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Currency: Euro (EUR), €1 = 100 cents. Tipping Essential Information The best exchange rates are usually offered by It is customary to tip in – service fees are 3 Money banks. They charge a commission fee but are still usually not included on the bill. Tip 5 to 10%, de- the most convenient option. Definitely do not ex- pending on how satisfied you were with the ser- Communication 4 The capital of Portugal gives the impression of change your money at hotels or at the airports vice. In hotels, tip €1 to porters who take your an ancient, lazy where time stopped long where the rates are usually the worst. Alterna- Holidays 5 bags. Taxi drivers generally expect the fare to be ago. History lovers will certainly be in heaven tively, you can withdraw euros at ATMs. rounded up at least to the nearest euro. Transportation 6 here: there are many lavish palaces, stately museums, countless monuments and impos- Major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Food 8 ing churches to explore. St. George's is Express) are widely accepted at supermarkets, the dominates Lisbon’s skyline – the Moorish hotels and good restaurants. Still, you should not Events During The Year 9 fortress literally overlooks the city. The other rely on cards and always have some cash with symbol of Lisbon is Belém Tower, a landmark you – kiosks, museums and small shops usually 10 Things to do that stands as a reminder of the city’s great don’t accept any cards. colonial past. DOs and DO NOTs 11 Lisbon is also a vibrant cultural metropolis. Tax Refunds Activities 13 Thanks to its unique climatic conditions and The value added tax (VAT) ranges between 6 and very special clear light, the city is very popu- 23%. In order to be eligible for the VAT refund, . lar with artists come here to be inspired by its you need to reside outside EU and spend over unique atmosphere. €50 (net amount without VAT) on goods. When There are other fascinating natural assets: the purchasing, you need to ask for a special reim- city is built on seven hills that can be reached bursement receipt where the exact VAT amount Emergency Contacts either on or by , lifts and a funicular: is stated. When leaving the country, you need to General emergency number: 112 certainly a scenic way of travelling! Moreover, declare the purchased goods at the customs of- Forest fires: 117 there are many beautiful sandy beaches very fice together with the receipts. conveniently accessible right from the city cen- ter – just a few minutes walking through the Prices back streets and you’re there! Meal, inexpensive restaurant – €7 Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant, three courses – €35 WET (Western European Time): No UTC/GMT Combo meal at McDonald’s – €5.75 offset, +1 hour March to Bottle of water at supermarket (0.33l) – €1 October. Domestic beer (0.5 liter, draught) – €2 Contacts Cappuccino – €1.20 Gasoline (1 liter) – €1.60 Tourist Contacts Hostels (average price/night) – €15 Lisbon Tourist Office: +351 210 312 700 4* hotel (average price/night) – €130 Lisbon Airport: +351 0218 413500 Car-hire (medium-sized car/day) – €20

2 3 COMMUNICATION HOLIDAYS

Electricity Official Tourist Website – Lisbon (www.visitlisboa. 1 January – New Year's Day (Ano Novo) The standard electricity supply in Portugal is 230 com) (often observed unofficial holiday, V – 50 Hz AC. The standard socket is the "Type C" More information on Lisbon (www.golisbon. the day before Ash Wednesday) Europlug with two round pins – this type is widely com) Good Friday, Easter (Sexta-feira Santa, Pás- used across . You might need a voltage coa) converter if coming from a non-European coun- 25 April – Freedom Day (Dia da Liberdade) try. Adaptors and converters can be conveniently 1 May – Labor Day (Dia do Trabalhador) purchased at the airport. 10 June – (Dia de Portugal) 13 June – St. Anthony's Day (Dia de Santo An- Languages tónio), celebrated only in Lisbon 15 August – Assumption (Assunção de Nossa Portuguese is the main language spoken in Lis- Senhora) bon, but increasing numbers of people have at 5 October – Republic Day (Implantação da least some command of English, more so here República) than in the rest of the country. Don’t expect 1 November – All Saints Day (Todos os San- common knowledge of Spanish – people will un- tos) derstand to some extent, but the probability of 1 December – Restoration of Independence encountering an English speaker is higher. (Restauração da Independência) 8 December – Immaculate Conception (Imac- Mobile Phones ulada Conceição) The standard mobile network (GSM 900/1800/GPRS) 25 December – Christmas Day (Natal) covers the whole country. You might need to All offices and banks close on these holidays; check the compatibility of your phone and roam- however, major shops and sights usually stay ing service if coming from a non-European coun- open. In order to be sure, check the respective try. websites beforehand.

The country code is +351, the city code for Lisbon Opening Hours is 21. Shops usually open at 9 or 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. The lunch break (or siesta) lasts from 1 to 3 Internet p.m. Shopping malls and supermarkets may close There’s no public Wi-Fi service, but you can easily even later. Restaurants open unusually late, at 7 find a café or fast food joint in the city center that or 8 p.m. but stay open well into the night. Bank offers wireless connection or a computer with In- and post office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. ternet access. There are also several cyber cafés to 3 p.m. Restaurants and street shops tend to that provide access for €2 to €3 per hour. close one day a week, usually Sunday or Monday.

Internet Resources Official Tourist Website – Portugal (www. visitportugal.com)

4 5 TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

Public Transportation Autocoope +351 217 932 756 urban areas and villages – 50 km/h Metro (www.metrolisboa.pt) – undoubtedly the Teletáxis-cooperativa +351 218 111 100 open roads – 90 km/h best way to get around the city. There are four motorways – 120 km/h Regional Transportation lines with six transfer stations. It runs from 6:30 It is advised to observe these limits as radar a.m. to 1 a.m. Trains – The rail network is operated by a sin- checks are quite common and fines high. gle company (www.cp.pt) and it covers the main You need an international license to drive in Trams, Buses, Funiculars, Lifts (www..pt) – of the country. There are several classes of Portugal. their lines conveniently connect to Metro. Ride trains, from international and trains to Seatbelts are mandatory in both front and rear vintage No. 28 for great views of Lisbon’s old regional and suburban lines. Trains are quicker seats. Child restrain seats must be used by quarters. The network is quite complicated, and than buses but also cost more. children under 12 and shorter than 1.5m. you should expect delays, especially on the bus The use of a hands-free device when using the lines. There’s also an extensive network of night Buses – operated by several companies, cheaper phone is mandatory. buses numbered 200+ that run at least once per and more extensive than trains. The BAC (Blood alcohol content) can not be hour. Rede Nacional de Expressos (www.rede-expressos. more than 0.05%. pt) The minimum age to rent a car in Portugal is A single ticket for the metro is €1.25. You can pur- Renex (www.renex.pt) 23. Rodonorte (www.rodonorte.pt) chase a magnetic card (for €0.50) and top it up Walkability with money to pay as you . With the card, a Alsa (www.alsa.es) You will be amazed at how walkable Lisbon is. single ticket is €1.15 – cheaper and more conve- Driving The center, where the majority of sights are, can nient – you should definitely consider it. The more be easily and conveniently explored on foot – you money you put on your card, the bigger bonus Portuguese traffic is on the right side of the road. only need good walking shoes to avoid sore feet. you get. A one-day ticket costs €5. You should Driving can be convenient and very tiresome at And when you’re tired, you can stop and rest in validate your card when entering the vehicle – the the same time – it depends a lot on where and the numerous shady squares or street cafés. green light indicates a successful validation. how you travel. The toll highways are generally in good condition, and drivers are civilized (except The new trend is to explore Lisbon on bike – there Taxis for speeding). The regional streets can be in bad shape, narrow and signposted confusingly – with are quite a few bike rental shops and the prices As mentioned previously, you are likely to expe- very chaotic traffic. The city centers also often get are reasonable. Inquire in the tourist office. rience rip-offs in Lisbon taxis. To avoid this sit- congested, even outside the rush hours. High- uation, book a taxi ahead and inquire about the way tolls can be paid at the registration point in a Accessibility still remains a problem in Lisbon, price. If you let your hotel to book a taxi for you, booth or through an automatic electronic system mostly because of its ancient streets – they are insist on taking a public taxi, not a private one – (www.viaverde.pt) that needs to be set up in ad- very narrow, paved and full of steps. Not all metro those usually charge more. vance. The lane with automatic payment system stations are accessible – check the transportation is marked with a green V. maps in advance. The number of wheelchair-ac- There’s a surcharge for taking a taxi after 9 p.m. cessible hotels is growing, though. and on weekends. There is a surcharge for lug- We cannot recommend driving in Lisbon and gage as well. The price starts at €2.50 and every . The cities are always jammed and there’s subsequent 162 meters are €0.10. a serious shortage of parking spaces.

Contact numbers: Speed limits:

6 7 FOOD EVENTS DURING THE YEAR

The primary characteristic of Portuguese food is February Misty (www.sintra-misty.com) (world fish or seafood present in almost every cooked Lisbon Carnival music festival) meal. The main meal of the day is typically lunch March November that can last several hours. Lisbon Fashion Week (www.modalisboa.pt) Lisbon & Film Festival (www.leffest. Petiscos – Portuguese version of tapas Vodafone Rally de Portugal (www.rallydeportugal. com) Caldo verde – soup made of onions, potatoes pt) Arte Lisboa (www.artelisboa.fil.pt) (contempo- and cabbage April rary art fair) Grilled sardines Lisbon Fish & Flavours (www.peixemlisboa. December Cozido à portuguesa – pork and vegetable com) (food festival) Lisbon (www.lisbon-marathon.com) stew IndieLisboa (www.indielisboa.com) Chouriço – pork sausages Music Days in Belém Enchidos – strongly flavoured pork sausages May Tripas à moda do Porto – tripe with beans Jazz in Lisbon (lasts typically until September) Mão de vaca com grão – chickpeas with chunks Alkantara Festival (www.alkantarafestival.pt) of beef (festival of performing arts) Bacalhau – dried cod (rockinriolisboa.sapo.pt) (takes Sun-dried ray fish place every two years) Cinnamon-flavored rice pudding June – custard and cinnamon pie Sintra Festival (festival of classical music) Drinks Festival ao Largo (www.festivalaolargo.com) July Portugal is renowned for its wines. Try Vinho Festival de Teatro de (www.ctalmada. Verde, a young, slightly sparkling wine. Porto pt) wine is a must even in Lisbon – its rich flavor goes Music Festival (www. well with the wonderful desserts. If you wish to superbocksuperrock.pt) taste something stronger, go for Aguardente, a Optimus Alive Music Festival (www.optimusalive. popular local brandy. com) Cool Jazz Fest (www.cooljazzfest.com) Legal Age Lisbon’s Oceans Festival The legal drinking age in Portugal is 18. Smoking August is permitted in some restaurants and banned in Jazz in August others (check for the signs on the doors). Smok- September ing in bars is mostly permitted. Festival Flamenco de Lisboa (www.festivalflamencodelisboa. com) MOTELx Festival Internacional de Cinema de Terror (www.motelx.org) October French Film Festival (www.doclisboa.org) (documentary film festival)

8 9 THINGS TO DO DOS AND DO NOTS

Free Things To Do DO avoid restaurants on the most touristy avoid this situation is simple: use ATMs during Monastery of St Jerome streets. If you venture just a little beyond the day. Other scams involving tourists are not Berardo Museum of Modern and Contempo- them, the food will be cheaper and the atmos- uncommon, though they are easy to spot and rary Art phere better. avoid – never give money to beggars, never ac- Town of DO consider that you will likely be visiting cept any unwanted service from anyone on the Park numerous churches and pack appropriate street nor buy any tickets – most likely, they will clothes. be fake. After nightfall, you may come across Ancient Art Museum, National Tile Museum – DO NOT get stressed by drug dealers as well – just don’t let yourself get free entrance on Sundays after 2 p.m. of speaking – loud and hastily. It’s the normal mixed up into anything. – free entrance on Sun- way of communication here. days DO NOT forget to take enough sunscreen and You should also expect the worst from taxi dri- Belem Tower – free entrance on Sundays comfortable shoes. vers. Always insist on them turning on the me- ter and watch the journey carefully, they might be Design and Fashion Museum Safety – charming old neighbourhood, best taking you for a ride. Try to find out the expected Lisbon can generally be deemed a safe city. The explored on tram no. 28 fare in advance. If you get ripped off, it sometimes only thing you need to care about is your belong- Belem – lovely waterfront district helps to threaten to call the police. ings – pickpocketing is very common in crowded, touristy areas and on public transport. Don’t for- Shopping The tap water is safe to drink. get to exercise the usual precautions: never keep The most popular shopping street is undoubtedly anything valuable in open pockets and backpacks, da Liberdade where the major brands keep a hand on your purse and don’t flaunt any- and expensive boutiques are concentrated. If thing expensive. you’re looking for something different, head for the Baixa district for more local shopping. Typi- There have been reports that violent crime is on cal souvenirs include beautiful blue-painted tiles the rise, but there’s no need to worry. There are and Barcelos roosters (believed to bring good some areas in Lisbon where these things occur, luck). Also highly prized is Portuguese embroi- but these are off the regular tourist paths and dery – how about table linen? Definitely don’t you’re simply unlikely to end up there in the mid- leave without Vinho Verde, olives, olive oil or goat dle of the night. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to cheese. listen to your intuition and avoid badly lit, unpop- ulated areas. It’s always better to walk in a group or with at least one other person, never alone.

There’s one unpleasant scam that reportedly happens at major transportation hubs during the night – when withdrawing money from an ATM, watch out for groups of people loitering in the vicinity, as they might be planning to mug you and force you to withdraw the maximum amount of money from your account. The best way to

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St. George's Castle Lisbon / Castelo de São Jorge Lisboa A This Moorish castle stands on the highest hill of Portugal. The former royal residence now serves as a tourist attraction with wonderful views.

Rua Castelo de São Jorge, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.71388, W9.13362 Phone: +351 218 800 620 Opening hours: Nov – Feb: daily: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mar – Oct: daily: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Opening of Periscope – Tower of Ulysses is subject to weather conditions and is normally open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are available daily at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission: Adults: €7.50 Students, seniors, disabled: €4 Children (up to 10): free Guided tours are complimentary.

Belém Tower / Torre de Belém B One of the main landmarks of Lisbon used to be a defence tower during the Age of Discoveries. Visit its terrace for perfect views!

1400 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.69157, W9.21597 Opening hours: Oct – May: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.) May – Sep: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last admission at 6 p.m.) Closed on Mondays, Jan 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec 25. Admission: General admission: €5 Seniors, disabled: 50% discount Youth card: 60% discount Children (up to 14): free Admission to the tower is free on Sundays and holidays till 2 p.m.

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Commerce Square Lisbon / Praça do Comércio Lisboa / Elevador de Santa Justa C G A vast waterfront square, where the royal palace stood until the 1755 Great The only vertical urban lift of Lisbon is 45 metres high. This glass and metal . The Triumphal Arch is its dominant. structure was completed in 1902 and is still operating.

1100 Lisbon, Portugal R. de Santa Justa, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.70772, W9.13634 GPS: N38.71216, W9.13914 Opening hours: : Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora / Igreja de São Vicente de D Daily: 7 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. Fora Santa Justa Viewpoint: This 17th-century Mannerist church boasts a splendorous altar- Daily: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. piece and nice wall and ceiling decorations. Admission: Lift: €5 (valid for two journeys and an access to the viewing point) Largo de São Vicente, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Viewpoint: €1.50 GPS: N38.71485, W9.12816 Opening hours: Tue – Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Discoveries Monument Lisbon / Padrão dos Descobrimentos Admission: H Overlooking the River, this memorial is a tribute to the Portuguese General admission: €4 discoverers such as Henry the Navigator and .

Av. de Brasília, 1400 Lisbon, Portugal Square / Praça de Dom Pedro IV E GPS: N38.69360, W9.20571 This square has always been a popular meeting place, no matter the pur- pose – both feasts and executions used to take place here. / Igreja do Carmo 1100 Lisbon, Portugal I Completed in the 15th century, this large convent with an ornate interior is GPS: N38.71399, W9.13940 a burial site of several members of the Portuguese royal family.

Largo do Carmo, 1200 Lisbon, Portugal Alfama district / Alfama GPS: N38.71199, W9.14048 F Considered to be the oldest part of the city, this quarter is full of old build- Opening hours: ings, narrow streets, cosy restaurants and cafés. Oct – May: daily: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Easter Week, Jun – Sep: daily: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Admission: GPS: N38.71120, W9.12772 General admission: €3.50

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Belém Palace / Palácio Nacional de Belém House of the Spikes / J K Consisting of five buildings, this palace complex is a beautiful architectural Notice the facade of this house, covered with diamond-shaped stones! It gem. It also houses the Presidential Museum. was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and then restored.

Afonso de Albuquerque Square, 1300 Lisbon, Portugal R. dos Bacalhoeiros, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.69858, W9.20073 GPS: N38.70915, W9.13265 Opening hours: Opening hours: Summer (Apr-Sep): Mon – Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.) Mon: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Admission: Tue – Wed, Fri – Sun: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Adults: €3 Thu: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Students: €2 Winter (Oct-Mar): Children (up to 12), Seniors (over 65): free Tue – Sun, except Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jeronimos Monastery / Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Guided tours are available. L Sat: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Designed in Portuguese late-Gothic style, this spectacular religious complex Sun: 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. consists of a church and a convent. It's listed by UNESCO. Admission: Praça do Império, 1400 Lisbon, Portugal Combined ticket to the museum and the Belém Palace: GPS: N38.69736, W9.20707 Adults: €5 Phone: Students, Seniors: €3.50 +351 213 620 034 Children (up to 14): free Opening hours: Museum: Oct – Apr: Tue – Sun: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.) Adults: €2.50 May – Sep: Tue – Sun: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (last admission at 6 p.m.) Students, Seniors: €1.50 Themed visits designed for students are available on Mon and Wed (except Children (up to 14): free Jun and Aug) at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sun: free admission Prior booking is necessary. Closed on Mondays, Jan 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec 25. Admission: General admission: €7 Seniors (over 65): 50% discount Children (15-18) with parents: 50% discount Students with student cards: 60% discount Children (up to 14): free Admission to the monastery is free on Sundays and holidays till 2 p.m.

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Church of São Roque / Igreja de São Roque Liberty Avenue Lisbon / Lisboa M O Although the exterior of this church is quite simple, its interior is elabo- The main thoroughfare of Lisbon is lined with stores of luxurious brands rately decorated. It boasts 8 splendid chapels and 3 altars. and marvellous buildings. It connects two important squares.

R. São Pedro de Alcântara, 1200 Lisbon, Portugal 1250 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.71355, W9.14337 GPS: N38.72042, W9.14576 Opening hours: Apr – Sep: Belém district / Belém Mon: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. P Tue – Sun: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (8 p.m. on Thu) Discover the history and landmarks of this quarter during a pleasant walk. Oct – Mar: See the Jerónimos Monastery, the Tower of Belém and a lot more here! Mon: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 1400 Lisbon, Portugal Tue – Sun: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. GPS: N38.69292, W9.21540 Guided tours are available for groups of at least 10 people and require previous booking: Tue, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – noon; 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Thu: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Rua Augusta Street / Rua Augusta Closed on Jan 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec 25. Q Wander through the Triumphal Arch and explore the main street lined with many open-air cafés and souvenir shops.

Lisbon Cathedral / Sé de Lisboa N 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this magnificent cathedral is one of the GPS: N38.70924, W9.13713 dominants of Lisbon and an absolute must-see.

Largo da Sé, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Our Lady of the Hill Viewpoint / Miradouro da Senhora do GPS: N38.70983, W9.13329 R Monte Phone: Take a walk to this popular lookout point which offers panoramic views of +351 218 866 752 Lisbon and the . Opening hours: Cathedral: Travessa das Terras do Monte, 1170 Lisbon, Portugal Daily: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. GPS: N38.71914, W9.13271 Cloister: Summer: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Municipal Square Lisbon / Praça do Municipio Lisboa Winter: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. S Museum Antoniano: Admire the beautiful buildings which surround this square. Its dominants Tue – Sun: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. are the and a commemorative column. Closed Mondays and holidays. Praça do Município 9, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal Admission: GPS: N38.70803, W9.13951 Admission to the cathedral is free. Admission to the cloister: €2.50 Students: 50% discount

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Chiado district / National Palace / Palácio Nacional da Ajuda T X If you want to go shopping, visit museums or have a cup of coffee, come to The Portuguese king Luís I used to live in this 19th century residence. It this neighbourhood! You won't get bored here. features a huge collection of furniture, art, photos and more.

GPS: N38.71020, W9.14224 Largo da Ajuda, 1300 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.70768, W9.19750 Opening hours: Daily except Wed: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.) Aguas Livres / Aqueduto das Águas Livres U Closed on Jan 1, Easter Sunday, May 1 and Dec 25. This 18th-century aqueduct used to bring drinking water to Lisbon. Al- Admission: though very well-preserved, it is now defunct. General admission: €5 Children (up to 14), Students, Seniors (65+): free Calçada da Quintinha, 1070 Lisbon, Portugal Admission to the palace is free on Sundays and bank holidays till 2 p.m. GPS: N38.72648, W9.16598 Opening hours: Water Museum: Antiga Confeitaria de Belém Café / Antiga Confeitaria de Belém Tue – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Y Delicious Portuguese pastries are sold in this patisserie. You can try them Admission: with tasty home-made marmelade! General admission to the Water Museum: €2 R. de Belém 84, 1300 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.69744, W9.20327 Edward VII Park / Parque Eduardo VII V Phone: A park with greenhouses where you can find many exotic plant species. +351 213 637 423 Take a stroll and admire its ponds and sculptures. Opening hours: Oct – Jun: daily: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Marquess of Pombal Square, 1250 Lisbon, Portugal Jul – Sep: daily: 8 a.m. – midnight GPS: N38.72829, W9.15343 Opening hours: The park is accessible 24/7.

The 25th of April Bridge / Ponte 25 de Abril W Almost 2.3 kilometres long, this is a Portuguese version of the the San Fran- ciscan Golden Gate Bridge. It crosses the Tagus river.

GPS: N38.69003, W9.17721

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Sao Domingos Church / Igreja de São Domingos Z This 12th-century church which hosted royal weddings features a Baroque facade. It was definitely very important in the past.

Largo de São Domingos, 1100 Lisbon, Portugal GPS: N38.71471, W9.13846 Opening hours: Masses: Mon – Fri: 7:30 a.m., 7:15 p.m. (church opens at 6:30 p.m.) Sat: 8:30 a.m., 7:45 p.m. Sun and Holy days: 8:30 a.m., noon (church opens at 11 a.m.), 7:45 p.m. To come at different times, arrange your visit ahead. Admission: Admission to the church is free.

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