Location: Chiado & Carmo
Top Things to do in Chiado & Carmo
Things to do in Lisbon, Central Portugal: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
The museums of Lisbon celebrate the rich history and culture of this Portuguese capital city. The Maritime Museum is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who adore all things nautical, while the Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves is a hidden gem of colorful artwork. To fully appreciate the city’s dramatic stone architecture you can take a guided walking tour, or customize your own tour, making sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.
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1. Estacao Metro Baixa-Chiado
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Casa Do Ferreira Das Tabuletas
3. Rossio Train Station
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4.5 based on 2,020 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Rossio is the old central station in Lisbon, though it's now superseded. The station is right on Rossio Square in central Lisbon and main station used for getting to Sintra. The main attraction of this station is the pretty Neo-Manueline and Romantic façade that faces the the northwest side of the square. Apart from the usual intricate, organic carvings with marine motifs typical of Manueline, the entrance has an interesting double entrance of two intertwined horseshoe almost Neo-Mudejar like. Pretty to look at and worth stopping for a look before entering the station. The station has regular trains to Sintra, although at busy times, the trains are standing room only. There are a a few trains per day and the tickets let you take any one anyway!
4. Elevador da Gloria
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4.0 based on 1,198 reviews
Funicular railway that leadss to the São Pedro de Alcântara Miradouro overlook above Lisbon.
Reviewed By permia
It captures the essence of Lisbon - hilly perspectives, funiculars, urban art. We hopped on at Barrio Alto and given its frequency didn't have long to wait for the grand descent. Passing by the colourful street art creations and meeting ascending multi-decorated versions was lovely. Arriving at Baixa we alighted, waited a few minutes then hopped back on and returned back up the hill.
5. Basilica dos Martires
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4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By YourHelpfulWendy - Miami, United States
Simply a beautiful Church built-in 1147, check out all the details on their walls. I was shocked by how it was so well preserved and so nice at the same time. It is amazing how people used to work years ago. As soon as I walked in I felt so at peace and I loved it.
6. Igreja do Loreto
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By lisbonfood - Washington DC, United States
A quick stop into a magnificent Catholic sanctuary with wonderful carvings and a breathtaking altar. Right in the middle of old Lisbon.
7. O Cauteleiro Statue
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The O Cauteleiro Statue is an interesting tribute to local lottery ticket sellers. It's meant to be fun tribute to the common man and is a nice distraction from the usual monuments to the over-privileged. The sculpture depicts a rather short man with a smile on his face. He is wearing a uniform and holding out a lottery ticket. Visitors like to rub ticket for good luck and it's noticeably shiny from all the passers-by trying to acquire a bit of good fortune.
8. Calcada do Duque
9. Statue of Father Antonio Viera
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Jesuit priest, theologian, teacher, orator, diplomat and writer, Antonio Viera undoubtedly qualifies for the title of accomplished polymath. At the age of six he moved with his parents to Brazil and received his formative education there. As a young man he declared that he wanted to dedicate his life to the spread of Christianity in the colonies, and this he did. Inherent in this he pleaded the cause of indigenous peoples.
10. Chafariz do Carmo
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Chafariz do Carmo is an interesting and beautiful fountain located in Largo do Carmo square, from where the entrance to the Carmo Monastery. It is the only fountain of this type in Lisbon: four pillars connected by four arches, and inside we see dolphins . Built in 1771, it was designed by Reinaldo Manuel dos Santos, in a style that blends classic and baroque. In immediate area, with the relaxing and leafy square Largo do Carmo in the middle of which the fountain is located, you can find the Convento do Carmo, an imposing building that partially survived the 1775 earthquake, also housing Carmo Archaeological Museum, the Elevador de Santa Justa, right around the corner, via the small passageway of Travessa Dom Pedro de Menezes and the headquarters of the National Guard. The fountain adds to the atmosphere of the square. Really beautiful place.
