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- Rossio Square
- Santa Justa Elevator
- Tram 28
Viewpoints
- Miradouro de Santa Catarina
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia
- Miradouro das Portas do Sol
- Miradouro São Pedro Alcântara
Castles & Palaces
- Ajuda Palace
- Belém Palace
- Belém Tower
- Castle of São Jorge
- Fronteira Palace
- Neccessidades Palace
- Queluz Palace
- São Bento Palace
Religious Buildings
- Carmo Convent
- Cathedral (Sé)
- Conceição Velha Church
- Estrela Basilica
- Graça Church
- Jeronimos Monastery
- Memória Church
- National Pantheon of Santa Engracia
- Saint Anthony Church
- São Domingos Church
- São Roque Church
- São Vicente de Fora Monastery
Zoological
- Aquario Vasco da Gama
- Lisbon Zoo
- Oceanarium
Museums and Galleries
- Banksy Museum
- Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
- Carris Transport Museum
- Fado Museum
- Interactive Science Museum
- Lisbon Museum
- MAAT (Museum of Art,
Architecture and Technology) - Military Museum
- MUDE
- National Archeology Museum
- National Coach Museum
- National Museum of Ancient Art
- National Tile Museum
- Orient Museum
- Planetarium Calouste Gulbenkian
- Quake
- Roman Theatre and Museum
- Water Museum (Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras Reservoir)
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- Capuchos Convent
- Parque da Pena (Pena Park)
- Peninha Sanctuary
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Walking in Lisbon
Lisbon is one of Europe's smallest capitals and many of its most famous monuments are within walking distance from each other. Doing lots of walking seems to occur without a second thought. The abundance of great places to stop to enjoy a coffee and pastry along the way helps you to keep up energy levels. Lisbon's paths are made from cobbled marble that, at times, can be worn smooth to a slippery patina whilst loose uplifted cobbles can be a little hazardous. Comfortable walking shoes are a must - you will walk more than you first intended. You can always take advantage of the numerous old trams and funiculars as this is part of the Lisbon experience. Another great way to discover Lisbon on foot is by joining a small walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Let MADABOUTLISBON.COM show you the options best suited to you.
BAIXA
Praça do Comércio
Sandwiched between Lisbon's hills the Baixa or "Down Town" stretches from the Praça do Comércio by the riverfront to the Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon's main boulevard. It is a good area to start your Lisbon adventure and get your bearings. In the Praça do Comércio you'll find a large Tourist information centre where you can pick up leaflets and city maps. Here too is the Lisboa Story Centre, an innovative exhibition space dedicated to the history of Lisbon, inspired by the array of facts and events that have shaped the city including the devastating earthquake that reshaped the city. The Baixa district rose from the ashes of the earthquake and was rebuilt according to styles prominent during the time of the enlightenment. The streets are on a flat plane and laid out in a grid system. The neoclassical style of the area has acquired the name "Pombaline" and is best approached through the triumphal arch on Praça do Comércio leading to the Rua Augusta. Nowadays the area has many traffic-free streets and allows a leisurely pace past many traditional shops, businesses and impressive squares. Lisbons old trams (eléctricos) trundle past cafés, patisseries, flower sellers and street vendors.
Within the Baixa district you'll find attractions such as the Elevador de Santa Justa, the famous cast-iron street lift. The pretty Rossio Square which makes a great place sit outside a café and people watch. A smaller square, the Praça da Figueira is where you'll find a transport hub. From the Baixa downtown district you can take a funicular to either the Bairro Alto on the eastern hill or the Tram #28 up to the Alfama via the Graça district and Lisbon's castle (castelo). [ More About the Baixa ► ]
Within the Baixa district you'll find attractions such as the Elevador de Santa Justa, the famous cast-iron street lift. The pretty Rossio Square which makes a great place sit outside a café and people watch. A smaller square, the Praça da Figueira is where you'll find a transport hub. From the Baixa downtown district you can take a funicular to either the Bairro Alto on the eastern hill or the Tram #28 up to the Alfama via the Graça district and Lisbon's castle (castelo). [ More About the Baixa ► ]
THE WATERFRONT
The Praça do Comércio is also the start/endpoint of an eight-kilometre (5 mi) long traffic-free route that follows the river's edge all the way to Belém. The pathway is popular with joggers and cyclists as well as walkers. The course runs East to West on a straight flat plane, albeit from a few detours around marinas and a harbour. There's plenty of public transport access along the route such as ferries, urban trains, trams number 15 and 18, plus plenty of buses. All of which allow you to pick up the path at any desired point rather than dedicating yourself to the whole length.
Between Comércio Square and the Cais do Sodré is a lawned area. Since renovation in 2013 Ribeira da Naus has become a place to hang out during warm days and is especially popular at sunset. Beyond Cais do Sodré is the Jardim Roque Gameiro square. This area is home to former warehouses transformed into trendy eateries and an ideal spot to relax whilst relishing the river views. About halfway is the fashionable Docas de Santo Amaro district in Alcântara, under the shadow of the 25 de Abril bridge. This marina sports great restaurants and is a departure point for many river cruises.
Once past the MAAT and Electricity Museum, you arrive at Belém and its major attractions, such as the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), the mighty Mosteiro dos Jerónimos monastery and the National Coach Museum.
Between Comércio Square and the Cais do Sodré is a lawned area. Since renovation in 2013 Ribeira da Naus has become a place to hang out during warm days and is especially popular at sunset. Beyond Cais do Sodré is the Jardim Roque Gameiro square. This area is home to former warehouses transformed into trendy eateries and an ideal spot to relax whilst relishing the river views. About halfway is the fashionable Docas de Santo Amaro district in Alcântara, under the shadow of the 25 de Abril bridge. This marina sports great restaurants and is a departure point for many river cruises.
Once past the MAAT and Electricity Museum, you arrive at Belém and its major attractions, such as the Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos), Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), the mighty Mosteiro dos Jerónimos monastery and the National Coach Museum.
Avenida Ribeira das Naus
