LISBON IS THE CAPITAL CITY, A DESIGNATION THAT SAYS MORE THAN ONE WOULD THINK. IT IS AN OPEN HOUSE MADE TO BRING JOY TO THOSE WHO VISIT IT, AND WHICH IS ONLY COMPLETED BY ITS SURROUNDINGS.
They say the magic is in the light. To the visitor, Lisbon appears illuminated from whatever direction it is reached. Approaching by land, the 25th of April Bridge looks down upon a Lisbon languidly stretched out along the coastline and watched over by the towering Cristo Rei statue. It is unclear whether Christ, the King, blesses Lisbon from the opposite bank, or stands with open arms thinking “who can do better than this?” For those arriving by plane, it is best to come at night. The twinkling lights below resemble a pirate’s treasure chest until one sees the sky reflected in the Tagus River and begins to hear the muted hustle and bustle of the streets. By sea, following the same route that in the 15th century saw Portuguese explorers bring new worlds to the world, those who navigate into Lisbon feel the last breath of the Atlantic before it plunges into the river, and behold an endless parade of beaches, as if Lisbon and its coastal suburbs chose this summer to live for fun.
Lisbon has more aspirations than contradictions. It wants to ride bicycles in a city with seven hills; it wants to promenade along the coast as if enjoying a golden retirement; it wants to splash in the river while imagining dolphins on their way back to the Tagus; it yearns for a city permanently decorated with balloons and festive banners, smelling of marjoram and tasting of grilled sardines, where the best of graffiti urban art discovers that azulejo tiles are their ancestor. It desires, above all else, to understand – with the same purity of soul and astonishment of the senses – what causes visitors to fall in love with Lisbon at first sight, one neighbourhood at a time.
São Jorge Castle, the bulwark protecting the city from whatever angle it
is observed, wa...
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Situated on the slopes of the castle of São Jorge and neighbor of Alfama, the quarter of ...
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Extending downhill from the Graça viewpoint lays Mouraria. Once the
ghetto of Moors free...
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Meeting point of Bohemia and local election Lisbon, painters and poets at the beginning of...
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After the
tragedy that shook the earth in 1755, Baixa became ‘pombalina’ by the...
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The Avenida da Liberdade is the most important symbol of Lisbon. Built as an extension of ...
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The contrast with the age of the palace like buildings and pieces that display in the anti...
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Still inhabited by many popular, this neighborhood has the highest concentration of bars a...
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Situated across the Tagus River, the Cais do Sodré is much more than just a gateway in th...
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Since a few years ago that Lisbon if your reproached River. In an area previously occupied...
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With the Tagus River straight ahead, the western part f the city gathers a valuable set of...
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The Star was born around one of the most magnificent churches of the city, the Basilica da...
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Known primarily for being one of the main residential districts of Lisbon, the area of Cam...
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Lisbon found two ways to grow northwards: by extending
the city into the countryside, whi...
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This route begins and ends at train stations. Santa Apolónia was built
in 1852 on the si...
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VISIT
Considered one of the best museums in Portugal, it comprises two art
collections that are...
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It
gathers one of the world’s best collections of leisure and celebration vehicles
ran...
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It occupies a central point in the Portuguese cultural scene. A solid set of infrastructur...
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The greatest expression of the manuelino style and an impressive memorial to the Portugues...
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In the ancient Madre de Deus Monastery, founded in 1509 by Queen D. Leonor, there is today...
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In
Alfama, the Fado Museum lets you discover the history of this unique musical
genre, a...
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The gigantic aquarium is the most visited cultural equipment in Portugal. Totally dedicate...
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EATING
Feitoria is a Michelin-star
signature cuisine restaurant since 2011. The space is wide, o...
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It was in
the centre of Lisbon that António Pereira wanted to share the flavours of his
...
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With over 80 years of history, Gambrinus is a reference in Lisbon, visited
and enjoyed by...
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This restaurant has become famous as the kitchen of Chef Justa Nobre.
Today the adress ch...
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Developed with the
guidance of Benoît Sinthon, Executive Chief of TheCliffBay - Il Gallo...
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With ample space and modern design, it offers a varied menu with suggestions for sharing. ...
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In the typical “Pátio do Siza”, in the heart of Chiado, Mezzogiorno
offers true Ne...
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On the seventh floor of Altis Avenida Hotel, with an
unrivaled view of the rive...
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In the heart of Bairro Alto, Alfaia restaurant is
renowned for its wine selection and typ...
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The traditional market is now a pilgrimage site for all of those who want to taste the mos...
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At the entrance of this establishment one can see the date when the Portuguese favourite c...
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SLEEPING
Within the walls of São Jorge Castle stands the noble Solar do Castelo, with two floors a...
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The Hotel Avenida Palace, located in the center of Lisbon close to Bairro Alto and the Chi...
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About to become part of
Lisbon’s archaeological heritage, this ‘Palácio dos Castros...
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Altis Belém Hotel & Spa is a 5 star design hotel in Lisbon, located in Belém overloo...
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Similar to London or New York Town Houses, this is a charming and cosy hotel. With works o...
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This hotel is located in an 18th century building constructed after the earthquake, in Dow...
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Dom Carlos Liberty Hotel, already unveiled in the 21st century, offers modernity both in i...
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Modern, comfortable and
well-located, near Praça de Espanha. After five consecutive year...
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behotelisboa is an intimate hotel which seeks to show the
spirit of the city in all its s...
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ACTIVITIES
To enjoy the city wonderful climate, nothing better than a tour on these convertible buses...
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Water X promises an unforgettable experience on
board exclusive boats that glide over the...
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Taguscruises has simplified the access to the river. In regular daily
tours or through pr...
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NIGHT
The trendiest place in the Lisbon night is a terrace facing the river, bar and
disco, whe...
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Love at first sight in the old cabaret-like pension which is a show room, an erotic booksh...
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Jazz, funk, soul and a panoramic view of the city in what is probably the first garden to ...
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It used to be a funny house, but then it was refurbished and it got even better. To have d...
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A box of music and surprises, Musicbox is a bar, disco and show room. The eclectic event p...
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Classic or contemporary cocktails, with or without alcohol, made of fresh fruit and spices...
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The oldest jazz club in Europe is also the most famous in the capital. The newly refurbish...
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Nights where temperatures go sky high to the sound of African rythms such as mornas, samba...
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In each room of this bar-museum there are incredible details, posters and objects which ta...
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SHOPPING
A reference in the city’s cultural scene, Armazéns do Chiado is a meeting point for art...
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Opened in 1999, Tivoli Forum is
a multifunctional complex located in the centre of Avenid...
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An inspiring destination that brings together
the widest selection of international, port...
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A former factory complex of generous dimensions is today a Creative Island, comprising sev...
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A revivalist project whose mission is to bring back into the market the national products ...
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Born in the 13th century, it's the largest
flea market in Lisbon. It turns the ‘ca...
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