Mosteiro dos Jerónimos It should come with no surprise that this site is a UNESCO world heritage site. One of the last remains of the Age of Discoveries after the horrific earthquake in 1755 and a great representative of those rich times of the city. The building was built in 1501 by King Manuel the First to honor Vasco da Gama’s journey to India
JncQUOI If your want to eat in class, this will be the place for just that. In a building that once was a historic theater became a high-end bar and restaurant. Of course, you can find the national dish on the menu- Cod and many other tasty French and Portuguese dished as well. The restaurant is well designed with fine taste while you can
Sabotage Club Are you ready to rock? Because that is all they do in this club. You can catch a show every Thursday and Saturday and see a Portuguese band rocking on the stage with original music. There are all sorts of musicians here, from indie pop to psych-rock. If you are the type who loves the electric guitar, this place will be for
National Coach Museum In the Belem neighborhood there is a beautiful collection one of the most important collections of horse drawn carriages in the world. These carriages were used in Lisbon during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The museum is in an old riding school which was inaugurated in 1905. The distinguished horse-drawn carriages on site are quite the sight to the eyes
Feira da Ladra if you are a bargain hunter, and you are looking for special gifts and souvenirs, you should head out here on Saturday or Tuesday morning. Here anyone can find something that will remind them of their trip to Lisbon. the market has a great atmosphere and gives you a fantastic opportunity to experience the culture of the city today. Time Out
The Carnival Did you know that the famous world known carnival in Rio originated in Lisbon? After the Portuguese took over Brazil, they brought this amazing festival there, and the rest is history. The event takes place every February with fun filled attractions such as dancing, costumes, lots of booze, and so much more. At the Carnival you will have parades with floats and
Tram Being a great tourist attraction in the city, the tram is a great way to travel. It takes you where you need to go quickly and allows you to see the scenic views. There are five different routes with 58 trams in the city. Interestingly, 4058 trams are vintage streetcars which are an attraction on their own. The most popular tram in number
Number of sunny days- Around 300 Currency- Euro Time zone- 0 GMT (winter). +1 GMT (summer) Electrical power- 220V Emergency number- 112 Hospitals- Hospital de Santa Maria- (+351) 21 780 5000 Hospital St. Louis- (+351) 21 321 6500 Hospital Curry Cabral- (+351) 21 792 4200 Pulido Valente- (+351) 21 754 8000 Santa Marta Hospital- (+351) 21 359 4000 Telephone dial code- 00 351
What to expect from the weather in Lisbon? Of course, the high season of tourism in Lisbon is June-August (as in the rest of Europe). Though at these dates the city gets very hot with temperatures reach above 30 C. the crowds at these months are also quite overwhelming. Weatherwise, it is recommended to visit the city either March-May or September-October. At these times,
Metro There is a direct line from the airport to the city center. The ‘Aeroporto – Saldanha’ line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. This is a quick and inexpensive way to get around. You must purchase the ‘7 Colinas’ / ‘Viva Viagem’ electronic travel card, which you can then top up with balance for your journeys and can be used both
Baixa and Rossio If it is landmarks you want to see, Baixa and Rossio is the place to be. Here you can find great shopping and food, but most importantly you can find the ruins of the city from before 1755’s earthquake. One place which is highly recommended is Livraria Bertrand- the oldest bookstore in the world still trading. Bairro Alto This is where
Being the most Western capital in Europe, and the only capital to be on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, it comes with no surprise that Portugal was the 1st global empire. Lisbon is the second oldest city in Europe, after Athens and dated back thousands of years. Julius Caesar named the city Felicitas Julia. After the Roman rule, the city was ruled by
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