Location: Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
Top Things to do in Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Baixa, Rossio & Restauradores, 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. Cidade Baixa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 501 reviews
Located between Rossio and Praça do Comercio, this section is a shopper's paradise with several pedestrian streets. Location within walking distance of many of the must-see in Lisbon center. Public transports, including the famous tram 28 at the door.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Lisbon is a beautiful city with a unique charm. Baixa is its the most central part. It was completely destroyed after the earthquake in the eighteenth century. Rebuilt by the Marquis of Pombal . The district has large classical avenues flanked by houses covered in tiles, in typical Lisbon style. There are many shops and restaurants in Baixa. This neighbourhood houses the capital’s most emblematic squares and streets. Nice area for a walk. Every tourist should visit it.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Arco do Triunfo
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4.5 based on 5,817 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Arco da Rua Augusta is a stone triumphal arch in Lisbon. The Triumphal Arch, Rua Augusta Street is a monumental building of approx. 30 meters high connecting Rua Augusta Street , the most famous and most beautiful street in Lisbon with the largest square in Lisbon, Praca do Comercio. The Triumphal Arch is crowned with the allegory of Glory and Bravery and the figure of Genius - the protective spirit of the city. The figures placed in the structure at the supports of the arch are the famous: Vasco da Gama, the Marquis de Pombal and the commander of Lusitania - Viriatus. It was built on Praca do Comercio to commemorate the reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake. Originally, the structure was intended to serve as a bell tower, but in 1873 it was converted into an elaborate arch. A must see during the day and lit up at night.
5. Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Nucleus
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
This place is temporarily closed
6. Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina)
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4.5 based on 954 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Church of Sao Domingos is situated Between Rossio and Praca da Figueira, It is one of the most beautiful churches in the city. It was built in the 13th century by order of King D. Sancho II, but the work, repairs, earthquake and fires completely changed the original medieval structure. Partially rebuilt after the fire , the ceiling was erected, the walls were not renovated. There are still blackened areas. It is simple, but at the same time impresses with its huge stone columns. A wonderful church that you should see while in Lisbon.
7. Livraria Ferin
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
ferin is one of the oldest bookshops in Lisbon, Portugal. In the old centre of the city, chiado, Ferin is very well known by it's titles on history and philosophy and a wide variety of portuguese, french and english books. this bookshop was founded back in 1840 by a belgian family that still owns the business. the bookshop is beautiful and it has two floors, the 1st floor - were you can look at some wonderful and not so easy to find books, some of them hand-binded; the ground floor is a beautiful exhibition place that has a intense program of open conferences, book presentations and even film and music presentations. come and visit us!
Reviewed By 8-drank-was-merry - Naples, United States
Livraria Ferin, which has the look and feel of an older bookstore than Bertrand, is the second oldest bookstore in Lisbon, established in 1840. They sell new books, but also used books, have an old book repair and binding service and have a small old working type set printing press from the 1600s. In the basement in the back right is where you can find the book press, many old books and the repair area. John Koenig wrote of the word he created (vellichor) and that it meant: the strange wistfulness of used bookstores, which are somehow infused with the passage of time — filled with thousands of old books you’ll never have time to read, each of which is itself locked in its own era, bound and dated and papered over like an old room the author abandoned years ago, a hidden annex littered with thoughts left just as they were on the day they were captured.
8. Ribeira das Naus
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By neil_hun - Horsham, United Kingdom
This is one of those spots that encapsulates all that’s great about Lisbon. Firstly, it’s buzzing with people - tourists and locals - going for a stroll, sunbathing, having a picnic, enjoying a drink in the sunshine or simply watching the world go by. Secondly, it’s a great vantage point for taking in the Tagus river (while there isn’t the volume of river traffic as in Istanbul, it reminded me a bit of the Bosporus). Thirdly, the government buildings on the opposite side of the promenade are quintessential Lisbon with their beautiful architecture and pastel pink colours. Lastly, the Ribeira is a gateway to other Lisbon landmarks, with the Praça do Comércio at one end and Cais do Sodre at the other - with its Time Out market, trams to Belem and trains to Cascais.
9. Rua Augusta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,525 reviews
Reviewed By LimReviewer - New Delhi, India
This arch on this street was built to commemorate the rebuilding of the city that got destroyed due to 1755 natural disaster. The triumphal arch along with bright yellow walls are a pretty sight as you walk on this shopping street. A focal point of Lisbon - come here in the evening when it is filled with activities and shoppers and travellers.
10. Cais das Colunas
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
A beautiful spot to watch the sunset across the Tagus River. People gathered around the pier as the last of the day faded and colours of the setting sun spread across the sky. During the day, the pier is fairly nondescript. However it is a part of the magnificent plaza, Praca do Commercio and everything about the plaza is grand. The gleaming triumphal arch is perfectly aligned with the the pier columns so that your eye is immediately drawn to the central statue of King Jose I then to the water and beyond. Historically this is a significant site. The royal palace stood here but both the palace and pier were destroyed by the devastating 1755 Earthquake and tsunami. The earthquake, with a 8.5-9.0 magnitude, opened enormous fissures, up to 15ft wide, and the entire quay, along with the Cais De Pedra, disappeared into the river. 40 minutes later an enormous tsunami wave engulfed the harbour and downtown, sweeping away people, boats and buildings. It's difficult to imagine, when you stand here on a sunny afternoon in such a beautiful area. The pier was eventually rebuilt with marble steps and the two columns that we see today. They are symbolic of the columns from Solomon’s temple, representing wisdom and devotion. For many years, this was the point where state dignitaries and visiting royalty were received. Later, I found some old B&W photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 1957, showing a fresh, young queen with the classic 1950s circle skirt and teeny weeny wasp waist being escorted up the pier.
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