Guidebook for Lisbon
Arts & Culture
This Museum has the best Portuguese Modern Art collection. The building itself is also an experience. Has a nice bar outside.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Arte Contemporáneo
4 R. Serpa PintoThis Museum has the best Portuguese Modern Art collection. The building itself is also an experience. Has a nice bar outside.
LuxFrágil
Best jazz in town!
An amazing 12th Century Cathedral. Check out the cloisters at the rear end. It has a roman vilage.
517 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de Lisboa
1 Largo da SéAn amazing 12th Century Cathedral. Check out the cloisters at the rear end. It has a roman vilage.
The museum of Roman theatre show the ruins of what is left of a Roman theatre and archaeological findings.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Lisboa - Teatro Romano
3 A R. de São MamedeThe museum of Roman theatre show the ruins of what is left of a Roman theatre and archaeological findings.
This Museum contains a very good collection of ancient art. The garden is superb. Good for lunch.
781 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesThis Museum contains a very good collection of ancient art. The garden is superb. Good for lunch.
This Museum contains the most comprehensive collection and history of the tile making hosted in a beautiful convent.
477 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThis Museum contains the most comprehensive collection and history of the tile making hosted in a beautiful convent.
This building is the José Saramago Foundation. The Portuguese Noble Prize for Literature
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis building is the José Saramago Foundation. The Portuguese Noble Prize for Literature
Old Church of Our Lady of the Conception
108 Rua da AlfândegaVery interesting façade.
3+1 Arte Contemporanea
2E Largo Hintze RibeiroYoung emergent contemporary art gallery.
The very beginning of Lisbon! The Castle.
1774 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe very beginning of Lisbon! The Castle.
Just after the 1755 the earthquake was built. You can visit and walk on it. Beautiful views.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
Just after the 1755 the earthquake was built. You can visit and walk on it. Beautiful views.
Small art Foundation with modern art.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vieira da Silva Foundation
nº56/58 Praça das AmoreirasSmall art Foundation with modern art.
A very pleasant 19th century educational botanical garden in the middle of the city
325 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botânico de Lisboa
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaA very pleasant 19th century educational botanical garden in the middle of the city
The most beautiful cathedral situated in belem
894 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monasterio de los Jerónimos
The most beautiful cathedral situated in belem
The most impressive coach collection.
483 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Automóvil
136 Av. da ÍndiaThe most impressive coach collection.
A very good collection of the artist Paula Rego. Also has temporary exhibitions.
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de las Historias Paula Rego
300 Av. da RepúblicaA very good collection of the artist Paula Rego. Also has temporary exhibitions.
The museum of the history of Lisbon. Great models of the city before the earthquake.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elevador da Gloria
The museum of the history of Lisbon. Great models of the city before the earthquake.
A contemporary art project in a XVIII century palace.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carpe Diem Arte e Pesquisa
79 Rua de O SéculoA contemporary art project in a XVIII century palace.
One of the best Portuguese ceramicists and cartonists.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Bordalo Pinheiro
382 Campo GrandeOne of the best Portuguese ceramicists and cartonists.
Museo de la Marioneta
146 Rua da EsperançaThe museum of puppets.
A very interesting glass house garden with species from all over the world. Very fresh and quiet.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Invernadero Frío
Parque Eduardo VIIA very interesting glass house garden with species from all over the world. Very fresh and quiet.
Galeria Vera Cortês
16 R. João SaraivaCool contemporary art gallery
Here is were the 1974 revolution that ended the dictactorship of Salazar. It has a beautifull
Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
Here is were the 1974 revolution that ended the dictactorship of Salazar. It has a beautifull
Chafariz do Carmo
4 Largo do CarmoIn this plaza is were the regime of Salazar ended on the 25th of April of 1974.
A contemporary art gallery with the latest stuff.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galeria Filomena Soares
80 Rua da ManutençãoA contemporary art gallery with the latest stuff.
An amazing royal palace and gardens of the XVIII century.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queluz National Palace
An amazing royal palace and gardens of the XVIII century.
A royal summer palace built on a mosque of the 12th century. Full of tiles and fountains.
435 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaA royal summer palace built on a mosque of the 12th century. Full of tiles and fountains.
Very good to walk on the walls of such an old castle. The views are amazing.
315 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castelo dos Mouros
Very good to walk on the walls of such an old castle. The views are amazing.
Versailles in Portugal. A very big Convent/Palace wher one of the last kings lived for a while. It has a very interesting cathedral and one of the largest libraries of portugal.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mafra
Versailles in Portugal. A very big Convent/Palace wher one of the last kings lived for a while. It has a very interesting cathedral and one of the largest libraries of portugal.
A 19th century dream palace.
736 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y Palacio Nacional de Pena
Estrada da PenaA 19th century dream palace.
A good archive to see photography exhibitions about Lisbon.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa - Fotográfico
246 R. da PalmaA good archive to see photography exhibitions about Lisbon.
This cathedral is really word going. Very close to the flat and the cloisters contain roman ruins of building. Fascinating.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sé
This cathedral is really word going. Very close to the flat and the cloisters contain roman ruins of building. Fascinating.
Jardim Botanico d'Ajuda
Calçada da AjudaA french barroque graden.
This palace is unfinished but beautiful. It was the official residence of the royal family.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaThis palace is unfinished but beautiful. It was the official residence of the royal family.
Contains a very good collection of african masks
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Nacional de Etnologia
Avenida da Ilha da MadeiraContains a very good collection of african masks
The best museum in Portugal. Contains Objects from Egipt to Persian rugs. Beautiful Gardens.
779 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaThe best museum in Portugal. Contains Objects from Egipt to Persian rugs. Beautiful Gardens.
Beautiful building. Train station if you want to go to Sintra.
383 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroBeautiful building. Train station if you want to go to Sintra.
Museu da Água
12 R. AlvielaThe Water Museum
A beautiful old fashion museum of archaeology with hundreds of vitrines and beautiful stuff.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Geological Museum
19 R. Academia das CiênciasA beautiful old fashion museum of archaeology with hundreds of vitrines and beautiful stuff.
Cultural center with contemporary exhibitions.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culturgest
50 R. Arco do CegoCultural center with contemporary exhibitions.
A very important Fountain in Lisbon.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacete Chafariz d'El Rei
6 Tv. do Chafariz de El-ReiA very important Fountain in Lisbon.
A beautifull palace that hosts the trinealle of architecture of Lisbon.
Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa
142 Campo de Santa ClaraA beautifull palace that hosts the trinealle of architecture of Lisbon.
Interesting museum. A bit outdated.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Militar de Lisboa
51 R. Museu da ArtilhariaInteresting museum. A bit outdated.
Important galeria in the contemporary art scene!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galeria Pedro Cera
67 E R. do PatrocínioImportant galeria in the contemporary art scene!
A diferente Museum In Cascais!
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
A diferente Museum In Cascais!
Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos
Rua Júlio Pereira de MelloThe Museum of the Sea
Cisterna Galeria
27 R. António Maria CardosoGallery for contemporary art. Great artists!
Brisa Galeria
Rua Vítor CordonContemporary art gallery. Great artists!
Food Scene
The Museu do Fado is a good introduction to our famous Fado. It also has a good restaurant.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante do Museu do Fado
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroThe Museu do Fado is a good introduction to our famous Fado. It also has a good restaurant.
If you are into having a nice meal with a nice vista this is the spot.
417 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloIf you are into having a nice meal with a nice vista this is the spot.
Where I normally go. Ask for Sr, Luis. He talks in rymes. Portuguese food and not very expesive. Açorda is good.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Fernando
7 R. dos ArameirosWhere I normally go. Ask for Sr, Luis. He talks in rymes. Portuguese food and not very expesive. Açorda is good.
For me this restaurant is good to sit at the balcony and savor a drink and look at the decoration. California 50´s.
Solmar
106 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoFor me this restaurant is good to sit at the balcony and savor a drink and look at the decoration. California 50´s.
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da Praçagreat for brunch saturday morning.
An old community center with beautiful rooms for lunch or dinner. Alentejo specials.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa do Alentejo
58 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoAn old community center with beautiful rooms for lunch or dinner. Alentejo specials.
this restaurant is a trip to the 1970´s. Very interesting interior design. No tables and chairs. Just balcony.
325 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de Andradethis restaurant is a trip to the 1970´s. Very interesting interior design. No tables and chairs. Just balcony.
This garden has a nice kiosk with nice food and beverages that can be enjoyed with another view over the river.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Botto Machado
26 Campo de Santa ClaraThis garden has a nice kiosk with nice food and beverages that can be enjoyed with another view over the river.
Very good for afternoon tea and pastries. Upstairs it has a nice room with the view of the plaza.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraVery good for afternoon tea and pastries. Upstairs it has a nice room with the view of the plaza.
Another of the old lisbon cultural coffees of the past. Interesting environment and decoration and good for lunch.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IVAnother of the old lisbon cultural coffees of the past. Interesting environment and decoration and good for lunch.
Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da PraçaA nice place to listen to fado!
If you want to buy a nice bottle of wine with some great advice or just have a afternoon coffee.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DeliDelux
If you want to buy a nice bottle of wine with some great advice or just have a afternoon coffee.
In the beginnig of the century governments were formed there. It has really good art on the walls. Very central.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettIn the beginnig of the century governments were formed there. It has really good art on the walls. Very central.
Food is fresh and done at the moment. I go to this restaurant since my college days. very close to the flat
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Beco
9 Beco do Espírito SantoFood is fresh and done at the moment. I go to this restaurant since my college days. very close to the flat
Marisqueira Baleal
212 R. da MadalenaVery good grilled food. Fish or meat both are recommendable.
A very good Argentinian restaurant. I am friends with the owner so it makes it easy for a reservation. The owners lived many years in paris so it has a french ambiance and argentinian cuisine.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Buenos Aires
31B Calçada do DuqueA very good Argentinian restaurant. I am friends with the owner so it makes it easy for a reservation. The owners lived many years in paris so it has a french ambiance and argentinian cuisine.
Nice traditional food! I have been there many times! fish or meat, grilled...
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adega do Tagarro
21 R. Luz SorianoNice traditional food! I have been there many times! fish or meat, grilled...
Great traditional food, right in the center and close to camoes square. Always full.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Índia
49 Rua do LoretoGreat traditional food, right in the center and close to camoes square. Always full.
As Zebras do Combro
51 Calçada do CombroFresh and traditional food.
Sociedade Portuguesa De Naturalogia
38 R. do AlecrimThe best vegetarian. Monday to friday 12 to 2
This restaurant is just below where i live. I normally go there. The food is excelent. On the way to the aquaduct. Closed on mondays.
O Petisca
203 R. Prof. Sousa da CâmaraThis restaurant is just below where i live. I normally go there. The food is excelent. On the way to the aquaduct. Closed on mondays.
Acaso Galveias
Very pleasant quiosque in the garden of a palace!
Os Tibetanos
117 R. do SalitreTibetan food!
Execelent place for a end of day drink or dinner. Take the boat at "Cais do Sodré" until Almada and then walk to the restaurant. Don´t forget the last boat is at 12.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalExecelent place for a end of day drink or dinner. Take the boat at "Cais do Sodré" until Almada and then walk to the restaurant. Don´t forget the last boat is at 12.
Poison d'Amour
Great for refined pastries
Number 190. Bela Vinhos e petiscos. Great place for wine and sometimes some live music.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua dos Remédios
Rua dos RemédiosNumber 190. Bela Vinhos e petiscos. Great place for wine and sometimes some live music.
An old convent transformed into a restaurant. Beautiful tiles all around. Always packed. Try "Bife á café" (steak in coffee sauce).
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cervejaria Trindade
20C R. Nova da TrindadeAn old convent transformed into a restaurant. Beautiful tiles all around. Always packed. Try "Bife á café" (steak in coffee sauce).
If you are interested in pure hamburgers!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Honorato Hamburgueres Artesanais
33A Rua da PalmeiraIf you are interested in pure hamburgers!
Adega Dantas
15 R. Mal. SaldanhaNice traditional food. Grilled is best.
Delicious Pizza by slice if you are in the area
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza a Pezzi
84 R. Dom Pedro VDelicious Pizza by slice if you are in the area
Amazing view over lisbon. Good for end of day drink
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ponto Final
72 R. do GinjalAmazing view over lisbon. Good for end of day drink
Restaurante Super Mário
Very Cheap restaurant with traditional food. Average quality
Pastelaria Bijou Do Calhariz
3 Largo CalharizGood for pastries and coffee
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisBest sea food in town! Recomendable.
Very good place for having a beer at the end of the day and some tapas! Food is known in Lisbon for being very good!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pinóquio
79 R. de Santa JustaVery good place for having a beer at the end of the day and some tapas! Food is known in Lisbon for being very good!
This place is large and noise but the grilled food is very good. In general price quality is very good. Tends tog et really full on friday and saturday night!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Príncipe do Calhariz
28 Calçada do CombroThis place is large and noise but the grilled food is very good. In general price quality is very good. Tends tog et really full on friday and saturday night!
One of the first Sushi restaurants in Lisbon. I think its the best. Go early!
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonsai
248 R. da RosaOne of the first Sushi restaurants in Lisbon. I think its the best. Go early!
All grilled food is good. I love Polvo a Lagareiro. Its in the oven!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cova Funda Intendente
20A Tv. Cidadão João GonçalvesAll grilled food is good. I love Polvo a Lagareiro. Its in the oven!
Portuguese Traditional Food!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Grelha Dom Feijão
7D Largo Machado de AssisPortuguese Traditional Food!
Mini Fruta Almeidas - Freitas & Cyrne, Lda.
42 Av. Fontes Pereira de MeloBest Place for fresh fruit!
One of the best pizzas in town. The chef came from Casa Nostra. Also in this list
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucca
19B Tv. Henrique CardosoOne of the best pizzas in town. The chef came from Casa Nostra. Also in this list
Amazing Pizza. Very good out door setting. Service prime!
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueAmazing Pizza. Very good out door setting. Service prime!
Pizza by slice!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Primo Basílico - Pizza al taglio e delizie Italiane
14 R. dos RemédiosPizza by slice!
Tico Tico
19 Av. Rio de JaneiroAmazing sea food and fish! Very recommendable!
Excellent sea food. Just take the boat at cais do sodre and the restaurant is at the exit of the doc.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Farol
5 R. do GinjalExcellent sea food. Just take the boat at cais do sodre and the restaurant is at the exit of the doc.
Optimista
86 Rua da BoavistaBarcabela
285 R. da PalmaGreat fish and seafood!
Nannarella
64A R. Nova da PiedadeBest artesanalle icecream in town
PATUÁ.lisboa
10A Rua da Ilha de Sao ToméLiterraly across the street and super recommendable.
Grande Palácio Hong-Kong
8 R. Pascoal de MeloBest chinese food ever.
Sightseeing
One of the few 360 panoramas of the city
849 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteOne of the few 360 panoramas of the city
This small garden has a nice bar with another good view over the city.
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
This small garden has a nice bar with another good view over the city.
Iglesia de São Vicente de Fora
Largo de São VicenteNational Pantheon.
The Lisbon flee market!
762 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estación del Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraThe Lisbon flee market!
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioOne of the largest plazas ever!
This church has an interesting story. It had several fires and after the last one the burnt walls were left as they are now. It was the headquarters of the inquisition.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iglesia de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa y Rufina)
Largo São DomingosThis church has an interesting story. It had several fires and after the last one the burnt walls were left as they are now. It was the headquarters of the inquisition.
This is the best panoramic view over lisbon.
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rey
Avenida do Cristo ReiThis is the best panoramic view over lisbon.
Central point in Alfama. A beautiful palm tree in the middle.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Igreja de Sao Miguel
6 Largo de São MiguelCentral point in Alfama. A beautiful palm tree in the middle.
If you want to go to Porto by train this is the station
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Apolónia
If you want to go to Porto by train this is the station
One of the most beautiful views of the river!
498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
One of the most beautiful views of the river!
This Garden is one of the most beautiful ones in the city. It contains a dream of the late 18 and begining of the 19th century. Free entrance.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Necessidades
Calçada NecessidadesThis Garden is one of the most beautiful ones in the city. It contains a dream of the late 18 and begining of the 19th century. Free entrance.
One of the most beautiful views of Lisbon. Tottaly worth it. Take the metro to station parque then walk down
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Amalia Rodrigues
Alameda Cardeal CerejeiraOne of the most beautiful views of Lisbon. Tottaly worth it. Take the metro to station parque then walk down
I suggest this garden because of its beautiful fountain!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques
Alameda Dom Afonso HenriquesI suggest this garden because of its beautiful fountain!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to try avery famous portuguese licor: Ginjinha!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GINGINHA CIMA, LDA
7 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoIf you want to try avery famous portuguese licor: Ginjinha!
Os Goliardos
91 R. Gen. TabordaA good place to task good portuguese wines.
An elevator that will take you from the Baixa to Largo do Carmo. It has a BAr with good vistas.
626 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ascensor de Santa Justa
R. do OuroAn elevator that will take you from the Baixa to Largo do Carmo. It has a BAr with good vistas.
A very 1950´s bar and cinema. Worth checking. Nice varanda.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theater A Barraca
2A Largo SantosA very 1950´s bar and cinema. Worth checking. Nice varanda.
An old water deposit turned into a wine bar. Very good place to go for wine tasting.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chafariz do Vinho - Enoteca
Rua da Mãe d'Água à Praça da AlegriaAn old water deposit turned into a wine bar. Very good place to go for wine tasting.
Interesting club for dancing. Open until 4 am sometimes more.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Incognito
37 R. Poiais de São BentoInteresting club for dancing. Open until 4 am sometimes more.
Very famous bar in Lisbon. Very varied crowd. On the week ends has djs.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bicaense
42A R. da Bica de Duarte BeloVery famous bar in Lisbon. Very varied crowd. On the week ends has djs.
Shopping
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoGood Ice cream shop.
Great shopping center for last minute shopping. Open until 23h.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista panorámica de 360 grados de Amoreiras
1070 Av. Eng. Duarte PachecoGreat shopping center for last minute shopping. Open until 23h.
Gelados Conchanata
28 Av. da IgrejaTraditional icecream!
Gelataria Surf
56 Av. Manuel da MaiaOne of the oldest ice-cream shops in Lisbon.
Parking for cars
Empark Praca Do Chile
171 Av. Alm. ReisParking 24h close to the flat!
Estacionamento Santa Apolónia
Parking