Guidebook for Lisboa
Shopping
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueTraditional Portuguese products
shopping gallery in a palatial neo-Moorish building from the 1800s with several shops. They number over a dozen, all combining tradition, creativity, and innovation in design and fashion.
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Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe Realshopping gallery in a palatial neo-Moorish building from the 1800s with several shops. They number over a dozen, all combining tradition, creativity, and innovation in design and fashion.
Found in a mansion from the 1700s, this shopping gallery describes itself as an "indoor market" consisting of 23 shops dedicated to fashion, leisure, design and food.
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Entre Tanto - Indoor Market
42 Rua da Escola PolitécnicaFound in a mansion from the 1700s, this shopping gallery describes itself as an "indoor market" consisting of 23 shops dedicated to fashion, leisure, design and food.
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de Julhoasd
Open since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
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Campo de Ourique Market
104 R. Coelho da RochaOpen since 1934, the market in the neighborhood of Campo de Ourique was remodeled in 1991 and again in 2013, and continues to offer the fresh fish and vegetables of the day.
Formerly a department store (which advertised itself as the country's largest shop in 1894), everything in this building except the façade burned down (together with much of the neighborhood) in 1988.
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Aldo
Formerly a department store (which advertised itself as the country's largest shop in 1894), everything in this building except the façade burned down (together with much of the neighborhood) in 1988.
Stanica tržnice Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraFlea Market
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising...
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LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising...
Sightseeing
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroThe only vertical lift in Lisbon. Fantastic view.
Rua Augusta triumphal arch marks the passage from praça do Comércio to one of the most noble streets of Lisbon.Plus, its terrace is now accessible through a purposely created elevator.
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Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaRua Augusta triumphal arch marks the passage from praça do Comércio to one of the most noble streets of Lisbon.Plus, its terrace is now accessible through a purposely created elevator.
Known since the 1970s as a nudist beach, Meco has become one of the trendiest on the Lisbon Coast.
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Plaža Meco
EM561Known since the 1970s as a nudist beach, Meco has become one of the trendiest on the Lisbon Coast.
Surrounded by nature, the Troia Peninsula has a seemingly endless coastline of sandy beaches and still offers pristine beauty despite the recent growth of hotels and resort areas.
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Tróia Peninsula
Surrounded by nature, the Troia Peninsula has a seemingly endless coastline of sandy beaches and still offers pristine beauty despite the recent growth of hotels and resort areas.
This bay with calm, crystal-clear waters has the beauty of the Arrábida Natural Park as the backdrop. Although magnificent, it's never crowded due to the lack of public transport to reach it.
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Praia do Portinho da Arrábida
This bay with calm, crystal-clear waters has the beauty of the Arrábida Natural Park as the backdrop. Although magnificent, it's never crowded due to the lack of public transport to reach it.
You can get a panorama of almost the entire city from here, but not too many people seem to know that.
The only company you'll likely have here is one or two young couples.
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Pogled s gospom Monte
Largo MonteYou can get a panorama of almost the entire city from here, but not too many people seem to know that.
The only company you'll likely have here is one or two young couples.
You can look over the terracota rooftops of Alfama and the river from this incredibly charming terrace, always filled with tourists snapping photos.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
Miradouro de Santa LuziaYou can look over the terracota rooftops of Alfama and the river from this incredibly charming terrace, always filled with tourists snapping photos.
The monumental stonework of the cloisters of this monastery glorifies the period when West met East,
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Samostan Jeronimusa
The monumental stonework of the cloisters of this monastery glorifies the period when West met East,
Lisbon's most famous landmark looks like a small castle out of a fairy tale. It's a romantic architectural gem from the Age of Discovery that's classified as a World Heritage monument.
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Kula Belém
Av. BrasíliaLisbon's most famous landmark looks like a small castle out of a fairy tale. It's a romantic architectural gem from the Age of Discovery that's classified as a World Heritage monument.
Lisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored.
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Tvrđava Svetog Jurja
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored.
Architecture by Calatrava and Alvaro Siza Vieira next to other eye-catching buildings by lesser-known architects, with the river and one of the world's longest bridges as the backdrop.
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Telepizza Parque das Nações
46 Av. Dom João IIArchitecture by Calatrava and Alvaro Siza Vieira next to other eye-catching buildings by lesser-known architects, with the river and one of the world's longest bridges as the backdrop.
A magnificent convent from the 1500s is now also a museum that's unique in the world in showcasing tile art.
R. Madre Deus station
A magnificent convent from the 1500s is now also a museum that's unique in the world in showcasing tile art.
The first center of romantic architecture in Europe is found right outside Lisbon. Sintra is a magically green town dotted with fantasy palaces.
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Sintra
The first center of romantic architecture in Europe is found right outside Lisbon. Sintra is a magically green town dotted with fantasy palaces.
Lisbon's grandest square faces the river and was originally used to welcome those arriving in the city by boat.
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Praça do ComércioLisbon's grandest square faces the river and was originally used to welcome those arriving in the city by boat.
The ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights. It stands as a reminder of the devastating 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the city.
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Samostan Carmo
27 Largo do CarmoThe ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon's most hauntingly beautiful sights. It stands as a reminder of the devastating 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the city.
Principe Real is currently the hottest neighborhood in Lisbon. It’s where more and more independent boutiques are opening,
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Príncipe Real
Principe Real is currently the hottest neighborhood in Lisbon. It’s where more and more independent boutiques are opening,
Not only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
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Lisabonski oceanarij
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos INot only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
It's easy to mistaken this station for a palace. Its monumental Neo-Manueline architecture with horseshoe-shaped arches was built at a time when train stations were the latest symbols of grandeur.
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Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroIt's easy to mistaken this station for a palace. Its monumental Neo-Manueline architecture with horseshoe-shaped arches was built at a time when train stations were the latest symbols of grandeur.
This waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré .After a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped promenade that invites you to sit in the sun.
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Avenida Ribeira das Naus
Avenida Ribeira das NausThis waterfront area between Praça do Comércio and Cais do Sodré .After a redevelopment in 2013, it's a spacious landscaped promenade that invites you to sit in the sun.
From outside, this is Lisbon's prettiest and most monumental church. It's a neoclassical basilica with a large rococo dome built in 1790 in thanks for the birth of Queen Maria I' son.
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Bazilika Estrela
Praça da EstrelaFrom outside, this is Lisbon's prettiest and most monumental church. It's a neoclassical basilica with a large rococo dome built in 1790 in thanks for the birth of Queen Maria I' son.
Food Scene
A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesReally Good Bakery
Taberna Tosca is a true Portuguese tavern, that offers chorizos, regional cheeses and all things snacks.
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Taberna Tosca
21 Praça São PauloTaberna Tosca is a true Portuguese tavern, that offers chorizos, regional cheeses and all things snacks.
Petiscaria Ideal
100 Rua da EsperançaWonderfull PETISCOS
This traditional Peruvian dish made of raw fish (salmon, octopus or shrimp) cured in lemon or lime juice, also has a Portuguese version here -- with cod.
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A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro VThis traditional Peruvian dish made of raw fish (salmon, octopus or shrimp) cured in lemon or lime juice, also has a Portuguese version here -- with cod.
O Tacho
5A Avenida Ressano GarciaFantastic Meat
It’s a well-kept secret, perhaps due to its off-the-beaten-path location. From here you have a panoramic view that goes from the old town to the modern city.
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Café Esplanada do Miradouro do Monte Agudo
Rua Heliodoro SalgadoIt’s a well-kept secret, perhaps due to its off-the-beaten-path location. From here you have a panoramic view that goes from the old town to the modern city.
After Michelin star recognition at the historic Tavares restaurant, chef José Avillez decided to create his own little spot where he could present a simpler and varied cuisine.
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Cantinho do Avillez
7 R. Duques de Bragança
After Michelin star recognition at the historic Tavares restaurant, chef José Avillez decided to create his own little spot where he could present a simpler and varied cuisine.
Two Austrian friends opened this Vienna-inspired café in Chiado and it immediately became one of the hottest addresses for a drink and light meal, especially on Sunday morning brunch.
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Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaTwo Austrian friends opened this Vienna-inspired café in Chiado and it immediately became one of the hottest addresses for a drink and light meal, especially on Sunday morning brunch.
It's called pizzeria but it's essentially a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. So in addition to the thin-crust pizzas following Neapolitan traditions, there are also risottos,
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Pizzaria Lisboa
18 R. Nova da TrindadeIt's called pizzeria but it's essentially a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. So in addition to the thin-crust pizzas following Neapolitan traditions, there are also risottos,
With an outdoor terrace facing the river and deliciously thin and crispy oven-baked pizzas, this restaurant has become one of the most popular pizzerias in Lisbon.
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Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueWith an outdoor terrace facing the river and deliciously thin and crispy oven-baked pizzas, this restaurant has become one of the most popular pizzerias in Lisbon.
This mixture of fish market, seafood restaurant and bar can simply be described as a "modern fish market."
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Sea Me
21 Rua do LoretoThis mixture of fish market, seafood restaurant and bar can simply be described as a "modern fish market."
This is one of the most popular cafés in Lisbon, and once inside you'll see why.
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Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoThis is one of the most popular cafés in Lisbon, and once inside you'll see why.
Amateur or professional voices fill this small space with soul. Known for its authentic impromptu Fado performances, it maintain the old traditions of the typical Lisbon taverns.
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Tasca Do Chico
39 R. do Diário de NotíciasAmateur or professional voices fill this small space with soul. Known for its authentic impromptu Fado performances, it maintain the old traditions of the typical Lisbon taverns.
Amateur or professional voices fill this small space with soul. Known for its authentic impromptu Fado performances, it maintain the old traditions of the typical Lisbon taverns.
Tasca do Alfredo
18 R. do LoureiroAmateur or professional voices fill this small space with soul. Known for its authentic impromptu Fado performances, it maintain the old traditions of the typical Lisbon taverns.
It's now a Fado restaurant which incorporated the 18th century features such as the beautiful tile panels in its décor, and with an informal ambience.
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Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosIt's now a Fado restaurant which incorporated the 18th century features such as the beautiful tile panels in its décor, and with an informal ambience.
The official name is "Antiga Confeitaria de Belém" ("Belem's Old confectionery") but everyone simply calls it "Pasteis de Belem" ("Belém Pastries").
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Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémThe official name is "Antiga Confeitaria de Belém" ("Belem's Old confectionery") but everyone simply calls it "Pasteis de Belem" ("Belém Pastries").
Aloma
67 R. Francisco MetrassWon the award of Best Pastéis de Nata 2014, 2015
Inside the Champalimaud Foundation, a center of biomedical research and facing the river, is Darwin's Café, serving meals throughout the day.
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Darwin's Café
Inside the Champalimaud Foundation, a center of biomedical research and facing the river, is Darwin's Café, serving meals throughout the day.
Lisbon's most historic café (opened in 1905) can either be one of the city's most charming or irritating experiences depending on your waiter.
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettLisbon's most historic café (opened in 1905) can either be one of the city's most charming or irritating experiences depending on your waiter.
A glassed, white rectangle of minimalist design between the Discoveries Monument and Altis Belém Hotel on the way to the Tower of Belém, is the space for a pleasant café serving light meals.
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À margem
A glassed, white rectangle of minimalist design between the Discoveries Monument and Altis Belém Hotel on the way to the Tower of Belém, is the space for a pleasant café serving light meals.
In the small space which used to be a drugstore you’ll find the “pão de ló” sponge cake, cheese tarts, and various other sweets from different parts of Portugal.
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Casa dos Ovos Moles em Lisboa
25 Calçada do SacramentoIn the small space which used to be a drugstore you’ll find the “pão de ló” sponge cake, cheese tarts, and various other sweets from different parts of Portugal.
A warehouse that formerly housed cars is now one of Lisbon's trendiest cafés and gourmet shops.
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Delidelux - Mercearia, Charcutaria E Cafetaria Lda
A warehouse that formerly housed cars is now one of Lisbon's trendiest cafés and gourmet shops.
When the sun is shining, this is one of the places to be in Lisbon.
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Meninos do Rio
255 Ciclovia Lisboa CidadeWhen the sun is shining, this is one of the places to be in Lisbon.
Whether as a meeting spot for friends or a place for solitary reading, many Lisboetas will say this is their favorite café.
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Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaWhether as a meeting spot for friends or a place for solitary reading, many Lisboetas will say this is their favorite café.
it offers fantastic tin cans of a variety of fish that may be accompanied by bread.
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Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do Carvalho it offers fantastic tin cans of a variety of fish that may be accompanied by bread.
Pharmacia
Fantastic Petiscos
Madame Petisca
17 R. de Santa CatarinaGood Petiscos with an amazing view
Zapata
47 R. do Poço dos Negros Good Bacalhau à Braz and Tuna Fish
Drinks & Nightlife
Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa
27 Tv. MerceeirasHotel with a bar with an amazing view.
It’s one of the best rooftop terraces in town and one of the best bars in Bairro Alto. It opens in the afternoon for drinks at sunset, and there’s a chilled out atmosphere with a DJ or live music.
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Park
58 Calçada do CombroIt’s one of the best rooftop terraces in town and one of the best bars in Bairro Alto. It opens in the afternoon for drinks at sunset, and there’s a chilled out atmosphere with a DJ or live music.
A series of old warehouses by a dock under 25 de Abril Bridge was renovated to house restaurants, bars, and clubs
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Doca de Santo
A series of old warehouses by a dock under 25 de Abril Bridge was renovated to house restaurants, bars, and clubs
This café inside a glassed cube by the Ancient Art Museum is made up of white chairs and tables facing the river. It serves light meals.
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Le Chat
This café inside a glassed cube by the Ancient Art Museum is made up of white chairs and tables facing the river. It serves light meals.
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoThe place to have a drink ou two, or three
An 18th-century building that was once a boarding house with rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients is now occupied by various spaces, from ateliers to bars.
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Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimAn 18th-century building that was once a boarding house with rooms rented by the hour to prostitutes and their clients is now occupied by various spaces, from ateliers to bars.
Curious tourists and drunk old men mix at this legendary hole-in-the-wall bar next to Dona Maria II Theater.
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A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosCurious tourists and drunk old men mix at this legendary hole-in-the-wall bar next to Dona Maria II Theater.
Everything Else
It can usually be quite windy at this beach, but that's always good news for the windsurfers who have made it one of Europe's most popular spots for the sport.
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Guincho plaža
It can usually be quite windy at this beach, but that's always good news for the windsurfers who have made it one of Europe's most popular spots for the sport.
With golden sand and free of rocks, this beach is a favorite of families.
An old tram has connected it to Sintra, but despite renovation of the line in recent times, it is not always in service.
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Praia das Macas
With golden sand and free of rocks, this beach is a favorite of families.
An old tram has connected it to Sintra, but despite renovation of the line in recent times, it is not always in service.
The port of Lisbon and the landmark 25 de Abril Bridge are seen from this terrace, where you may also sit and watch the cruise ships navigating by, or stay for the sunset.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
The port of Lisbon and the landmark 25 de Abril Bridge are seen from this terrace, where you may also sit and watch the cruise ships navigating by, or stay for the sunset.
I t's perhaps Lisbon's most popular activity: A ride back in time over hills and medieval streets in vintage trams that are still part of the city's public transportation network.
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Tram 28 Apartment
nº29 R. Mal. SaldanhaI t's perhaps Lisbon's most popular activity: A ride back in time over hills and medieval streets in vintage trams that are still part of the city's public transportation network.
Arts & Culture
Because he collected "only the best," Calouste Gulbenkian's is recognized as one of the world's best private art collections.
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Muzej Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaBecause he collected "only the best," Calouste Gulbenkian's is recognized as one of the world's best private art collections.
The story of the first contacts between the Old and the New worlds, and the cultural mix of the East and the West, is told through the art in Portugal's national gallery.
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Nacionalni muzej antike umjetnosti
Rua das Janelas VerdesThe story of the first contacts between the Old and the New worlds, and the cultural mix of the East and the West, is told through the art in Portugal's national gallery.
All of the modern art movements are represented in this acclaimed collection which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Francis Bacon, Dali, and Paula Rego, among other great artists.
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Muzej zbirke Berardo
Praça do ImpérioAll of the modern art movements are represented in this acclaimed collection which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, Francis Bacon, Dali, and Paula Rego, among other great artists.
Even if you think you have no special interest in the subject, Lisbon's fantastic design and fashion collection is a fascinating trip through pop culture history.
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MUDE
24 R. AugustaEven if you think you have no special interest in the subject, Lisbon's fantastic design and fashion collection is a fascinating trip through pop culture history.
Gilding fills a large part of this church, from the high altar to the organ.
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Church Saint Catherine
82A Calçada do CombroGilding fills a large part of this church, from the high altar to the organ.
Several incredibly rich gilded works stand out in the great collection of the Carriages Museum.
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Nacionalni muzej automobila
136 Av. da ÍndiaSeveral incredibly rich gilded works stand out in the great collection of the Carriages Museum.
The gilded decoration of this church was an innovation in the early 1700s, becoming the pioneer of the Joanino style in Lisbon.
Igreja da Pena
The gilded decoration of this church was an innovation in the early 1700s, becoming the pioneer of the Joanino style in Lisbon.
One of Lisbon's most unique and beautiful attractions, the Tile Museum presents the history and evolution of the art of the ceramic tile.
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Nacionalni muzej pločica
4 R. Me. DeusOne of Lisbon's most unique and beautiful attractions, the Tile Museum presents the history and evolution of the art of the ceramic tile.
Essentials
It doesn't have to be summer for there to be lines out the door of this famous ice cream shop in Cascais and Lisbon.
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Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoIt doesn't have to be summer for there to be lines out the door of this famous ice cream shop in Cascais and Lisbon.