Prata260 guidebook
Sightseeing
Arch in Rua Augusta, a triumphal arch in stone built from 1755 to 1873, can be visited inside, and get a view from the top.
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Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaArch in Rua Augusta, a triumphal arch in stone built from 1755 to 1873, can be visited inside, and get a view from the top.
Santa Justa Lyfta
R. do OuroSanta Justa Lift, a cast iron elevator from 1902.
Convento do Carmo, a church damaged by the 1755 earthquake and never rebuilt.
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Karmo klaustur
27 Largo do CarmoConvento do Carmo, a church damaged by the 1755 earthquake and never rebuilt.
Praça do Comercio, a huge plaza where the kingdom's government used to be.
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Viðskiptatorg
Praça do ComércioPraça do Comercio, a huge plaza where the kingdom's government used to be.
Sé de Lisboa, one of the oldest churches in Lisboa, dates from 1147, using as base the mosque that was in this place before the conquest of Lisboa from the Moors.
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Lisabon dómkirkja
1 Largo da SéSé de Lisboa, one of the oldest churches in Lisboa, dates from 1147, using as base the mosque that was in this place before the conquest of Lisboa from the Moors.
Sao Jorge Castle, iconic landmark, birthplace of the city, has a great overview of rooftops and river.
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São Jorge kastali
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloSao Jorge Castle, iconic landmark, birthplace of the city, has a great overview of rooftops and river.
Sintra, a beautiful town on the outskirts of Lisboa. Visit the town, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira, the Castelo dos Mouros, and eat the local pastry delicacies.
Make sure you save a day from your trip to go there, you can go directly by train from Rossio station.
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Sintra
Sintra, a beautiful town on the outskirts of Lisboa. Visit the town, the Pena Palace, the Quinta da Regaleira, the Castelo dos Mouros, and eat the local pastry delicacies.
Make sure you save a day from your trip to go there, you can go directly by train from Rossio station.
Belem Tower, centuries ago it was one of the fortresses guarding the entrance of the river, protecting the city from invasion.
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Belém turninn
Av. BrasíliaBelem Tower, centuries ago it was one of the fortresses guarding the entrance of the river, protecting the city from invasion.
Jeronimos Monastery, when it was built, the waterline was just at its doorsteps. Built on the site of a small church that supported the seafarers, it commemorates the discoveries. It's style is unique, inspired in symbols of the sea and shipping.
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Hieronymosar klaustur
Jeronimos Monastery, when it was built, the waterline was just at its doorsteps. Built on the site of a small church that supported the seafarers, it commemorates the discoveries. It's style is unique, inspired in symbols of the sea and shipping.
Rossio square, this open area has existed since the foundation of the city. It's name is actually Praça Dom Pedro IV, the Rossio name is a "nickname" that reflects its original use as an unpaved common area for all citizens. It is said that its shape comes from the location of a Roman hippodrome. The pavement design dates from the 19th century, and was named "High Seas".
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Rossio Square
Rossio square, this open area has existed since the foundation of the city. It's name is actually Praça Dom Pedro IV, the Rossio name is a "nickname" that reflects its original use as an unpaved common area for all citizens. It is said that its shape comes from the location of a Roman hippodrome. The pavement design dates from the 19th century, and was named "High Seas".
Neighborhoods
Alfama neighborhood, the most typical and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, explore its labyrinthic narrow streets and corners.
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Alfama
Alfama neighborhood, the most typical and one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, explore its labyrinthic narrow streets and corners.
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosBaixa Pombalina. The apartment is located right in the center of this historical neighborhood. So the area itself is worth a visit. It was totally rebuilt after the big 1755 earthquake, and it was the first anti-earthquake system invented in the world.
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Baixa de Lisboa
Baixa Pombalina. The apartment is located right in the center of this historical neighborhood. So the area itself is worth a visit. It was totally rebuilt after the big 1755 earthquake, and it was the first anti-earthquake system invented in the world.