Introduction
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal as well as its largest city with approx. 505 526 inhabitants. It covers an area of 100.05 km². It is a coastal city with a couple of hills and has an ocean side.
It is an amazing city to visit if you like old architecture, Azulejos, ancient monuments and church. The city has a really old city center with a Sao Gorge castle in its center but also offers amazing walk and evening in Bairro Alto.
It’s the perfect place to spend 3 to 4 days and discover Portugal rich culture.
Table of Contents
Mapping the day in Lisbon
Getting there
The easiest way to get to Liston is to fly there. The airport is located 7km out of the city and offers international flight. From there you can directly ride on the metro to downtown Lisbon in 20min.
Moving Around
The best way to move around Lisbon is by metro. With it 56 stations and 44.5km of rail, it will get you in any of the interesting spot.
Old trams are also running through the old city center. The famous one is the tram 28.
When to Visit
The best time to visit Lisbon is from March to June or September to October when the weather is still warm, hotel rate going down and the crowd less. The high season is during the summer holidays of July/August.
Where to Stay
- Budget: Chalet D´Ávila Guest House
- Mid-Range: Residentas Apóstolos
- Luxurious: The Lumiares Hotel & Spa
What to Eat
The must to try food in Lisbon are:
- Pastel de Nata: Egg tart pastry dusted with cinnamon
- Sardines
Praça do Comércio
Is the most famous squares of Lisbon. It reflected the wealth and ambitions of Portugal during the late 18th century. It was here that captains and merchants would plan sea-voyages and trade their goods
Lisbon Cathedral
Also call the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral and the oldest church in the city as well as the seat of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.
Church of São Vicente of Fora
17th-century church and monastery is one of the main religious monument of the Portugal.
Aqueduto das Águas Livres
Explore an 18th-century Portuguese Aqueduct. The main course of the aqueduct covers 18 km, but the whole network of canals extends through nearly 58 km.
Santa Justa Lift
The elevator located in the old city connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo. It
3 to 4 Days Itinerary Lisbon
Day 1:
- Alfama district
- Old Tram
- St George’s Castle (Castelo de S. Jorge)
- Praça do Comércio
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Church of São Vicente
- Bairro Alto
- Old Funicular/ Elevador da Bica
- Santa Justa Lift
You could also split this day in two and take your time 😊
Day 2
- Monumento aos Restauradores
- Parque Eduardo VII
- Avenida da Liberdade
- Aqueduto das Águas Livres
- Basílica da Estrela
Day 3:
- Belem Tower
- Padrão dos Descobrimentos
- Jerónimos Monastery
- National Coach Museum
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