Location: Lisbon
Top Things to do in Lisbon
Top 10 Free Things to do in Lisbon, Central Portugal
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.
Restaurants in Lisbon
1. Bairro Alto
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4.5 based on 12,752 reviews
Reviewed By JillianT391 - Fundao, Portugal
This is a great area to stay in if you want to experience great nightlife - lots of cafes and bar and small restaurants with a multitude of different countries' cuisines... Always buzzing, and some great views of Lisbon too!
2. Alfama
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4.5 based on 20,774 reviews
Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of its Visigothic roots, Arabic influence and fishing port heritage.
Reviewed By H5964BQjeang - Kent, United Kingdom
We were so impressed Alfama that we went back! The castle is lovely and has wonderful views of the city and flea market on Saturday is great fun, tram E28 is a good way to travel there and a visit to a bar or cafe is a must; with friendly people and inexpensive attractions it's well worth a visit.
3. Chiado
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4.5 based on 7,954 reviews
This is the fashionable shopping district in Lisbon.
Reviewed By thenugents - Upton St Leonards, United Kingdom
We were visiting Lisbon for 5 days and rented a beautiful apartment here just round the corner from Rua Garrett. Chiado is a great shopping area as it has many quality shops and lots of lovely restaurants.
4. Vasco da Gama Bridge
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4.5 based on 3,752 reviews
Named after the famous 15th-century explorer, Vasco da Gama, this immense cable-stayed bridge across the Tagus River is eleven miles long, and punctuated with more than seven miles of bridges and viaducts.
Reviewed By gazwcave - Douglas, United Kingdom
Once the longest bridge in Europe and named after a Portuguese famous explorer, it"s a pleasure to cruise along this bridge at sensible speeds. As you leave Lisbon behind and cross the vast river. This bridge seems to go on for ever in a good way. It's a treat to drive across it at sunset.
5. Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
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4.5 based on 16,607 reviews
One of the biggest squares in Europe, this stylish area in downtown Lisbon often displays beautiful works of art and sculpture, and is a great place for a leisurely stroll.
Reviewed By jcj1882 - London, United Kingdom
One of the things I won't forget about my trip to Lisbon is the approach to this square. When you walk from the city centre, the grand arch looms on the horizon. Once you reach the open square, you're met with stunning views of the Tejo river that are pretty unforgettable. This is a square that everyone goes to, but it's so big that it never feels overcrowded like some other tourist spots. There's not a huge amount to 'do' here per se, but nowhere else does the impressive history of Lisbon weigh more upon you. The vibe is just brilliant the views are hard to beat. So take a book, sit by the river, and just enjoy the atmosphere that this place - and this great city - have to offer.
6. Igreja de Sao Roque
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4.5 based on 2,078 reviews
Reviewed By eddg2019
Taken together, the Church and Museum of Saint Roque are among Lisbon’s most important artistic, cultural, and historic repositories. In addition to the main altar, the church is noteworthy for its side chapels, particularly that of St. John the Baptist with its central mosaic panel that looks like a painting on canvas, the gilt wood Chapel of Our Lady of Doctrine, and the tile work of the Chapel of São Roque. The painted ceiling is the only one extent from the Mannerist period. The adjoining museum houses one of the most important collections of sacred art, which includes paintings, sculpture, metalwork, reliquaries, altar frontals, and the treasure of the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist.
7. Santo Antonio de Lisboa
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4.5 based on 1,255 reviews
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
This old church was really wonderful. The alter was amazing and it is pretty well maintained. It doesn't take long to look at. And I really ejoy the old churches of Europe.
8. Centro Colombo
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4.5 based on 1,448 reviews
Reviewed By gmbf - Canada, null
We visit this mall in Mar. 2020 and loved it. Great food court. You’ll need a few hours to explore it all. Well worth the visit. We took Uber from waterfront Lisbon. It was convenient and cost effective.
9. 25 de Abril Bridge
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4.5 based on 2,812 reviews
This suspension bridge across the Tagus River has the longest central span in Europe, at 1.5 miles. It also looks quite a bit like San Francisco's famed "Golden Gate Bridge," though this one was named after the revolution.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Ponte 25 de Abril is a very impressive looking bridge spanning the River Tagus in Lisbon. It very similar to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco due to the design and colour, as both the bridges are suspension bridges and red.With a total length over 2.2 km, it's an impressive feat of engineering and hard to appreciate until you see it in person.
10. Parque das Nacoes
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4.5 based on 4,513 reviews
Reviewed By docandmaria - Lisbon, Portugal
You will be pleasantly surprised at just how modern, clean and attractive this new city is. Originally built in 1998 for the Worlds Fair, it has grown into an extremely well designed example of urban development. Centrally located is the Train station, Gare de Oriente as well as the Vasco de Gama Shopping Center. Many sites and attractions, waterfront restaurants, Oceanarium, Science Museum, Casino, Ballet, Arena for concerts, beautiful architecture etc. etc. I always enjoy the gondola ride that takes you from the Myriad Hotel tower to just south of the Oceanarium, over 1k ride with lovely views of the park and the river. If you want to take a nice walk, you can do a 4k walk along the river with very nice photo ops of the bridge and surrounding sites.
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