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Sunlight on Stone: The Águas Livres Walk

The Águas Livres Aqueduct is one of Lisbon’s best-known landmarks and a remarkable example of 18th-century engineering. This plan lets you see it in the best light, grab a simple lunch nearby, and end with a sweet treat.

Best time: 10:00About 150 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Aqueduto das Águas Livres

    Arrive at the Aqueduto das Águas Livres. The 10:00 start gives you quiet morning light to appreciate the scale of the aqueduct before the midday crowds arrive.

  2. 10:15

    Letrograma

    Walk 8 minutes to Letograma. Browse the books in this quiet shop near the aqueduct. It is open from 09:30, so it is ready for you.

  3. 10:45

    Empanadas MBQ

    Walk 9 minutes to Empanadas MBQ for lunch. This spot is open from 10:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect early lunch stop. Order empanadas for a simple, satisfying meal.

  4. 11:30

    Obri Brigadeiros Lisboa

    Walk 10 minutes to Obri Brigadeiros Lisboa. End your walk here with a sweet treat. The patisserie is open from 09:00 and stays open until 20:00.

Local tip

The aqueduct is a long structure. Staying in the immediate vicinity of the landmark allows you to see it without long walks across the city. Check opening hours for Empanadas MBQ and Obri Brigadeiros Lisboa to ensure they are open on your specific day of visit.

Check before you go

  • Empanadas MBQ is open Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00.
  • Obri Brigadeiros Lisboa is open Mo-Su 09:00-20:00.
  • Letograma is open Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00.

Worth knowing

  • Letrograma is open at 10:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Empanadas MBQ is open at 10:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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