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Alfama
20,770 reviews
"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 inexpensiv...""Visit the S Jorge Castle, the lookout over the area, the massive outdoor market, the restaurants, experience the Fado music, the churches, ride a tram, sample some port or ginginha and so it goes on."
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Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
16,602 reviews
"Once you reach the open square, you're met with stunning views of the Tejo river that are pretty unforgettable.""Through the Arch, you will discover Praca do Comerico which is a beautiful square with stunning architecture, more shops and restaurants, river cruises, and a fantastic promenade along the River Tagus to Cais Do S..."
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Bairro Alto
12,743 reviews
"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...""A lively area with lots of bars and one of the best views of Lisbon as well as charming markets and good value accommodation."
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Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen)
2,623 reviews
"The driver gave us some commentary about the history of the views where we saw the castle and the seven hills of Lisbon as well as the different districts - the place was pleasant printable great pictures and we s...""Another excellent vantage point(there are many in Lisbon).From here you can see Sao Jorge castle, a big part of the old town, Tagus river in the distance and also 25 de Abril Bridge."
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Museu Coleção Berardo
2,451 reviews
"A lot of rich guys collect art - some rich guys both love & collect art - the Berardo Collection is a labor of love beautifully curated.""In the Cultural Centre which is a beautiful building with interesting shops and an excellent restaurant there is the museum of contemporary art! Everything in there is a pleasure to see."
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Parque das Nacoes
4,511 reviews
"Many sites and attractions, waterfront restaurants, Oceanarium, Science Museum, Casino, Ballet, Arena for concerts, beautiful architecture etc. etc.""I started the day with a visit to the excellent aquarium, enjoyed a few beers at the marina, rode the cable car, riverside walk and enjoyed the many fountains and statues by the riverside."
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LX Factory
2,406 reviews
"There are lots of cool unique stores, including an amazing bookstore, lots of restaurants and a great rooftop bar, called Rio Maravilha, where you can see a beautiful sunset with a beautiful view of the river, the...""Take in bold street art and flick through the photography and travel books at Ler Devagar or splash out a bit on house-printed textiles and handmade ceramics at Pura Cal."
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25 de Abril Bridge
2,808 reviews
"Beautiful suspension bridge exactly looks like Golden Gate bridge of San Fransisco, US. very well maintained and must see place in Lisbon""Well, first look at it.... second, the group who buile the Golden Gate Bridge also constructed the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge, so named because it celebrates the Portuguese Carnation Revolution of 25 April 1974."
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Arco do Triunfo
5,816 reviews
"When you enter from the Rua Augusta pedestrian street, through the arch into Commerce Square you do get the sense of "arriving" somewhere.""This beautiful arch (also known as Arco Triunfal da Rua Augusta, or Arco da Rua Augusta) has a clock and statues of Glory, Ingenuity and Valor, and those of Viriatus, Pereira, Vasco da Gama, and the Marquis of Pom..."
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Vasco da Gama Bridge
3,750 reviews
"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.""It is impressive just being 'the longest'.It is another engineering gem in Lisbon, after Vasco da Gama Mall by famous Spaniard Santiago Calatrava and it's close to Parque das Nacoes and Oceanarium."
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Santa Maria de Belem Church
633 reviews
"The Church has wonderful stained-glasses by Abel Manta and the tomb of the greatest portuguese poet Camões and the explorer Vasco da Gama can be found there.""High, high vaulted ceilings and intricate stained glass windows; side chapels with statues and tombs and, surprisingly marble and stone elephants."
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Avenida da Liberdade
2,373 reviews
"This is the part of Lisbon with expensive shops and impressive buildings.The best shops around town and a nice place to walk around.""This route gave us a great walk from our hotel to the historic centre of the city, passing a number of high end shops and hotels along the way - we also found a number of handicraft stalls which were Interesting -..."
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Igreja de São Roque
2,075 reviews
"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 O...""The main altar is very large, tall and ornate with numerous statues, paintings decorative masonry work covered in gold leaf."
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Costa de Caparica
538 reviews
"Amazing place, Airbnb walking distan CD e from the beach, you can do everything by foot or take the bus and the subway and soon you'll be in Lisbon Perfect for some holidays, the beach is very clean and dog friendly""My favourite part is the Transpraia which is a small train which runs along the sand dunes and takes you to the other beaches along the coast."
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Santo Antonio de Lisboa
1,256 reviews
"This is a large and very beautiful church on the site of St Anthony’s birthplace and family home and you can go into the crypt and kneel where Pope John Paul II did.""Definitely worth visiting since it is next to Lisbon Cathedral (Se Lisboa) and where Tram 28 stops...plus a short hike up to Sao Jorge Castle."
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Rossio Square
2,034 reviews
"The most obvious features of the square are the massive column with the statue of King Pedro IV atop it, the fabulous wave pattern of tiles spread across the square and the large fountain at the southern end.""It is a handsome space ringed by historic buildings like the Santa Maria II National Theatre, a monument to Pedro IV flanked by angels at the base, the ornate Rossio station etc all held together by a hypnotic zig..."
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Basílica da Estrela
669 reviews
"The church has a giant dome, the bells of the two bell towers ring in a charming way, and paintings by Pompeu Botoni and Pedro Alexandrino emphasize the baroque elements of the interior.""In the upper realm a winged cherub holds forth a banner of the sacred heart and an unfurled scroll with the architectural plans of the basilica."
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Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
3,520 reviews
"On the edge of Bairro Alto - a district renowned for its bars and restaurants and close to the fashionable Principe Real square, this garden offers a magnificent view on the Baixa (downtown) and across to the oppo...""This Miraduoro is a perfect place to see the Saint Jorge castle, Alfama, the Tejo river and downtown Lisbon after a good climb up the Chiado neighborhood."
