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Daytime

Morning light at the palace

Start early to beat the crowds at this eclectic 1909 landmark, then enjoy a quiet lunch nearby before a final stroll.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Palácio Mendonça

    Arrive at Palácio Mendonça as it opens. The building’s eclectic grammar and history are best appreciated in the quiet morning light before tour groups arrive.

  2. 09:45

    O Cubo

    Walk seven minutes to O Cubo for a family-style lunch or business lunch. It is open from 07:15, so it is ready for you, and offers a relaxed atmosphere with prices around €5-20.

  3. 10:45

    Linha d'Água

    Take a short two-minute walk to Linha d'Água for a coffee or a light drink to finish the outing. The café is open until 21:00, providing a calm end to the morning.

Local tip

O Cubo is open until 22:00 on weekdays, making it a reliable spot for a leisurely meal. Linha d'Água is just two minutes away if you want to extend the stay.

Check before you go

  • O Cubo is open Mo-Sa 07:15-22:00.
  • Linha d'Água is open Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.

Worth knowing

  • O Cubo is open at 09:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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