Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Found on an upper floor, this restaurant presents a curious décor inspired by late-1800s and early-1900s Lisbon. Using a charcoal oven, he offers traditional dishes using contemporary techniques, from "petiscos" (tapas) to grilled fish. To top it all off, there's a desserts cart.
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Casa de Pasto
20 Rua de S. PauloFound on an upper floor, this restaurant presents a curious décor inspired by late-1800s and early-1900s Lisbon. Using a charcoal oven, he offers traditional dishes using contemporary techniques, from "petiscos" (tapas) to grilled fish. To top it all off, there's a desserts cart.
French chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
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Os Gazeteiros
114 R. das Escolas GeraisFrench chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
A little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, you’ll find Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, mainly visited by local Portuguese. Great typical Portuguese food and, also important, very nice people and a very informal atmosphere. One of our favorites! (open at lunch).
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Zé da Mouraria 2
60 R. Gomes FreireA little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, you’ll find Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, mainly visited by local Portuguese. Great typical Portuguese food and, also important, very nice people and a very informal atmosphere. One of our favorites! (open at lunch).
Bakery/cafe Lisbon with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
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Fábrica Lisboa
121 R. da MadalenaBakery/cafe Lisbon with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
This cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
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Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéThis cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
The best Japanese restaurant in town with a relax and cool vibe.
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Tasca Kome
57 R. da MadalenaThe best Japanese restaurant in town with a relax and cool vibe.
NEW in town! great space of a famous chef in chiado.
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Bairro do Avillez
18 R. Nova da TrindadeNEW in town! great space of a famous chef in chiado.
Sightseeing
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
The sensational architecture of the Tower of Belem and Jeronimos Monastery (both World Heritage Sites) is the result of the discovery of the sea route to India, the opening of trade with Japan, and the colonization of Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. These monuments are adorned and embellished with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone, as are the heroes of the age on the colossal Discoveries Monument.
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Belem station
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
The sensational architecture of the Tower of Belem and Jeronimos Monastery (both World Heritage Sites) is the result of the discovery of the sea route to India, the opening of trade with Japan, and the colonization of Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. These monuments are adorned and embellished with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone, as are the heroes of the age on the colossal Discoveries Monument.
Poets and travelers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especialy to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
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Sintra
Poets and travelers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especialy to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
Lisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
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Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
O riginally Lisbon's famous funiculars ran on water but are now powered by electricity, making them still the most environmentally-friendly way to go up and down the city's many hills. They also used to be brown, but have been painted yellow since the 1930s.
Listed as national monuments, they have survived over the decades because in such a hilly city they have remained an essential part of locals' lives and are also sought-after by tourists.
The first to be installed was Elevador do Lavra, inaugurated in 1884, and a year later Elevador da Glória connected Praça dos Restauradores to Bairro Alto.
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Ascensor de Santa Justa
R. do OuroO riginally Lisbon's famous funiculars ran on water but are now powered by electricity, making them still the most environmentally-friendly way to go up and down the city's many hills. They also used to be brown, but have been painted yellow since the 1930s.
Listed as national monuments, they have survived over the decades because in such a hilly city they have remained an essential part of locals' lives and are also sought-after by tourists.
The first to be installed was Elevador do Lavra, inaugurated in 1884, and a year later Elevador da Glória connected Praça dos Restauradores to Bairro Alto.
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
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Fábrica LX
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
Arts & Culture
This iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.
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MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThis iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.
Lisbon's exceptional Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums of 20th century design and several critics see its collection as the best in Europe. 1000 design objects and over 1200 pieces of fashion by famous names such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and Yves Saint Laurent.
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MUDE
24 R. AugustaLisbon's exceptional Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums of 20th century design and several critics see its collection as the best in Europe. 1000 design objects and over 1200 pieces of fashion by famous names such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Entertainment & Activities
Lisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Like a well-illustrated book, the Lisboa Story Centre “transports” visitors on a fascinating journey through time. Using a mixture of elaborate sets, multimedia and sensory experiences, the Centre stages dramatic recreations of Lisbon's most important historical events, within the zone between the Baixa Pombalina and the Terreiro do Paço
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Centro de Historia de Lisboa
78 Praça do ComércioLisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Like a well-illustrated book, the Lisboa Story Centre “transports” visitors on a fascinating journey through time. Using a mixture of elaborate sets, multimedia and sensory experiences, the Centre stages dramatic recreations of Lisbon's most important historical events, within the zone between the Baixa Pombalina and the Terreiro do Paço
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaSupermarket open from 8h30am until 9pm