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Lisbon
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Things to see in Lisbon
Lisbon Attractions
Perched on the coast of Portugal and steeped in a rich and
diverse marine history, it's no wonder that many of Lisbon's
attractions are of the aquatic variety. Visitors will have a grand
time exploring the many sights this exciting city has to offer.
Visit the Lisbon Oceanarium, which is marketed as the second best
aquarium in the world and boasting a 1.3-million gallon (5-million
litre) and a wonderful array of marine life, or for a slightly more
historical look at the sea, the Maritime Museum is one of Europe's
best and a must for history buffs.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tower of Belem, stroll
through the streets of the charming Alfama, Lisbon's old qaurter,
visit the Castelo de Sao Jorge and take a stroll through the
Jeronimos Monastery, a World Heritage Site and the resting place of
Vasco de Gama.
Visitors wanting to see the sights in Lisbon should look into
purchasing a Lisboa Card, which grants the bearer free admission or
50% on admission fees to most attractions as well as free access to
public transport. The card costs €15, is valid for 24 hours
and is available from tourist offices throughout the city.
Alfama
The oldest part of Lisbon, the Alfama quarter sprawls down the hillside from below the Castelo de Sao Jorge, retaining…
Bairro Alto
The Bairro Alto district (literally the Upper City) is, like the Alfama, an historic enclave dating from 1513, which…
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Gulbenkian was an Armenian oil magnate who died in 1955 having put together one of the world's finest private art collections.…
Castelo de Sao Jorge
The walls of Saint George's Castle, sitting atop a hill guarding the Tagus, date from the Moorish occupation in the 10th…
Cristo Rei
Like the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio, the Cristo Rei spreads his massive arms as if to embrace all of Lisbon. Situated…
Fado Bars
As wonderful as Lisbon's historical area of Alfama is by day, its culture can be even better experienced at night, in…
Fatima
In 1917 the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared above an oak tree and spoke to three peasant children in the valley of Cova…
Jeronimos Monastery
One of Portugal's most iconic tourist sights, the Jeronimos Monastery is an absolute must-see attraction for visitors…
Monument to the Discoveries
One of the most famous sights in Lisbon is the imposing Padrão dos Descobrimentos, situated on the riverbank in…
Sé de Lisboa
Although this cathedral in Largo da Se in the Alfama district is not outwardly appealing, it was the first church in…
Setúbal
A popular touring destination 25 miles (40km) south of Lisbon is Setúbal, one of Portugal's oldest cities, renowned…
Tower of Belem
The famous Tower of Belem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of Lisbon's most photographed landmarks because…
