Lisbon

11 places · Portugal

neighborhood

Alfama

neighborhood

Lisbon's oldest district, a maze of steep lanes, tiled houses and viewpoints, and the home of fado.

Bairro Alto

neighborhood

A hilltop district of narrow streets, quiet by day and lively with bars and fado houses at night.

LX Factory

neighborhood

A creative hub in a former industrial complex under the 25 de Abril Bridge, with shops, studios and cafés.

landmark

Belém Tower

landmark

A 16th-century fortified tower on the Tagus, a symbol of the Age of Discovery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Santa Justa Lift

landmark

A wrought-iron lift linking the Baixa with the Carmo Square, with a viewing platform at the top.

religious_site

Jerónimos Monastery

religious_site

A grand Manueline monastery with an ornate cloister, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

attraction

Lisbon Oceanarium

attraction

One of Europe's largest aquariums, built for Expo '98, with a huge central tank.

square

Praça do Comércio

square

A huge riverside square framed by yellow arcades, with a triumphal arch leading into the Baixa.

Rossio

square

The central square of the Baixa, paved in a wave pattern, with cafés and a column topped by a statue.

castle

São Jorge Castle

castle

A hilltop Moorish castle with ramparts and some of the best views over the city and the river.

market

Time Out Market Lisboa

market

A food hall in the historic Ribeira market with stalls from many of the city's chefs.