What to see in Lisbon between fado and the alleys of Bairro Alto

Lisbon is a simple city to explore and with great potential, long held back before showing it off to the whole world in recent years. Let's see what to see and what to do in Lisbon, the lively capital of Portugal. A Lisbon Guide, streamlined and comprehensive for visiting the Portuguese capital in two or more days.

Lisbon, tram 28 - ph Roberto Farina for Evolution Travel
Lisbon, tram 28 - ph Roberto Farina for Evolution Travel

Spin all Lisbon it's easy thanks to the transport network and getting to the top allows you to enjoy spectacular views. TO Lisbon, capital Portugal, the great light and airiness of the city is striking, kissed by the influence of the Ocean and nestled on the banks of the river Tago, right at its mouth.

Spend a weekend and Lisbon it's cheap, life here costs the right amount and the services offered are of a good standard. The purchase of one is recommended Lisboa Card to access museums and use different public transport in Lisbon.

Lisbon places of interest

1 Alfama

The city is very ancient although, due to disastrous earthquakes, most of it has been rebuilt over the years; to get a taste of the old splendors, just go to Alfama, a Moorish-style neighborhood that develops into intricate streets dotted with shops and old houses.

Heading this area is the Sao Jorge's Castle, the element that most characterizes the skyline. From Miradorous de Santa Luzia e Largo Portas de Sol, you can admire the panorama of Lisbon. It is here that a flea market takes place every Sunday: The Feira da Ladra.

Alfama, Lisbon
Alfama, Lisbon

Visiting Lisbon

2 Bairro Alto Lisbon

A Bairro Alto, another well-known area of Lisbon, you can breathe the air of times gone by, between buildings built on top of each other and walls decorated with tiling, the colorful glazed ceramic tiles of Arab inspiration. Most of the bars, cafés and houses are located here doom of the city. The road to get to Bairro Alto is quite fraught, so it is advisable to use a electric or lift, a sort of tram that manages to climb up these very steep climbs.

Bairro Alto, Lisbon
Bairro Alto, Lisbon

3 Baixa Lisbon

Between Alfama e Bairro Alto, which rise on two hills facing each other, is located Low, the hub of commerce in Lisbon made up of high fashion shops and boutiques, located mainly on theAvenida da Liberdade, an enormous road that ends its unfolding in Marques de Pombal Square. This is an area built in recent times, with a square shape and divided into wide streets, the center of which is Rossio, the main square also known as “rolling square”.
Taking theSanta Justa elevator you will easily get to Lower City, the lower part of Lisbon.

Baixa, Lisbon
Baixa, Lisbon

Lisbon to see

4 Belém Lisbon

Also worth visiting Bethlehem, a very famous area of Lisbon for the atmosphere you breathe there and for the presence of Portuguese imperial style buildings. Famous is the Torre de Belem that, together with Jeronimos Monastery, represents the most evident symbol of the Manueline style. It is a truly impressive, enormous work with a remarkable visual impact that has become, not surprisingly, a World Heritage Site. From here Vasco de Gama he set out to conquer the empire; a glorious epic for the Portugal is Lisbon remember with the equally impressive Monument to the Discoveries.

Belém Tower, Lisbon
Belém Tower, Lisbon

5 Parque das Naçoes, Lisbon

You cannot fail to visit the Parque das Naçoes, the disused industrial district totally redeveloped for Expo 98, now a themed playground. A very modern and futuristic area for the construction of which went through the process of unveiling Lisbon in the world.

Parque das Naçoes, Lisbon
Parque das Naçoes, Lisbon

Lisbon, alternative tour

Visit the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, aboard its picturesque and rattling elèctricos, the unmistakable urban trams, is a fun experience and absolutely not to be missed. The cars, many still small and old, but very colourful, climb everywhere; they take very narrow streets, overcome urban differences in height with ease and offer the authentic taste of discovery.

From March to October you can take advantage of a real tourist tour on historic trams from the early twentieth century. It was in fact in that period, exactly 31 August 1901, that the first cars of this type began to circulate through the city streets.

THEElectrician of Tourism follows, for example, the Linha das Colinas, a complete itinerary through the historic areas, in about 90 minutes you can admire the ancient districts of Alfama, Grace, Mouraria, Chiado, Lapa, Star, up to Low, the beating heart of Lisbon.

Also interesting are the Linha Tejo or l 'Expreso Oriente, which follow the course of Tago, the river that bathes the city. All these trams depart daily from Commercial Practice and there is a multilingual guide on board. During the entire year, regular trams are available (definitely more crowded), such as the famous 28, which from Largo da Estrela allows you to reach the Grace, through a labyrinthine path between Bairro Alto, Low e Alfama.

Lisbon what to see: tram 28 - ph Roberto Farina for Evolution TravelLisbon, tram 28 - ph Roberto Farina for Evolution Travel

7 Arco da Rua Augusta, Lisbon

THEArch of Rua Augusta it stands 11 meters high, in fact, allowing you to gaze across the Terreiro do Paço, the Baixa district, the Sé Cathedral, the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. Six columns support the structure which symbolizes a gate onto the sea, then adorned with nine statues with various meanings.

Arco da Rua Augusta, Lisbon
Arco da Rua Augusta, Lisbon

Lisbon places of interest

8 The places of Fernando Pessoa

Lisbon it is a city of great energy and personality that gave birth to a poet who has become the very symbol of Portuguese poetry in the world: Fernando Pessoa. . In this regard, it is possible to track him down, with a Lisbon tour lasting one day focused precisely on Person, about its places and places where the poet pleasantly spent time.

Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon
Fernando Pessoa, Lisbon

What to visit in Lisbon with the family

9 Lisbon attractions for children

If you dream of one a fun experience and absolutely not to be missed but you are afraid of boring them or not being able to plan activities within their reach, here are a series of useful indications to have fun for sure. What to do on holiday with children in Lisbon?  You are spoiled for choice and all you have to do is indulge your child's nature, choosing from the various children's attractions available.

Lisbon what to do

10 Places to eat in Lisbon

La nightlifeLisbon will necessarily start from Bairro Alto, after having eaten something in one of the numerous tascas, characteristic trattorias, small and family-run. Music is everywhere here, between notes of doom and techno beats but perhaps the most evocative way to end the trip to Lisbon is to admire the city from one of the panoramic points, as does the King Christ, the statue of Jesus similar (small) to the Christ of Rio de Janeiro. A Lisbon, as well as in the restaurants, it is also advisable to stop in some bars and clubs because the atmosphere here is truly magical. Players of doom and musical background contribute in fact to increasing the fascination and knowledge of this reality.

Typical Lisbon restaurant
Typical Lisbon restaurant

Lisbon what to eat

Unlike Italy, the typical Portuguese cuisine he doesn't know first or second courses. However, the "entradas" stand out, very similar to our appetizers, the soups, really very tasty and the unique dishes, including the many recipes that put the delicious cod at the center of the course.

11 How to get to Lisbon

Lisbon airport.Lisbon Portela airport it is just over six kilometers from the city centre. The cheapest solution for the transfer from the airport to the center is undoubtedly theAerobus whose departures are marked every about twenty minutes. There are various solutions for getting around the city, including walking which remains the best for those who don't want to miss a single detail. The most picturesque solution, however, is entrusted to trams. Tram 28 is crowded with tourists while number 15 connects Bethlehem a Praca de Friguera. Lisbon also has a practical metro with four lines. Taxis are not very expensive and can be an alternative to traveling when you have little time available. Lisbon Card. Also in Lisbon, as in many European cities, there is the Lisbon Card which allows discounts in some places and savings in the use of public transport. Lisbon time zone. In Lisbon the time is one hour behind Rome. It's basically the same time as London. Remember to set your clock back an hour when you go to the Portuguese city.

Lisbon Portela Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport

12 Where to sleep in Lisbon

Lisbon hotels. The capital of Portugal is not a very expensive city, so you can find accommodation at a good price. Sleeping in the neighborhood Alfama can be a way to get closer to the habits of the city while the Bairro Alto it's full of clubs. Therefore the living room can be very noisy. The best standard hotel found in Avenida Libertade.

13 Lisbon Weather

Lisbon climate. In the capital of Portugal the climate is mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Temperatures Lisbon. Below are the temperatures in Lisbon today, tomorrow and over the next seven days.

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