VISITS
BELÉM TOWER
Erected like a sentinel at the mouth of the Tage and at the entrance to the ancient Lisbon port it commemorates the conquests and especially Portuguese maritime conquests of Vasco de Gama.
Avenida de Brasilia
JERINIMOS MONASTERY
Imposing Manueline monument registered at the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, it hosts a monastery, a convent and a church where are located the tombs of Vasco de Gama and Luis Camões.
www.mosteirojeronimos.pt
ST GEORGE CASTLE
This fortress perched on the highest hill overlooking the historic district of Alfama. It reveals a panoramic view of the city and beautiful Moorish gardens.
Porta de São Jorge
Rua do Chão da feiar
www.castelodesaojorge.pt
THE NATIONAL COACH MUSEUM
Located in the district of Belem, it presents a collection of horse-drawn coaches (royal carriages, princely and papal) from France, Portugal, Austria and Italy.
Praça Afonso de Albuquerque
www.museudoscoches.pt
CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN MUSEUM
Of « New Art new» architecture, it is named after the wealthy collector who bequeathed to the state’s Portuguese collection of furniture, glassware, jewelry and other art deco objects from around the world.
45, Avenida da Berna
www.museu.gulbenkian.pt
AZULEJO NATIONAL MUSEUM
It traces the history of Azulejo, these sets of porcelain tiles assembled in wall panels that adorn the interior of buildings and fronts in Lisbon and Portugal.
4, rua da Madre de Deus
http://mnazulejo.imc-ip.pt
FADO MUSEUM
Besides the permanent exhibition retracing the history of Fado, this place houses a singing and guitar school, an auditorium, a shop and a restaurant area.
1, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro
Tel +351 218 823 470
www.museudofado.pt
ACTIVITIES
HISTORIC DISTRICT DISCOVERY WHILE IN TRAM
Tram line 28 passes through the most attractive and historic districts of Lisbon (Bairro Alto, Alfama, Graca…)
CASTELO DISTRICT DISCOVERY WHILE IN BUGGY
Buggy rental with GPS to survey the old quarter of Castelo.
www.redtourgps.com
FLOOR BUS
Yellow Bus Tour Company offers many excursions conveyed through the city’s several circuits on a double-decker bus to better understand the atmosphere and discover the city’s main attractions.
Tel : +351 213 613 010
www.yellowbustours.com
OUTINGS
CASA DE LINHARES
Nestled in a renaissance building, this restaurant offers between arches and columns dinners animated by Fado artist specialists in an elegant setting steeped in history.
Beco dos Armazéns do Linho
2, Alfama
Tel: 21 88 650 88
www.casadelinhares.com
CLUBE DO FADO
Portuguese cuisine dinners, in a friendly and warm framework with artists’ performances.
94, R. S. João da Praça
Tel: 21 886 77 37
www.clube-de-fado.com
SENHOR VINHO
A typical restaurant where the old singers and musicians play as close to guests from 9 PM to 2 AM.
18, rua do Meio à Lapa
Tel: 21 397 26 81
www.srvinho.com
PLACES
THE «MIRADOUROS » OF LISBON
The topography of the « city of 7 hills » offers remarkable views known as Miradouros.
MIRADOURO SANTA LUZIA
Located below the Castelo on the tram 28, we notice its palm terrace overlooking the central streets of the Alfama district.
MIRADOURO DE GRACA
Located a little higher on tram 28 road, this terrace offers a different perspective and the ability to sit facing the panorama for a coffee.
MIRADOURO DA NOSSA SENHORA DO MONTE
The highest Belvedere of the city lies on the tram 28 road, a few lanes of Miradouro de Graça, overlooking the old Moorish quarter of Mouraria. Near Nossa Senhora chapel, in its virgin bell jar, that watches over the city.
MIRADOURO DE SAO JORGE
This paved plaza shaded with pine trees opens to a 360° view across the whole city.
MIRADOURO DO TOREL
This more discreet, view in the heart of the Garden Braamcamp Freire, overlooking the Tage and the San Pedro the Alcantara miradouro.
GOOD PLAN
LISBOA CARD
The Lisboa Card allows free movement in public transportation (subway, bus, tram, funicular railways and some trains) as well as discount on the Aero-Bus that connects to the airport. Free entrance in 26 museums and monuments, discounts on shows, restaurants, shops and some activities and tours. This card valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours is available in tourist offices offering also LISBOA RESTAURANT CARD and the LISBOA SHOPPING CARD.