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What you should know about Portugal

• Portugal is the oldest country in Europe: has had the same defined borders since 1297, making it the oldest nation-state in Europe;

• Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe;

• Fado and Cante Alentejano are recognized as world’s intangible cultural heritage – UNESCO

• Lisbon is home to the oldest bookshop in Europe. (Bertrand 1732);

• Portugal is the largest cork exporter in the world;

• Portugal hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe (1290 – Universidade de Coimbra);

• Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world;

• Portuguese shoes are popular all over the world;

• Port wine is named after the city of Porto, not Portugal;

• The national dish of Portugal is bacalhau (over 365 different recipies in Portugal);

• Portugal has some of the most beautiful award-winning beaches in Europe;

• And of course, Portuguese people are cheerful and nice. They will most surely love to meet you.

Enjoy your stay!

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What to do

Places to visit


Discovering Lisbon

Portugal's caravels sailed off to conquer the great unknown from Belém, and today this leafy riverside precinct is a giant monument to the nation's Age of Discoveries. First stop should be the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a Manueline masterpiece whose intricate decoration and peaceful spaces will leave you inspired. A short walk away is the Torre de Belém, the much-photographed symbol of Portugal's maritime glory. The imposing limestone Monument to the Discoveries, also facing the river nearby, is shaped like a caravel and features key players from the era. If you have time, look around the Centro Cultural de Belém, one of Lisbon's main cultural venues.

Belém

Marquês de Pombal’s grandest design, this is a square to out-pomp them all: a whirl of 18th century lemon-meringue edifices and arcades with vistas across the Tejo. The biggest crowd-puller is Verissimo da Costa’s Arco da Vitória, a mighty triumphal arch crowned with bigwigs including explorer Vasco da Gama, which leads onto Rua Augusta.

Praça do Comércio


Discovering Lisbon

Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, the Baixa's wide avenues and pedestrianized Rua Augusta are a great place to shop and have coffee. The area's highlight is the Elevador de Santa Justa. This imposing wrought-iron lift offers an easy ride up to the Bairro Alto, plus a rooftop cafe with views to kill for. Built in 1902 by Gustave Eiffel follower Raul Mésnier du Ponsard, the lift has more than a passing resemblance to the Eiffel Tower. Time your visit to enjoy a drink at sunset at the Bairro Alto Hotel Terrace (Praça Luis de Camões).

Baixa

Bica elevator was inaugurated in 1892 and it was motioned by a water counterweight until 1914. From that date onwards the 245 meters connection between Rua de São Paulo and Bairro Alto become motioned by electricity, as we can see it in nowadays.

Elevador da Bica


Discovering Lisbon

Towering dramatically above Lisbon, the hilltop fortifications of Castelo de São Jorge sneak into almost every snapshot. These smooth cobbles have seen it all –Visigoths in the 5th century, Moors in the 9th century, Christians in the 12th century, royals from the 14th to 16th centuries, and convicts in every century. Roam its snaking ramparts and pine-shaded courtyards for superlative views over the city’s red rooftops to the river.

São Jorge Castle

Famous for its outstanding quality and breadth, CalousteGulbenkian Museum showcases an epic collection of Western and Eastern art. The chronological romp kicks off with highlights such as gilded Egyptian mummy masks, Mesopotamian urns, elaborate Persian carpets and Qing porcelain. Going west, art buffs bewondermasterpieces by Rembrandt (Portrait of an Old Man), Van Dyck and Rubens. Be sure to glimpse Rodin’s passionate Spring Kiss. The grand finale is the collection of exquisite René Lalique jewellery, including the otherworldly Dragonfly. Don’t miss the free classical concerts at noon on Sunday and a visit to the gardens surrounding the museum.

Calouste Gulbenkian Museum


Discovering Lisbon

An urban oasis with British roots, Parque Eduardo VII is named after his highness Edward VII, who visited Lisbon in 1903. The sloping parterre affords sweeping views over the whizzing traffic of Praça Marquês de Pombal to the river. The estufas are a highlight, with lush foliage and tinkling fountains. Look out for tree ferns and camellias in the estufa fria (cool greenhouse), coffee and mango trees in the estufa quente (hot greenhouse) and cacti in the estufa doce (sweet greenhouse).

Parque Eduardo VII

Fado is the Portuguese traditional and probably the country’s most known music genre, which was recently included in UNESCO’s list of World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The many Fado houses or “casas de Fado” located in Lisbon, particularly in Alfama, provide a unique experience in this city.Immerse yourself in its bittersweet symphonies at Museudo Fado

Museu do Fado


Discovering Lisbon

The Lisbon trams have been operating since 1901 and most of them still have their original yellow wood panelling. The Tram 28 is the most famous among tourists because it has a picturesque route starting in Martim Moniz square and ending in Prazeres quarter (between Graça and Estrela).

The Trams

Lisbon kiosks are a heritage from the moors, who have occupied the city in the VIII century. Most of the kiosks in the city serve old-fashioned Portuguese refreshments and snacks and a lot of them are located nearby beautiful sights like Camões Square, Príncipe Real and Botanical garden.

The kiosks


Trips in Lisbon

A good point to begin your tour is: Largo do Salvador Here you'll see a 16th century mansion that once belonged to the count of Arcos. From here, turn down Rua da Regueira to Beco do Carneiro, the "cul-de-sac of rams“. This lane is impossibly narrow. Families live in houses that are, at most, just 1.2m (4 ft.) apart.

Largo de Santo EstevãoThis square was named after the church on the site. Round the church and, from the back, use the flight of steps to proceed to the: Pátio das Flores.

Walk down the steps to Rua dos Remédios, cutting right to: Largo do Chafariz de DentroHere you might see housewives drawing water from a fountain -- many apartments don't have running water.

From the square, connect with: Rua de São Pedro This is perhaps the most animated street in Alfama. As you stroll the streets, you'll probably attract a trail of boisterous children. Stepping out onto the narrow street again, you might cross paths with an old fisherman with nets draped over his shoulder as he heads to the sea. Rua de São Pedro leads into.

Largo de São Rafael The Largo de São Rafael might convince you that the 17th century never ended. You pass a leitaria (dairy) that sells milk by the bottle; cows used to be kept right inside. Off the square is:

Rua da JudiariaMany Jews settled here after escaping the Inquisition in Spain. Go back to Largo de São Rafael, crossing to rejoin Rua de São Pedro. Walk down the street to the intersection, forking left. You enter:

Largo de São Miguel Take a moment to enjoy the richly baroque church on this square. From here, walk up Rua de São Miguel, cutting left into.

Alfama (1/2)

Start: Largo do Salvador

Finish: Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Time: 2 hours

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes


Trips in Lisbon

Largo das Portas do Sol On this square is the Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo, a museum of decorative art. Take a Break -- At the Miradouro de Santa Luzia are several tiny cafes and bars with outside seating. Visitors from all over the world come here to order coffee and refreshments (Sardines are a must) and take in the view of the shipping activity on the Tagus. These establishments are virtually all the same. Continue south down Rua Limoeiro until you reach one of Alfama's most fabled belvederes: Miradouro de Santa Luzia. The belvedere overlooks the houses of Alfama as they sweep down in a jumbled pile to the Tagus.

Additional places not to miss:

Castelo de São Jorge The castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Its oldest parts date from the 6th century, when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths, and eventually the Moors. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal’s first king Afonso Henriques captured it in 1147 with the help of northern European crusaders on their way to the Holy Land. It was then dedicated to St. George, the patron saint of England, commemorating the Anglo-Portuguese pact dating from 1371, and became the royal palace until another one (that was destroyed in the Earthquake of 1755) was built in Comércio Square. Most of the castle was destroyed over the years, but still includes a long extension of walls and 18 towers. Visitors can climb the towers and walk along the ramparts for the most breathtaking views of the city, or relax in the gardens where peacocks, geese and ducks strut around.

Sé (the Cathedral) Lisbon’s ancient cathedral was built by Portugal's first king on the site of an old mosque in 1150 for the city's first bishop, the English crusader Gilbert of Hastings. At the entrance, to the left, is a baptismal font used in 1195 to baptize Saint Anthony who was born nearby, and in the first chapel on the left is a beautifully detailed nativity scene. In the 14th century cloisters, in what were once the gardens, there have been excavations which have revealed Roman and Visigothic remains as well as parts of the former mosque wall. In the sacristy is the cathedral treasury with numerous sacred objects, the most important being the casket containing the remains of St. Vincent, the official patron saint of Lisbon.

Alfama (2/2)

Start: Largo do Salvador

Finish: Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Time: 2 hours



Trips in Lisbon

Crowds gather around two baroque fountains at either end of the Rossio. The bronze statue on a column is of Pedro IV, for whom the square is named. (He was also crowned king of Brazil as Pedro I.) Dozens of flower stalls soften the square's tawdry, overly commercial atmosphere. Take a Break -- The Café Nicola. It gained fame as a gathering place of the Portuguese literati in the 19th century. Though somewhat short on charm, it's the most popular cafe in Lisbon. Pastries, endless cups of coffee, and meals can be consumed indoors or out. It's open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 8pm.

From the Rossio, proceed to the northwest corner of the square and walk onto the satellite square, Praça da Camara. If you continue north, you'll reach the beginning of:

Avenida da Liberdade This is Lisbon's main thoroughfare, laid out in 1879. More than 90m (295 ft.) wide, the avenue runs north for 1.5km (1 mile), cutting through the heart of the city. It has long been hailed as the most splendid boulevard of Lisbon, although many of the Art Deco and Belle Epoque mansions that once lined it are gone. Its sidewalks are tessellated in black and white. This is the heart of Lisbon's cinema district; you'll also pass airline offices, travel agencies, and other businesses. An open-air esplanade lies in the center.

Almost immediately you come to: Praça dos Restauradores. This square was named for the men who, in 1640, revolted against the Spanish reign. The event led to the re-establishment of Portugal's independence. An obelisk in the center of the square commemorates the uprising. The deep-red Palácio Foz, now the Ministry of Information, is also on the square. West of the square is the: Estação do Rossio. This is the city's main rail terminus. Built in mock Manueline style to resemble a lavishly adorned palace, this is one of the strangest architectural complexes housing a rail terminal in Europe. Trains from Sintra and the Estremadura pull right into the heart of the city and leave from a platform that's an escalator ride above the street-level entrances. The bustling station abounds with businesses, including souvenir shops and currency-exchange offices.

Baixa, Center & Chiado (1/3)

Start: Praça do Comércio

Finish: Elevador de Santa Justa

Time: 3 hours



Trips in Lisbon

A Possible Detour - At this point, you can walk 1.5km (1 mile) along Avenida da Liberdade all the way to Praça do Marquês de Pombal, with its monument to the prime minister who rebuilt Lisbon. North of the square, you can stroll through Parque Eduardo VII. If you'd like to see more of the heart of Lisbon, continue south from Praça dos Restauradores. If you choose to walk south again along Avenida da Liberdade, retrace your steps to Praçade Dom João da Câmara. Instead of returning to Rossio, continue south along Rua do 1 de Dezembro, which will become Rua do Carmo. This street will lead you to the:

Elevador de Santa JustaThe elevator, built in 1902, is in a Gothic-style tower at the junction of Rua Aurea and Ruade Santa Justa. It is often falsely attributed to Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, who designed the fabled tower of Paris. In no more than a minute, it whisks you from Baixa to the BairroAlto. You're rewarded with one of the city's grand panoramas.

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ChiadoIs the district of bookshops, old-style cafes, art nouveau jewelry shops and luxurious international names. Although it may lack much of the glitz of those famous streets, it scored points for charm and the quality of customer service in its businesses. Much of the area was destroyed in a fire in 1988, but has since been reborn. It remains one of Lisbon's most beloved districts, with reminders of its past as the center of the city's intellectual life, with statues of literary figures such as Fernando Pessoa, Luis de Camões, and Eça de Queiroz. Back in 1905, a Chiado shirt shop was converted into a café selling "genuine Brazilian coffee, the most aromatic and fine tasting of all coffees", as the adverts of the time proclaimed. The inauguration of the café was attended by a Brazilian government representative. The event featured the slogan "O Melhor Café é o d'A Brasileira (The best coffee is at the Brasileira)", a wording still to be found engraved on the coffee cups. The importance of the "A Brasileira" café to Portuguese intellectual life of the early years of the 20th century can be seen from the paintings on display inside and by the bronze statue of poet Fernando Pessoa taking coffee out on the esplanade.




Time: 3 hours



Trips in Lisbon

Bairro Alto Is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Its grid of streets is quiet during the day, but is transformed at night into the city's vibrant nightlife quarter. Behind colorful and graffiti-ridden façades is a variety of excellent traditional and international restaurants, tourist-packed Fado Houses, and a multitude of sleek bars and stylish alternative fashion shops that stay open until late at night. Throughout the week, and especially on weekends you'll find people of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles bar-hopping through the cobbled lanes or standing outside with a drink in hand enjoying the city's usual mild nights.

The main commercial streets are Rua do Norte, Rua da Atalaia, and Rua do Diário de Noticias, from where it is easy to reach Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (a terrace with a panoramic view over the city), and two of the city's most interesting churches: São Roque with its magnificent baroque interior and the romantic Gothic ruins of Carmo Church.




Time: 3 hours



Go Cars

Whether you’ve never been to Lisbon or you’ve been there a hundred times, there’s so much to learn about this beautiful city through the GoCar, the world’s first GPS-guided Storytelling car®. Take a ride through the seven hills of Lisbon, check out the narrow, unique streets of this historic city, and experience daily life as the locals do.

Day trips from Lisbon will take you through Rossio, to Belem, you can stop in Chiado and get unique access to Bairro Alto and Alfama. Everything about Lisbon attractions are unique, from the light to the people to the food – and you can experience it all in a way you’ve never imagined with the help of the friendly associates at GoCar Tours Lisboa.


Tuk Tuk rides

The fun way to discover Lisbon. A company operating in the field of tourism within the city of Lisbon. Tuk Tuk Lisboa is a tour operator that focus on its customers.

Tuk Tuk Lisboa adds the Portuguese welcoming tradition with personalized service and delivers the necessary comfort, safety, entertainment and ease to fully enjoy Lisbon.

A Tuk Tuk Lisboa ride is a fun exciting experience and a fun way to get to know the city.


28 tram ride

The number 28 Lisbon tram connects Martim Moniz with Campo Ourique, and passes through the popular tourist districts of Graca, Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. For visitors, this is the classic Lisbon tram journey, riding in the quaint yellow tram as it screeches and rattles through the narrow streets of the city.

The delightful Remodelado trams date from the 1930s and in any other city they would be housed in a museum, but in Lisbon they are an integral part of the public transport network. These historic trams are still in use, as the 28 route is completely unsuitable for modern trams due to its numerous tight turns and steep gradients.

A ride along the entire 28 tram route provides one of the best tours of the capital and is often a highlight of any holiday to Lisbon. This article will provide an introduction to the number 28 tram, and includes fares, tourist advice and popular tourist attractions along the route.


Where to stay

Hotels


Boutique Hotels

Dear Lisbon - Palace is situated in Lisbon, 200 m from Chiado. It is is located in a historic, protected and renovated building from the 19th century, which has the reception on the ground floor and all nine suites on the first floor.

Stars: *****

Booking.com score: 9.3

Location: Chiado

Dear Lisbon Palace Memmo Príncipe Real

This hotel is set in Príncipe Real, one of the most exclusive and elegant districts in Lisbon. Bairro Alto and Avenida da Liberdade are both within a 10-minute walk, which places the hotel in an ideal spot to visit historic Lisbon. Memmo Príncipe Real features an outdoor pool and lounge, with panoramic city views.

Stars: *****


Location: Príncipe Real


Boutique Hotels

Located right in the middle of Lisbon’s upscale Avenida da Liberdade, the 5-star Valverde boutique hotel features a patio with a small swimming pool. The tranquil bedrooms feature strong-coloured walls contrasting with the light-coloured fabrics. They all include sophisticated and functional furniture plus objects from the 1950's.

Stars: *****


Location: Avenida da Liberdade

Valverde Torel Palace

Located on a hill in the heart of Lisbon, Torel Palace consists of 2 traditional 19th century mansions, surrounded by a garden with a swimming pool. Its suites, terraces, pools and gardens offer stunning and panoramic views over the city centre, Tagus River and the São Jorge Castle.

Stars: *****


Location: Arroios


Hotels

The 5-star Pestana Palace Hotel is a restored 19th-century palace, featuring private parklands and views of the Tagus River. It offers 2 swimming pools, a sauna and wellness centre.Each spacious room is elegantly furnished and many also open onto a furnished balcony with views of the lush garden. Some feature a seating area with a plush sofa.

Stars: *****


Location: Alcântara

Pestana Palace Lapa Palace

Built in the 19th-century, this luxurious 5-star hotel is nestled on a sub-tropical garden on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River. It has an expansive spa and indoor and outdoor pools. Most rooms have a balcony with views of the Tagus River or the pool and sub-tropical garden. Restaurant Hotel Lapa serves fine Mediterranean cuisine and regional wines.

Stars: *****


Location: Estrela


Hotels

Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa is located in Lisbon’s business district, just a 10-minute walk from downtown Baixa. It offers luxurious rooms and spa with a fitness facilities. The Panorama Restaurant and cocktail bar are located on the top floor. Here you can enjoy gourmet cuisine, while admiring panoramic views of Lisbon.

Stars: *****


Location: Saldanha

Sheraton Myriad

Located on the banks of the Tagus River and with panoramic views, the unique and futuristic oasis that is Myriad offers luxurious, contemporary accommodation. It features a chic restaurant & bar and an indoor pool with spa and fitness facilities.Featuring original and colourful décor, each spacious suite and room offers stunning views of Lisbon, Tagus River and Vasco da Gama Bridge.

Stars: *****


Location: Parque das Nações (near the airport)


Hotels

Centrally located, the SANA Lisboa Hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with TVs, 350 m from the famous Marques de Pombal Square.

Stars: ****

Location: Lisbon

Sana Lisboa Hotel Dom Pedro Lisboa

Primely located in Lisbon's center, this deluxe hotel offers elegant guest rooms and views over the city, the Tagus River and São Jorge Castle. Dom Pedro Lisboa features a full range of spa facilities, with an indoor swimming pool.The spacious guest rooms are decorated in a classical style and come with a flat-screen satellite TV, mini-bar and free WiFi. Some of the suites feature panoramic Lisbon views and the hotel also has the option of a luxurious and spacious Penthouse suite with a 360º view over Lisbon

Stars: *****

Location: Lisbon


Hotels

Featuring a fitness center on the 11th floor with an outdoor running track overlooking Lisbon, the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is located next to Eduardo VII Park. It offers a spa on site.Luxurious and spacious, each room at the Ritz features an elegant décor with classic elements. Some rooms have large balconies, and all private bathrooms come with free L’Occitane toiletries

Stars: *****

Location: Lisbon

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Vila Gale Collection Palácio dos Arcos

Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos is a refurbished 15th-century palace a 30-minute drive from central Lisbon and offering views of the Tagus River.Rooms feature earthy tones and décor with inspiration from Portuguese poetry. All the new wing rooms have river and garden views. The private bathroom has free toiletries and a bathrobe

Stars: *****

Location: Paço de Arcos


Hotels

In Lisbon’s upscale Amoreiras area, EPIC SANA is a newly constructed hotel featuring a rooftop infinity pool. Marquês de Pombal metro station is just under half a kilometer away.

Stars: *****

Location: Lisbon

EPIC Sana Lisboa Hotel HF Fenix Lisboa

Located on the central Marquês de Pombal, this nonsmoking hotel features soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV and picturesque views of the city. At just 11 m from a metro stop, the property offers free WiFi access, car rental services and organizes citywide tours.

Stars: ****

Location: Lisbon


Restaurants


Restaurants

Bairro do Avillez is located in Chiado, at Rua Nova da Trindade, in Lisbon. Spacious and surprising, with different eating areas inspired by the best Portuguese flavours, this is the most atypical of Lisbon's neighbourhoods.The world of José Avillez doesn’t fit in a single address, it is an entire universe devoted to creativity. Here you’ll find an irresistible Mercearia where you can buy delicacies, gifts, books, and chef worthy accessories; a wonderful Tabernafor those who like amazing food; and the most spectacular Páteo in town, where seafood and fish are kings a live alongside the fun cotton candy.

Open everyday

Price: €€€

Bairro do Avillez Bica do Sapato

Upon entering the door of Bica do Sapato one can feel that the space that now hosts this restaurant was once an old port building. Ample space, the river view and especially the bustle of ships arriving and departing from the Cais da Pedra.Making the most of the privilege of having an outdoor terrace, where the sun almost never sets, or shielded by the glass walls of the inside room, the Bicado Sapato restaurant tricks time with small updates.

Closing Day: Sunday

Price: €€€


Restaurants

Distinguished with two Michelin stars, Belcanto restaurant opened in 1958, in Chiado. Its privileged location in Lisbon’s historical centre, its discrete service and its cuisine quickly won over the capital’s elites. José Avillez’s Belcantoopened in the beginning of 2012, totally renewed. In that same year, it was awarded a Michelin star, and, in 2014, it received a second one, making it the first restaurant in Lisbon to have this honour.

Closing Day: Monday and Sunday

Price: €€€€

Belcanto Pharmacia

Located in the building of the Pharmacy Museum by the Santa Catarina lookout terrace, this restaurant's décor is inspired by the pharmacies of the past. The menu consists of traditional Portuguese "petiscos" (tapas), and the ambiance is relaxed. There is also a bar serving cocktails of Portuguese wines.

Closing Day: Monday

Price: €€


Restaurants

It was on the 12th July 1982 that the Café de São Bento – Primus Inter Bares – first opened its doors on the Rua de S. Bento 212 next to the Assembleia da República. Its aim was to recreate the old Lisbon cafes that had almost totally disappeared - and serve the famous “Bife á Marrare” (steak in pepper sauce). Brought to Lisbon by the Napolitan António Marrare at the end of the 18th century, this delicious steak dish had been served in those cafes and became popularised by the opening of several Marrare Cafes.

Open everyday

Price: €€€

Café S. Bento Mini Bar

This place, located in São Luiz Theatre, has sure brightened up Chiado’sevenings and nights offering a new entertainment concept.In a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, José Avillez offers small and varied gastronomic experiences full of flavour, wonder and fun that can be savored in the bar area or in the tables reserved for dinner. This is not a traditional restaurant. Here, not everything is what it seems.

Closing Day: Sunday

Price: €€€


Restaurants

Located in the heart of Lisbon, SushiCafé Avenida is a restaurant of pure Japanese gastronomy and one of the most beautiful and sophisticated spots in Lisbon.The environment is innovative and unforgettable. You may choose between 5 different environments according to you state of mind and experience: the terrace, bar, sushi bar, Japanese area and wave area

Closing Day: Sunday

Price: €€€

SushiCafé Avenida JNcQUOI

Dine to taste,dine to feel,dine to sense,dine to see,dine on what you saw,din(e)-o-saur.Yes, there is a dinosaur. But rest assured, everything else is contemporary.Comfort artisan food meets an open kitchen with bold taste and clever twists.Timeless gastronomic choices with a fashion conscience.

Closing Day: Sunday

Price: €€€


Restaurants

Eleven is an unique restaurant that is consider the top for gourmet cuisine in Lisbon. The restaurant offers a concept of sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine that only uses the freshest products available. The ambiance at Eleven is both cosmopolitan and comfortable, offering the perfect atmosphere to experience creative cuisine.

Closing Day: Sunday

Price: €€€€

Eleven Cevicheria

Chef Kiko surprises with another new concept, having his experience in Peru as an inspiration to create “A Cevicheria”.The South American tradition - Ceviche and Pisco Sour - has also combined Portuguese, Asian and tropical flavors, making this restaurant a real space for sharing.

Open everyday

Price: €€


Restaurants

UD Lisboa presents a side of the city that you still don’t know. Two venues of strong personality, united in perfect coexistence with the Tagus river and their will of creating amazing sceneries. Here every view and every moment is unique. In this prime location you can find historical monuments, museums and cultural centers like the Jerónimos Monastery, Museu dos Coches, the Cultural Center of Belém, amongst others.

Open everyday

Price: €€€

SUD Lisboa O Asiático

Betting on making Lisbon the most multicultural city in the world, Chef Kikohad opened a door to the fascinating Asian world right in the heart of Príncipe Real.O Asiático brings to Lisbon the distant oriental flavors interpreted by Chef Kiko. Com on board on a new trip for the flavors of the world at door 317 of Rua da Rosa.

Open everyday

Price: €€€


Restaurants

The story of 100 Maneiras is inseparable from the story of Ljubomir Stanisic, head chef and creator of this concept.The name intends to provoke, stimulate the senses and the imagination. Because 100 Maneiras refers, at the same time, to the absence of rules (in Portugal, 100 sounds like “sem”, which means “without”) but, also, to the infinity of forms. There are no strict rules, here, there is no limit to the creativity that is served at the table. Reflecting the personality of Ljubo (as the chef is known among his friends), 100 Maneiras merges tradition and innovation, knowledge and imagination.

Open everyday. Dinner only.

Price: €€€€

100 maneiras LOCO

The kitchen is where the heart of Chef Alexandre Silva and his team is. It occupies a larger area than the restaurant room and expresses the philosophy of the cook, who doesn’t hesitate to present an innovative concept in Lisbon.In the LOCO kitchen there is a respect for the micro-seasons, the products are used on the right time and with a close contact with the suppliers.LOCO is an organic project that values the national products and the nature. Is inspired by the tradition has references of the national cuisine, but raises them to another conceptual level, researching and experimenting with new procedures.

Closing Day: Sunday and Monday. Dinner only.

Price: €€€€


Restaurants

K.O.B is a sophisticated steakhouse for matured beef. The origin, cut and quality of the beef are key elements for a menu revolving around countries of origin and maturation times. The menu offers a genuine journey to the main sources of matured beef in the world, ranging from the national “Black Angus” stakes, with 35 days’ maturation, to the famous “Wagyu” sirloin steak, coming from Japan and considered to be one of the best in the world. We highlight the wine list which promises perfect harmony between the best beef and the best nectars. For the non-beef lovers, there are vegetarian and fish dishes.

Open everydayPrice: €€€

KOB Boa Bao

Boa Bao is a unique Asian concept in Portugal. This relaxed, casual-chic restaurant with our pan-asian cuisine will take you by surprise!Immaculately executed, with respect for the original recipes, this authentic food selection is prepared by our experienced chefs with the finest fresh ingredients, “on the spot” and ” à la minute”.You can expect seasonal changes to our menu keeping it fresh and interesting. Dinning has now become a full sensory experience!

Open everyday Price: €€


Brunch

If you think this simple meal of British origin (breakfast + lunch) is one of the best inventions of recent times, it is because you have not yet experienced the Weekend Brunch at the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel. Right in the center of the city, one of the most emblematic hotels in Lisbon inspires us to start the weekend in the best way. Every Weekend, its restaurant, A Varanda, offers much more than a generous late breakfast.

Weekends onlyPrice: €€€

Ritz – Varanda Restaurant Nicolau Lisboa

Nicolau Lisboa Café was born in the summer of 2016 in a little corner of Lisbon where we realized the dream of offering everyday healthy and really delicious food within a relaxed environment.

Open everydayPrice: €


Brunches

The delicacy and elegance of Amélia is only comparable to the irreverence she shows in her wonderful pink styling: the baroness of Campo de Ourique is the centre of attention of her small “county” of Lisbon.Amélia Lisboa is located in one of the most popular quarters of the city and has a magic patio to make our days happier.

Closing Day: TuesdaysPrice: €

Amélia Tartine

Tartine started with the intention of being a bakery – right now it is that and much more. Little by little, lunches and other meals became a success and now many people come here to taste all its good eats: starting with breakfast, straight through lunch and snack time.

Open everyday Price: €


Bars


Bars

A former guesthouse where ladies of the world’s oldest profession got together with sailors is now one of the most popular bars in town. This is due to a relaxed ambience but also to a décor recalling the history of the building. The ceilings were painted with frescoes, the walls are covered with mirrors, paintings and old posters, and decorative pieces give the space an old burlesque atmosphere spread through several rooms.

Open everyday

Pensão Amor Pavilhão Chinês

Almost all in wood, this eccentric bar was originally a grocery store. Its décor is a fantasy world, with cabinets full of thousands of precious collector’s items, from Art Deco pieces to earthenware with two centuries of history. Everything is illuminated by a dim light that creates a welcoming environment to end the day with a cocktail, further helping to make this a must-go destination in the city — personalities such as Tony Blair and Hillary Clinton were the most famous visitors.

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Located in Cais do Sodré, this cocktail bar divided into small rooms also offers live music. The music starts at around 10PM, followed on weekends by a DJ until 4AM.Around the piano and several armchairs you may also catch movie screenings and other cultural events.

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O Bom, o Mau e o Vilão Red Frog

This cocktail bar is inspired by the atmosphere of New York’s 1920s speakeasies. To enter you must ring a bell, seen below a frog at the door. The cocktails are by Marian Beke, from London’s Nightjar (ranked the world’s third best bar), and are served as after-work drinks and late into the night. The music ranges from jazz to swing and soul, and the decor is made up of vintage pieces. A curious detail is a secret room, accessed by pushing a wall, and which can be booked for private events.

Closing Day: Sunday


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Rive-Rouge derives its name from its location, along the River Tagus, and the brilliant red motif of the club. Sensual red lighting breaks up the deep darkness of this bar/nightclub, with hypnotic music creating an ethereal ambiance. Doors open relatively early at 17:00. Two different DJ acts are scheduled every day, providing two distinct entertainment experiences. Rive-Rouge closes at 4:00 in the morning.

Closing Day: Monday

Rive Rouge Old Vic

Completing the list of Lisbon bars that maintain the charm of yesteryear, this one presents a Victorian décor and a romantic ambience. From the velvet sofas you also notice curious Art Nouveau details, all dimly lit. Buttons at the tables control the lighting and call for the attention of the waiters.

Closing Day: Sunday


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Found at the top of the Tivoli Hotel, this is a lounge area with sofas where you may gaze out to the river, to the castle and downtown. It offers a good list of cocktails (including non-alcoholic) and there is also a choice of snacks. It opens late in the afternoon, but only in the warmer months, usually between April and September.

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Sky Bar Park

The bar at the top at the doorstep of Bairro Alto instantly became an afternoon and night hotspot when it opened in the summer of 2013. Wooden tables and small potted trees facing 25 de Abril Bridge create the feeling of a garden suspended above the city, serving a variety of drinks and burgers into the night, to the sounds selected by a DJ.

Closing Day: Sunday


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Where the conversation is accompanied by good food, Le Chat is one of the most well-known viewpoints in Lisbon. Located the 9 de Abril garden next to Janelas Verdes, it is a modern minimalist space all in glass. Here the great welcoming element is a superb view to the docks of the city and the beautiful Tagus river.

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Le Chat Terrace

It's not spacious but it's already been considered one of the most beautiful terraces in the world. The reason is the view that goes over the rooftops to 25 de Abril Bridge, and a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. Relax amid cushions and wicker chairs, and enjoy a glass of wine or a refreshing drink.

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This rooftop bar is on an 8th floor just around the corner from Avenida da Liberdade. It faces the castle and overlooks the center of the city, and has a vertical garden behind the counter.It offers a list of several cocktails and gins, which may accompany toasted sandwiches and other snacks.The evenings (doors open at 5PM) and nights (closes at 2AM) are also often livened up by guest DJs.

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Level Eight Ferroviário

In the nice weather of summer, Club Ferroviário is open every evening. Stop by for after-work cocktails on week days. Stay late into the night on Friday and Saturdays. On Sunday, the sunny terrace is open for brunch, prepared by the popular Lisbon Magnolia Café.

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