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Lisbon

Lisbon (Portuguese: Lisboa) is the capital of Portugal situated on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus (Tejo) where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. With 545,000 residents in the city and 3.0 million in the Lisbon Region (2024) and a thriving mix of Portugal's rich history and vivid contemporary culture, Lisbon enchants travellers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year round destination.

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  1. SeeCathedralAlfama

    Lisbon Cathedral

    Sé de Lisboa, Igreja de Santa Maria Maior

    Built in 1147, the cathedral has survived various earthquakes and has undergone restoration, renovation, and modification over the years. Its elements include Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. It has been a national monument since 1910.

    Mon–Sat 10:00–18:30 · EUR 5, children 7–12 EUR 2.50, children 6 & under free · Heritage listed

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    Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

    MAAT – Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia

    This museum of contemporary art is housed in a riverside building of contemporary design.

    Wed–Mon 11:00–19:00 (Jun–Sep: Fri Sat until 22:00), closed Tue · Adults EUR 9, kids 12+/students/seniors 65+ EUR 6, kids under 12 free,15 Jul–31 Aug: 20% discount off all tickets (admission includes Tejo Power Station) · Wheelchair accessible

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    Ajuda Botanical Gardens

    Jardim Botânico da Ajuda

    The botanical garden of Ajuda is one of the oldest gardens in Europe and is considered the first in Portugal. After the earthquake that occurred in 1755, the homeless Portuguese royal family decided to build a new royal residence at Ajuda but also gardens around it. This 10-acre garden was laid out in from 1858-1873.

    Daily 09:00-20:00 (summer), 09:00-18:00 (winter) · €2 · Entry 2EUR

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    Museu da Marioneta

    Puppetry Museum

    The museum covers the history of puppetry around the world, with an emphasis on Portugal. Various types of puppets are on display.

    Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat Sun closed Mon · Admission EUR 5, ages 13–25 EUR 2.50, 65+ or disabled EUR 4.30, kids under 13 free; shows EUR 7.50, kids, seniors 65+, and students under 25 EUR 5 · Entry 5.00 EUR

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    Fundação Arpad Szenes / Vieira da Silva

    This museum is installed in the restored 18th-century former Royal Silk Factory. Its permanent collection covers a wide time period of the works of 20th-century painters Arpad Szenes and Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, and regularly hosts exhibits by their contemporaries.

    Mon-Sat 11:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-18:00 · Adults €2.50, students €1.25, kids under 14 free · Entry 7.50 EUR

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    Museu Nacional do Azulejo

    National Tile Museum

    One of the most important national museums, dedicated to Portuguese azulejo tiles since the late 1400s. It's in the former Madre de Deus Convent, founded in 1509 by Queen Leonor.

    Tue–Sun 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00, closed Mon · EUR 5, seniors 65+/students/youth card EUR 2.50, disabled & children 12 and under free

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    Lisbon Botanical Gardens

    Jardim Botânico

    A hidden gem. It was created several hundred years ago, by a King of Portugal at the time of the Discoveries. The story goes that this King wanted one of every type of plant in the world, and although that's unlikely, there is a huge collection dating back by three or four centuries which is worth checking out. And there's something quite eerie about seeing plants or huge trees from completely different climates growing next to each other in apparent harmony. A great place to take a picnic: this green oasis is completely surrounded by city but even the city sounds filter out.

    Daily 10:00-17:00 · Entrance €5 adults, discounts for kids, seniors and students

  8. SeeHistoric siteBelém

    Torre de Belém

    Belem Tower

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the iconic fortified tower was built in the early 16th century in the late Gothic Manueline style as a fortress. It was said to be the last thing Portuguese explorers saw when departing, and the first thing they saw upon return. It was later used as a prison for political prisoners, and is today one of the most recognized symbols of Lisbon and Portugal.

    Oct-May: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30; May-Sep: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:30; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 13 Jun, and 25 Dec · €6 (adults), €3 (seniors/students/youth card), free (children under 12); free admission on first Sun of the month. Combined ticket with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos €12, combined ticket with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Museu Nacional de Arqueologia €16, combined ticket with 5 other sites €25 (see website for details)

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    Igreja do Carmo

    The hilltop church of the former convent of Carmo is a towering memorial of the 1755 earthquake, which made the roof of the church collapse, but the Gothic arches of the nave survived. The church was preserved that way and now serves as the Museu Arqueológico in the extant parts of the building. The museum houses a hodgepodge of archaeological artifacts from around Portugal and the world including mummies from South America, tombs of Portuguese rulers, and the Stations of the Cross on 18th-century painted tiles. The assorted artifacts are not well explained, but the church is a sight to see and visitors come to relax in the grassy nave of the church, and draw or photograph the spires.

    Oct-May: Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00; Jun-Sep: Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00; closed Sun, 1 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec · €4 (adults), €3 (students/seniors), €3.20 (Lisbon card), free (children under 15)

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    Jardim Zoológico

    A zoo that is fairly pricey, but has a variety of exotic animals featuring sea-lions and dolphins.

    21 Mar-30 Sep: 10:00-20:00; 1 Oct-20 Mar: 10:00-18:00 · €15

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    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

    Jerónimos Monastery

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monastery was built in the 16th century and is an outstanding example of the Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style.

    Oct-May: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:30; May-Sep: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:30; last entry 30 min before closing; closed 1 Jan, Easter, 1 May, 13 Jun, and 25 Dec · €18 (adults), €9 (seniors/students/youth card), free (children under 12); free admission to the church and on first Sun of the month. Note that tickets are sold from the neighbouring archeological museum, not at the monastery entrance

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    O Cubo

    A place for a family meal or a business lunch.

    Mon–Sat 07:15–22:00, closed Sun · €5-20

  13. SeeAlfama Not mapped

    Castelo de São Jorge

    St. George's Castle

    Humans settled on this hill as early as the 8th century BCE, and the first fortifications date from the 1st century BCE. Before the Portuguese conquest in the 1147 Siege of Lisbon, the site was successively occupied by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors. Sights within the castle include the permanent exhibition of archaeological artefacts with an emphasis on the 11th- and 12th-century Moors, ruins of the former Royal Palace of Alcáçova, a garden with native forest species, and a camera obscura showing the city's sights. The castle offers great view over the city and the river. If you have the energy, get there by walking from downtown, going through the fantastic old neighbourhood of Alfama.

    Mar–Oct: daily 10:00–21:00, Nov–Feb daily 09:00–18:00 · EUR 15, ages 13–25 EUR 7.5, disabled or seniors 65+ EUR 7.50, children under 12 free; guided tour EUR 5

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    Museu da Marinha

    Navy Museum

    One of the most important in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the seas. Its colossal 17,000 items are installed in the west wing of Jerónimos Monastery, and include model ships from the Age of Discovery onward. The oldest exhibit is a wooden figure representing the Archangel Raphael that accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India.

    May–Sep 10:00–18:00 daily, Oct–Apr 10:00–17 daily · Adults EUR 7.00, seniors 65+ & youths 4–12 EUR 3.50, kids 0–3 free, family (2 adults & 2 youths) EUR 18.00

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    Pavilhão do Conhecimento - Centro Ciência Viva

    Pavilion of Knowledge - Living Science Centre

    Ciência Viva is an interactive science and technology museum that aims to make science accessible to all, stimulating experimentation and exploration of the physical world.

    Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat Sun & holidays 10:00–19:00 · Adults EUR 10, seniors 65+ EUR 7, youths 12–17 EUR 8, children 3–11 EUR 7, children 2 & under free, family (2 adults + children under 17) EUR 25

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    Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian

    Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium

    The planetarium has 32 star projectors, capable of presenting more than 9,000 stars. It holds a chunk of moon rock given by U.S. President Richard Nixon.

    Temporarily closed for renovations; planned reopening Oct 2021 · Adults EUR 5, seniors 65+ & kids 4-12 EUR 2.50, kids 0-3 free, family (2 adults & 2 youths) EUR 12

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    Teleférico do Parque das Nações

    Teleférico da Expo, Telecabine Lisboa

    An aerial tramway built for Expo '98. It operates between the Oceanarium and the Vasco da Gama Tower and offers excellent views of the fairgrounds, the river, the bridge, and beyond.

    Summer 10:30–20:00, spring & autumn 11:00–19:00, winter 11:00–18:00 · Adults EUR 6.50 one-way, EUR 8 round-trip; kids 4–12 EUR 4.50 one-way, EUR 5.50 round-trip; kids 0–3 free

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    Museu de Sociedade de Geografia

    Museu Etnográfico da Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa

    Exhibits of ethnography from Portugal's former colonies.

    Mon–Fri 10:00–12:45 & 14:00–16:45, closed Sat Sun · EUR 5, seniors 65+ EUR 2, students & youths EUR 2.50, families of 4 or more EUR 4 each, disabled & children 12 and under free

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    Lisbon Oceanarium

    Oceanário de Lisboa

    One of the world's largest aquariums. Built by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it hosts thousands of marine species of the oceans, such as sea otters, penguins, and sharks. The main tank is huge, representing the Atlantic environment, with hundreds of small fishes, sharks, barracuda, snappers, and a huge sunfish. Ideal for children.

    Adults EUR 19, seniors 65+ EUR 13, children 4–12 EUR 10, children 0–3 free, family (2 adults + 2 children up to age 12) EUR 47, extra child EUR 6

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    Quake - Lisbon Earthquake Centre

    Quake - Centro do Terramoto de Lisboa

    A fully interactive museum on the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755.

    10:00-18:00 · Adults €22.50-€31; children (aged 6 to 12) €16-€21.50; seniors (aged over 65) €18-€25

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    Hello Park

    Parque Recreativo do Alto da Serafina, Estr. Serafina

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    Illuminati Escape Rossio

    R. Barros Queirós 39

  23. DoMiniature golf course

    Minigolf lisbon

    CC do Ferragial 8

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    SandCastle – Drop-Off Playground & Work Café

    Av. Miguel Bombarda 72

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    Accenture Centro BPO Lisboa

    Rua Carlos Alberto da Mota Pinto 1A

  26. DoWater park

    Atlas Ocean

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    Parque Infantil Serafina

    Parque florestal Monsanto