery of the Baixa - … read more

The Santa Justa Elevator, also called Elevador do Carmo, is an elevator that links the Baixa Pombalina and Chiado neighborhoods in Lisbon, Portugal. It stands on Santa Justa street and … read more

The historic center of Sintra are a few streets, narrow and full of bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, and especially tourists. It is next to the National Palace, 10 minutes from … read more

The ascent to Castelo de São Jorge is fantastic: it leads through old Lisbon, past viewpoints and a historical "urinol". Once at the top of the fortress, São Jorge welcomes … read more

This palace, which despite its "youth" (it was built during the 19th century) is one of the most beautiful in Europe, stands on a unique natural environment, that of the … read more

The history of the Arco da Rua Augusta begins in 1755, with the devastating earthquake that destroyed a large part of Lisbon's buildings. It was then that it was decided … read more

The castle of Sintra, also known as castelo dos Mouros, is located in the town of Sintra, specifically in the parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, Council of Sintra.

The oldest church in Lisbon and a must for any city tour.

The Torre de Belem is the most characteristic building in Lisbon, being the monument in Portugal that comes closest to instant recognition. This delightfully tiny fortress has guarded the Tagus … read more

Westernmost point of mainland Europe. Great place to enjoy the sunset! But also quite touristy (quick restaurant and souvenir shop).
Regular bus connections to Sintra and Cascais all year round (there are train connections to Lisbon).

To the western edge of Belem is the visually striking memorial dedicated to soldiers of the Portuguese army who died during the Overseas War of 1961 to 1974 as Portugal … read more

The Monument to the Discoveries, popularly known as Padrão dos Descobrimentos, is a monument built in 1960, on the banks of the Tagus River, in Belém, Lisbon, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.

Pedro IV Square, better known by its old name of Rossio, is a square located in Baixa, the nerve center of Lisbon for several centuries. Trials, shows, festivals, military parades and autos de fe took place here during the Inquisition.

The Quinta da Regaleira Palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the millionaire António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro (1848-1920), who made a dream come true with the help of the theater architect Luigi Manini (1848-1936). read more

Nice, large terrace area, two-tier, right next to it you’ll go down to a toilet .. why this tip: beautiful paintings about the history of Portugal are painted over the … read more

One of the oldest neighborhoods. Lots of little winding streets.

The Sintra National Palace in the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Of all the palaces erected throughout the Middle Ages by the Portuguese monarchs, … read more

Not far from Cabo da Roca (well signposted) is this beautiful beach. The road to the beach is not accessible by (normal) car. On foot it is just over 1 … read more

The Parque da Pena (Park of the Rock) surrounds the majestic Palacio da Pena and is located on top of the Sintra hill, beginning to be built in 1838 and … read more