English CITY BREAKS PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES C 8 4 3 B 6 2 A 5 7 METRO STATION 1 TORRE DE BELÉM / BELÉM TOWER 1 TERREIRO DO PAÇO 1 TELEFÉRICO / CABLE CAR TRAIN 2 PADRÃO DOS DESCOBRIMENTOS / 2 ARCO DA RUA AUGUSTA / RUA AUGUSTA ARCH 2 FIL 9 1 M MUSEUM DISCOVERIES MONUMENT 3 LISBOA STORY CENTRE 3 PAVILHÃO ATLÂNTICO i TOURIST INFORMATION 3 MOSTEIRO DOS JERÓNIMOS / JERÓNIMOS MONASTERY 4 CASA DOS BICOS 4 CASINO LISBOA 4 CENTRO CULTURAL DE BELÉM / BELÉM CULTURAL CENTRE 5 SÉ CATEDRAL 5 OCEANÁRIO 5 VIEIRA PORTUENSE 6 MUSEU DO FADO / FADO MUSEUM 6 PAVILHÃO DO CONHECIMENTO / 6 MUSEU DA ELECTRICIDADE / ELECTRICITY MUSEUM 7 CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE KNOWLEDGE PAVILION 7 MUSEU DOS COCHES / COACH MUSEUM 8 ROSSIO 7 TEATRO CAMÕES / CAMÕES THEATRE 8 PASTÉIS DE BELÉM / BELÉM CUSTARD CAKES 9 ELEVADOR ST. JUSTA / SANTA JUSTA LIFT 8 ESTAÇÃO ORIENTE / ORIENTE STATION 9 MUSEU DE MARINHA/PLANETÁRIO / 10 ELEVADOR DA GLÓRIA / GLÓRIA FUNICULAR 9 MARINA NAVAL MUSEUM/PLANETARIUM 11 ELEVADOR DA BICA / BICA FUNICULAR C 10 MUSEU DE ARTE POPULAR / FOLK ART MUSEUM 12 PANTEÃO NACIONAL / NATIONAL PANTHEON A B 10 i i M Mouraria 12 M 8 Bairro i Alto Palácio de Belém M 9 9 7 8 3 7 Baixa 5 M i 11 4 M Alfama Praça do Imprério M M 5 6 M Mercado da Ribeira 1 10 6 2 1 i 4 i 3 2 Clube Naval HISTORIC BELÉM CENTRE 022 033 ÍNDICE Map 02 Cascais / Estoril 12 Introduction to Lisbon 04 Sintra 13 Baixa / Chiado 06 Setúbal / Tróia 14 Historical Neighbourhoods 07 Mafra / Ericeira 15 Bairro Alto 08 Oeiras 16 Santos 09 Tram 28 17 Belém 10 Gastronomy 18 Parque das Nações 11 Ask Me 19 TERREIRO Ribeira CASCAIS SETÚBAL DO PAÇO das NAuS BAIRRO ALTO BELÉM ESTORIL TRÓIA OEIRAS LISBOA DivercitY BAIXA HISTORICAL RIVERSIDE PARQuE SINTRA MAFRA CHIADO NEIGHBOuRHOODS ZONE DAS NAÇÕES ERICEIRA (Mouraria, Alfama, Castelo) lisbon providEs a multitudE of ExpEriEncEs. TOWards thE citY cEntrE A capital like no other in the world, with so much to offer, in The centre of Lisbon, in the very heart of the millenary city, a truly magical setting. is where a gateway to the world was opened in the 15th century. Visitors to Lisbon will take a boatload of wide-ranging memories back home with them. Today it is Terreiro do Paço, in bygone times a powerful square where anything could happen, and still today a stage It is also a city of contrasts, where modernity lives side by for important events. side with vestiges of History, like a living museum. This is the ideal starting point for a journey of discovery but lisbon does not end here… within just a few through Lisbon. kilometres are towns that offer a world of emotions, in their own particular way. Following the river to Santos, we find 1001 ways to enjoy the night. The neighbouring Sintra is known as the capital of romanticism and was described by the timeless Lord Byron Further ahead is Belém and time to rediscover the as a “glorious eden”, an enchanting place. History of Portugal, without forgetting Lisbon’s historical neighbourhoods, before emerging into the new city. Shrouded by the mysteries of Mafra and refreshed by the sea breeze from the Cascais line, Lisbon is and always was a city We invite you to walk along the streets where the city shaped by History and diversity. grew, to get to know the monuments that recount its history, to learn what the authentic alfacinhas (nickname for Lisbon dwellers) are made of, and to discover the modern metropolis looking to the future. Prepare yourselves for an intense and surprising city. A city of contrasts where the antiquity of the Historical Neighbourhoods sits harmoniously with the vibrant modernity of the opposite end of town, the Parque das Naçoes. www.visitlisboa.com Above all we invite you to feel the heartbeat of this city and experience Lisbon from the inside. 04 05 BAIXA NOT TO bE missEd… Visitors to Lisbon are simply obliged to take a stroll through CHIADO the baixa pombalina, the downtown quarter that was PONTOS completely rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. THE PAST AND THE FuTuRE The rua augusta arch, which has opened to the public and from which one has a breathtaking view over Lisbon and the IN THE SAME STREET River Tagus. DE ENCONTRO from thE BAIXA TO chiado anYthing CAN happEn. The lisbon story centre, which recounts over twenty centuries of the history of this singular city, via sensorial, An essential quarter of the city, the cradle of Lisbon’s soul, entertaining and fun experiences. rich in vestiges from bygone times, traditional shops, urban lisbon is a citY that imbibEs its rivEr. NOT TO bE MISSEd... art, entertainment, youthful zest, shows, music and surprises terreiro do paço, a refurbished location with café patios that around every corner. invite one to socialise. Continuing to hug the River Tagus, we follow the riverside The numerous fado houses, bars, taverns and culture and sports traditional shopping with a wide variety of traditional and zone in the direction of the historical neighbourhoods. associations, as well as commercial establishments of Chinese Here the fertile streets live and breathe the real Lisbon. No and Indian origin, among others. surprise, therefore, that it is the birthplace of the Lisbon alternative stores. Before visiting the Castle, take time out to listen to the city dwellers’ identity. through the Fado songs that usher you to alfama. Near Graça the national pantheon and the feira da ladra Lisboa Story Centre (Flea Market), held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, are must Drinking a “bica” (strong coffee) on a café patio almost 100 Here the houses exude authenticity, with clothes hanging visits. The fair sells all manner of items including antiques and years old, imbued with stories and memories of past poets, Terreiro do Paço outside and residents looking out of the window in a truly vintage articles, in an eclectic atmosphere with a healthy mix who remain alive in popular memory... this is living in Lisbon. Rua Augusta Arch poetic image. of generations. Santa Justa Lift Sitting atop one of the famous seven hills of the city is the The santos populares (Popular Saints) festivities, in June, when st. george’s castle, overlooking Lisbon from high above. Carmo Ruins Lisbon goes onto the street to dance, sing, eat grilled sardines, Built in the 7th century AD, it represents the origin of the city drink and lap up the best that life has to offer. Rua Garret / Largo do Chiado after D. Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal. Café “A Brasileira” MUST-DO ROUTE Strolling down the hill we discover mouraria, a true melting pot where the air is filled with exotic aromas that take us on RuA GarretT Terreiro RuA AuGusta Rossio / café MUST-DO TRAM Carmo Ruins / Largo a journey all around the world. do PAçO Arch Santa Justa Lift “A Brasileira” ROUTE 28 do Chiado Mouraria is today a meeting place of different people and cultures, without ever losing its time-honoured popular traditions. SÃO VICENTE Alfama DE FORA CHuRCH From Alfama, the ideal way to take in the neighbourhoods of Castelo and Mouraria is to catch the tram. Route 28 will take you on a journey to the most important historical sites of the city, from the hilltop to the Baixa and Chiado. Castelo GRAçA But if you want to immerse yourself in the very core of Lisbon, let your feet do the wandering. Martim Moniz GRAçA BELVEDERE SENHORA MOuraria DO MONTE BELVEDERE HISTORICAL NEIGHBOURHOOD Alfama, MOuraria and Castelo Genuine people 06 07 Bairro Alto Cais do Sodré FESTIVAL SPIRIT RIVERSIDE bairro alto is a nEighbourhood opEn to thE MUST-DO ROUTE World, opEn to divErsitY, opEn to thE joY of lifE. ZONE The streets fill with people from all over the country and RuA do Alecrim / LuÍS DE Camões RuA da RuA da Happy dayS all over the world, of all ages and creeds, of all styles and Cais SQuARE Atalaia Rosa mannerisms, all with a common goal: to socialise. do Sodré intense nights Music can be heard emanating from every corner and people come together to hold never-ending conversations. aftEr Warming onE’s soul in thE nEighbourhood, it’s Worth dEscEnding thE rua We leave Bairro Alto but continue in high spirits. Avenida 24 de Julho, Santos and the Docks, Santo Amaro and Alcântara, all beside the River Tagus, these are ideal meeting points. DA BICA to cais do sodré, WhErE thE partYing In Santos euphoria and glamour are commonplace, with intense Plenty of alternative ways to spend the night in Lisbon, where you goEs on. days and simply brilliant nights. will find some of the most well-known bars and nightclubs of the upon daybreak, a different life wakes up the neighbourhood. small intimatE and welcoming placEs invitE capital and a vibrant youth scene. intEnsE nights until thE first sunraYs of Shops selling art and alternative articles, cosmopolitan But Santos is more than just nightlife. It also breathes art and daWn. fashion, design ideas, music stores and international brands, culture in the studios and alternative shops, where contemporary stores selling second-hand items, hairdressers, and much Known as the zona ribeirinha (riverside zone), encompassing creativity inhabits old houses. more. Bairro Alto is an indispensable, unmistakeable and inspirational place. More than a neighbourhood it is a way of life that lives and breathes bohemia and poetry. MUST-DO ROUTE NOT TO bE missEd... AVENIDA CRuISE SANTOS Santo Amaro Docks Alcântara Rua do Norte and its shops. 24 Julho TERMINAL ENDLESS CONVERSATIONS 08 00909 OPEN-AIR Parque das NAções A World MuSEuM of possibilities WE invitE You to discovEr Belém, thE starting teeming with timeless memories; a stroll along the River WElcomE to modErn lisbon, a contEmporarY After exercising your mind in the Knowledge pavilion, one point of thE Epic discovEriEs, ovEr 500 years Tagus, the mirror of the city with which the Lisbon dwellers citY! of the points of interest in the Parque das Nações, it is time to feed the body.