Lisbon
Europe's most soulful capital — pastel-tiled facades, melancholy fado music, and the finest pasteis de nata on earth.
Unsplash- Population
- 517,802
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Nearest airport
- LIS
Guide to Lisbon
Top attractions
Jeronimos Monastery
Portugal's finest Manueline architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cloisters are extraordinarily ornate.
moderateBelem Tower
An iconic 16th-century fortress in the Tagus River, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
moderateAlfama District Lisbon
Lisbon's ancient Moorish quarter, a labyrinth of narrow streets climbing to the castle. The best place to hear authentic Fado at night.
freeLandmarks & places
Belém TowerJerónimos MonasteryPadrão dos DescobrimentosCastle of Saint GeorgeCalouste Gulbenkian MuseumChurch of Santa EngráciaSão Bento PalaceMonastery of São Vicente de ForaIgreja de São RoqueNavy MuseumNational Azulejo MuseumEdward VII ParkMonsanto Forest Park
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