Lisbon - Λισαβόνα

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THE Lisbon is its capital Portugal.

At a glance

Ideal period of visit

How to get there

By air

The   Portela International Airport (IATA: LIS). It is located in the city, about 6 km north of the center and is served by the red metro line  THE Aegean Airlines operates flights from Athena

By train

Mr   Railway station (Gare do Oriente).   served by the red metro line. But some trains continue to the finish   Santa Apolonia, much closer to the historic center. For itineraries, prices and discounts, consult them official websites of the Railway Agency of Portugal (Comboios de Portugal).

By road

Next to the main train station is the bus station to cities outside Portugal. Another station is located in the Sete Rios area   , near the zoo and the homonymous train station. This is where its intercity buses end Rede Expressos

By boat

Orient yourself

The central district of Lisbon is called "Baixa" (Lower town) and extends from the riverside Place of Commerce (Praça do Comércio) to Rossio (officially Dom Pedro). To the east of the Lower Town is the Alfama Hill, a popular neighborhood founded by the Arab conquerors, while to the west rises the Barrio Alto Hill, which includes the Chiado district, known for its vibrant nightlife. Avenida da Liberdade starts from Restaurantores Square (Eleftherias Avenue), the equivalent of Rome's Veneto with five-star hotels and luxury shops.

How to move

Train lifts

•   Elevator da Gloria (Ascensor da Glória), Praça dos Restauradores - Bairro Alto.  

•   Elevator da Bika (Ascensor da Bica), Rua de São Paulo (Rua Duarte Belo) - Largo de Calhariz.  

•   Do Lavra elevator (Lavra elevator), Largo da Anunciada - Travessa Forno Torel. The first elevator to make its appearance in Lisbon. It was inaugurated on April 19, 1884 

•   Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa), Rua Aurea & Rua de Santa Justa, ☎ 351 21 361-3054. It connects the historic center (Baixa) with the Tsado district. 

What to see

Main attractions

•   Cathedral (Sé). The temple was built in 1150, 3 years after the conquest of the city by the Crusaders led by King Alfonso I of Portugal. It was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755 and restored in 1930. The new building was inaugurated on May 5, 1940, the anniversary of the liberation of the city from the Muslims. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Castle of Agios Georgios (Castelo de São Jorge) (with its buses line 37), ☎ 351 218 800 620. From 9am to 6pm. - Located at the top of the hill in the historic Alfama district, it offers the most beautiful views of the city and the Tagus River. Archaeological excavations have shown that a fort at the top of the hill has existed since the time of the Phoenicians and was later used by the Roman legions and the Moors. After the liberation of the city from the crusaders, the castle became the royal residence of its dynasts οίκου ντ'Αβίζ until the 15th century and was turned into a prison in the later years of Spanish rule. It was deserted after the earthquakes of 1699 and 1755. Its restoration began in 1940 and was completed at the end of the century. Visitors are directed mainly to the Odysseus Tower where there is a periscope that displays images of Lisbon on a giant screen. 

•   Belem Tower (Belém Tower) (tram no. 15 or bus lines 28, 714, 727, 729, e 751). - The landmark of the city. The tower was built in 1515 to protect the entrance to the port of Lisbon. It is considered a masterpiece of the local style "Manuelino" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

•   Monastery of the Hieronymites (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), Praça do Imperio, ☎ 351 21 362-0034. - Large monastery dating from the 16th century. It was built by order of King Manuel I to honor the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama. The tomb of the seafarer is located in the church of the monastery. In 1389, Jerome monks took over the monastery and made it their main residence until the dissolution of the order in 1833. In 1983 the Monastery of Jerome was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Today it houses the 3 museums listed below: 

•   Marine Museum (Marinha Museum).  (updated Jun 2016)
•   National Archaeological Museum (National Museum of Archeology).  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Monument to the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimento), Avenida de Brasília, (Belem District), ☎ 351 213 031 950. From 10pm to 5pm.  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Belem Cultural Center (Belém Cultural Center), Praça do Imperio.  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Berardo Collection (Berardo Collection Museum).  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, Avenida de Bern, 45A, ☎ 351 21 782-3000. - This is the most important museum in Lisbon. It was founded in 1955 and is named after the Armenian oil tycoon Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian who bequeathed his collection to the Portuguese state. 

•   National Museum (National Museum of Ancient Art), Rua das Janelas Verdes. — 

•   Monastery of Karmo (Carmo Convention). Remains of the monastery and the church that belonged to the order of the Carmelites. The church dates from the 14th century. It was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755 and was not rebuilt. The imposing ruins dominate the Lower Town from the top of Barrio Alto Hill and offer wonderful views of Agios Georgios Castle and the Tagus River. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Fish tank (Lisbon Ocean), Esplanada Dom Carlos I. It is the largest aquarium in Europe and hosts over 25,000 fish (updated Jun 2016)

•   Azulejos National Museum, Rua da Madre de Deus, 4, ☎ 351 218 100 340. The museum is dedicated to the art of "Azulezos", to painting, that is, to enameled ceramic tiles. This art is a legacy of the Moors who conquered Portugal in the early ninth century AD. The Museum is housed in the historic convent of Madre de Deus (16th century) and records the history of Azulej art with exhibits in chronological order from Moorish tiles to those of the 20th century. Admission 5 €. (updated Jun 2016)

See also

•   Casa do Bikos (Casa dos Bicos), Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 10 (Alphabet). This is the residence (Casa) of the first ruler of the Portuguese colonies in India. The building was built in 1523 and stands out for the carved bricks of the facade (Bicos) to which it owes its name. Today is the headquarters of the José Saramago Cultural Foundation 3,00 €. (updated Jun 2016)

Museums

•   Frigate Dom Fernando II and Glória, In the suburb of Almada, on the opposite bank of the river (By boat from the pier "Cais do Sodré"), ☎ 351 21 274 6295, 351 91 784 1149. Daily from 10am to 5pm.  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Museum of the East (Oriente Museum), Avenida Brasília, Doca de Alcântara, ☎ 351 213 585 200. It was launched in 2008 and receives 80,000 visitors annually. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Carriage Museum (National Museum of Coches), Avenida da iandia nº 136, ☎ 351 210 732 319. various carriages in many types and rhythms. The collection with the royal carriages is housed in an adjacent building with entrance from Piazza Alfonso da Albuquerque (updated Jun 2016)

•   Fanto Museum (Fado Museum), Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, ☎ 351 218 823 470.  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Museum of Decorative Arts, Largo das Portas do Sol 2 (Alphama), ☎ 351 218 814 600, fax: 351 218 814 683, e-mail: [email protected].  (updated Jun 2016)

•   Museum of Fashion and Design (Museum of Design and Fashion), Rua Augusta 24 (Lower Town), ☎ 351 218 886 117, 351 218 171 892, e-mail: [email protected]. 10 am 6pm. presents a panorama of Haute Couture and design with exhibits dating from the 20th century onwards. You will see models of famous designers such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Vivienne Westwood and others. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Amalia Rodriguez Museum (Casa Museu de Amália Rodrigues), Rua de São Bento 193, ☎ 351 213 971 896. The museum is housed in the house where the famous singer lived until her death in 1999 5 €. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Puppet Museum (Puppet Museum), Rua da Esperança 146, ☎ 351 213 942 810, fax: 351 213 942 819. Visiting hours: 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm. It is housed in a monastery of 1755 (Convento das Bernardas) (updated Jun 2016)

Temples

•   National Pantheon (Panteão Nacional) (Alphabet). It is housed in the Church of Santa Engrasia, which has been converted by government decree of September 26, 1836 into a burial ground for the most important citizens of Portugal. Singer Amalia Rodriguez, some writers and politicians are buried in the church. (updated Jun 2016)

•   Estrella Basilica (Basilica of Estrela), Praça da Estrela. Catholic church built in 1790 in the Lappa district and dedicated to the Blessed Heart of Jesus (Santíssimo Coração de Jesus) (updated Jun 2016)

•   Church of St. Vincent outside the walls (Igreja de São Vicente de Fora), Largo de São Vicente. The church was built in 1627 by the Italian architect Filippo Tertzi and later became the burial place of the members of the Royal House of Braganza who ruled Portugal until 1910. (updated Jun 2016)

Entertainment

•   Da Luz Stadium (Near the "Colégio Militar / Luz" metro station of the Azul line). It was built on the site of the old Benfica stadium and inaugurated on October 25, 2003 with the friendly match between Benfica and the Uruguayan Nacional. (updated Jun 2016)

Studies

Job opportunities

What will you buy

Where are you going to eat?

Economic options

•   Nova Pombalina, Rua do Comercio 2 (Lower town). Ham sandwich, grilled chicken etc. (updated Jun 2016)
•   Bacalhoeiro, Rua dos Sapateiros 218 (Lower town). Seafood and cod (updated Jun 2016)
•   Rosa da Rua Restaurant, Rua da Rosa, 265 (Upper Town), ☎ 351 21 343-2195.  
•   Restaurant Santa Rita, Rua de S. Mamede 24. . (updated Apr 2016)

Middle class

High benefits

Where to go for coffee - drink

•   Lux-Frágil (Bar & disco club), Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 73 (near Santa Apolónia metro station, the end of the blue line.). One of the oldest and largest discos in Lisbon, Lux Frazil is still very popular today. (updated Jun 2016)
•   The Docks Club, Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa (Doca de Alcântara), ☎ 351 21 395 0856. Disco with large track and 7 bars (updated Jun 2016)
•   The Kremlin, Escadinhas da Praia 5.  (updated Jun 2016)
•   Musicbox, Rua Nova do Carvalho 24, ☎ 351 213 473 188. Live music (updated Jun 2016)
•   Incognito, Rua dos Poiais de São Bento 37. Small bar but popular. Indie, Synthpop, New Wave, Electronica & Alternative (updated Jun 2016)

Traditional coffee

•   Coffee Brasileira, Rua Garrett 120.  (updated Jun 2016)

Casas do Fado

If you like traditional music Φάντο the most famous hangouts are the following:

•   Parreirinha da Alfama, Beco do Espírito Santo 1 (Alfama district), ☎ 351 21 886 8209.  (updated Jun 2016)
•   Adega Machado, Rua do Norte 91 (Barrio Alto district of Encarnação), ☎ 351 21 346 00 95, 351 21 346 00 95.  (updated Jun 2016)
•   A Severa, Rua das Gaveas 51 - 61, ☎ 351 21 346 1204, 351 21 342 8314.  (updated Jun 2016)
•   Café Luso, Travessa da Queimada 10, ☎ 351 21 342 2281.  (updated Jun 2016)

Where will you stay?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Stay safe

Health and precautions

Communications

Small problems

Excursions

•   Sintra (Sintra) - The city is known for its many attractions included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

•   Mafra (Mafra) - Known for its palace (Mafra National Palace), a great example of Baroque architecture that mimics the design and rhythms of the most famous Monastery of San Lorenzo of El Escorial near Madrid.

•   Keluts

•   Cascais and Estoril - Two luxurious seaside resorts, separated by a small cape.

•   The Cape of the Rock (Cabo da Roca) - The westernmost tip of the mainland Of Europe, known to the ancient Romans as the "Promontorium Magnum" (the Cape, the Great).

•   Palmela (Palmela) - Traditional city, known for its many churches and the imposing castle dating from the period of the Roman Empire.

•   Kaparika Coast (Costa de Caparica) - Popular beach with endless sandy beaches that attract a large number of detachables every summer.

Next destinations

Porto - Portugal's second largest city is 310 km from Lisbon. It is easily accessible by train, bus and plane from Lisbon with national carrier flights Tap Portugal. Interesting stops along the way are the traditional fishing village of Nazareth, the historic city Coimbra with its nearby seaside resort Figueira da Foz, its picturesque port Aveiro, located in extensive lagoons and the seaside resort of Espino.

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