Sightseeing in Lisbon - what to see. Complete travel guide

Lisbon offers many attractive non-touristy places, a visit to which will help to understand the culture of local people better and make any vacation much more original. Want to plunge into …
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Lisbon is famous for its modern shopping centers, including Armazens do Chiado located on one of the main streets of the historic district. It is attractive for its designer and jewelry …
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Discovering the architecture of Lisbon from bird's eye view! Jeronimos Monastery, Castle of Sao Jorge, Santo Antonio Church, Lisbon Oceanarium, Santa Justa Lift, Triumphal Arch, all those monuments are defining the image of Lisbon …
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National Pantheon, Belem Tower, Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora, Lisbon Cathedral, Estrela Basilica, MEO Arena, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Lisbon …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lisbon and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Lisbon
♥ Shopping area ' Rossio' Lisbon, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Baixa Pombalina' Lisbon, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rua do Carmo' Lisbon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rua Augusta' Lisbon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rua Garrett' Lisbon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rossio' Lisbon, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Baixa Pombalina' Lisbon, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Rua do Carmo' Lisbon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Rua Augusta' Lisbon, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Rua Garrett' Lisbon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Lisbon
♥ Castle 'Castle of São Jorge' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Penas' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of the Moors' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Óbidos' , 71.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Almourol' , 105.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of São Jorge' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Penas' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of the Moors' , 23.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Óbidos' , 71.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Almourol' , 105.1 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Lisbon
♥ Nature Park 'Sintra-Cascais' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Arrábida' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Serras de Aire e Candeeiros' , 91.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina' , 143.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Sintra-Cascais' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Arrábida' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Serras de Aire e Candeeiros' , 91.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina' , 143.3 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Lisbon and around
♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga' Lisbon, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Calouste Gulbenkian' Lisbon, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Colecção Berardo' Lisbon, 7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga' Lisbon, 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museu Calouste Gulbenkian' Lisbon, 2.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Museu Colecção Berardo' Lisbon, 7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Lisbon from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Sintra
From the series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”
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Distance from Lisbon center - 24 km.
Another great historical symbol of the city is a tram line that is a real live museum. Old trams, which were built over a hundred years ago, ply along this line. Cars themselves are of great historical value. A ride on the tram is unusual, as you can see the main architectural attractions of the city and enjoy its marvelous scenery. The town of Sintra is a popular holiday destination among couples; many people choose it for the honeymoon. The city has wonderful hotels in historic buildings, as well as excellent local restaurants. …
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Palacio Nacional da Pena
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
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Distance from Lisbon center - 23.7 km.
After the revolution, the palace was redesigned into the museum, which presents an interesting art, antique furniture and jewelery collection. The walk through the extensive bordering territory gives as many impressions. Here one can spend hours on the carved arch in the Mauritanian style, the old sculptures and the landscape decoration. The palace is surrounded by the large forest, which covers more than 200 hectares. At different times, the palace owners have planted many exotic plants on its adjacent territory, so an excursion is essential for nature lovers. …
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Ponte Vasco da Gama
From the series “Unbelievable and Magnificent Bridges and Viaducts”
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Distance from Lisbon center - 9.5 km.
Before the bridge opening, the 25th April bridge was the only land crossing through the Tajo River. The second bridge has optimally distributed the traffic load and made the crossing over the river more convenient. Today the tourists can not only drive on the longest bridge in Europe but also make a lot of impressive photos on their background. On the riverside the beautiful park zones were equipped with benches and hiking trails. As a rule, these picturesque places are most populous in the evening. …
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