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João
Essentials
You can access from the top which has a free viewing platform and take the elevator down to the grocery shop - it is small though good size for central Lisbon supermarkets.
176 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaYou can access from the top which has a free viewing platform and take the elevator down to the grocery shop - it is small though good size for central Lisbon supermarkets.
Arts & Culture
You can go to a Fado night, yet the history of Fado can best be explored here... sailors return home!
518 locals recommend
Fado Museum
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroYou can go to a Fado night, yet the history of Fado can best be explored here... sailors return home!
You don't even have to pay to see the ruins from the top (pay if you like to take a closer look!) and it's either on the way to the supermarket or Castelo.
37 locals recommend
Museum of Lisbon - Roman Theater
3 A R. de São MamedeYou don't even have to pay to see the ruins from the top (pay if you like to take a closer look!) and it's either on the way to the supermarket or Castelo.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Socorro
Stunning exterior of this church - worth a stop.
Beer Museum
Tells you the story of Lisbon in one hour to give you a good overview of Lisbon's history.
66 locals recommend
Lisboa Story Centre
78 Praça do ComércioTells you the story of Lisbon in one hour to give you a good overview of Lisbon's history.
Accessed through a former church, it allows you to touch a 12kg gold bar in a vault that used to belong to the Bank of Portugal, and presents the history of money in the world, in a surprisingly engaging display of coins and banknotes.
12 locals recommend
Money Museum
Largo de São JuliãoAccessed through a former church, it allows you to touch a 12kg gold bar in a vault that used to belong to the Bank of Portugal, and presents the history of money in the world, in a surprisingly engaging display of coins and banknotes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chill out after sightseeing and before going out - the drinks this bar serves are good (got a happy hour, too) and sometimes they have live music on their outside terrace. Had food there once, which is ok if you are in a rush. Though note, there is better restaurants around to eat.
Le Petit Café
6 Largo São MartinhoChill out after sightseeing and before going out - the drinks this bar serves are good (got a happy hour, too) and sometimes they have live music on their outside terrace. Had food there once, which is ok if you are in a rush. Though note, there is better restaurants around to eat.
Pink Street
24 R. Nova do CarvalhoThis is where locals go out after 12pm...
K Urban Beach
Cais da ViscondessaBecause it is local & good, arrive after 12pm.
Pensao Amor
19 R. do Alecrimit is different, don't forget to check out all rooms and ceilings
Sightseeing
Lisboa has had many different rulers, they all settled for the hill on which Castelo de S. Jorge is today.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisboa has had many different rulers, they all settled for the hill on which Castelo de S. Jorge is today.
Cathedral built with three different styles. Used to defend the city outside the castle from attackers.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéCathedral built with three different styles. Used to defend the city outside the castle from attackers.
It is the Patron of Lisboa. If you have not explored Lisboa in June, come back for the festival in the patron's honour!
30 locals recommend
St Anthony's Church
Largo Santo António da SéIt is the Patron of Lisboa. If you have not explored Lisboa in June, come back for the festival in the patron's honour!
One of Lisboa’s most impressive and important religious buildings - has an extraordinary collection of Baroque tiles and commanding views over the city.
193 locals recommend
Church of São Vicente of Fora
Largo de São VicenteOne of Lisboa’s most impressive and important religious buildings - has an extraordinary collection of Baroque tiles and commanding views over the city.
Everything Else
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaStunning views over Lisboa's 7 hills!
More stunning views over Lisboa's 7 hills!
Make sure you stop by the Portuguese tiles "Azulejos". You can access Alfama's narrow streets from there to go down to the river.
113 locals recommend
Portas do Sol Viewpoint
Largo Portas do SolMore stunning views over Lisboa's 7 hills!
Make sure you stop by the Portuguese tiles "Azulejos". You can access Alfama's narrow streets from there to go down to the river.
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteStunning views over Lisboa's 7 hills
Getting Around
Terreiro Paço
Metro/subway
Santa Apolónia
Train station for Porto, Coimbra
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroTrain station for Sintra and Queluz
Cais do Sodre station
Train station for Belem, Estoril and Cascais
Food Scene
Food is local and staff very friendly! They are always out of rice pudding, if they have it feel lucky and let me know how it is!
13 locals recommend
Restaurante A Gina
Parque MayerFood is local and staff very friendly! They are always out of rice pudding, if they have it feel lucky and let me know how it is!
Used to be the horse stable of the castle and now is good food and interesting history! Read the history on their menu. They also have free live Fado music in the evenings.
D. Afonso o Gordo Restaurante Típico
20 R. Santo António da SéUsed to be the horse stable of the castle and now is good food and interesting history! Read the history on their menu. They also have free live Fado music in the evenings.
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da Praçarelaxed atmosphere and trendy
Great Fado music, have some nibbles and drinks. Dinner is better to be had elsewhere.
36 locals recommend
Tasca Bela
190 R. dos RemédiosGreat Fado music, have some nibbles and drinks. Dinner is better to be had elsewhere.