Best Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal

  1. Mercado De Campo De Ourique

    Food And Drinks, Market

    This charming market is one that grows with the city. It was nothing special to start with, but people just kept on visiting, and eventually it became a habit. Today, it’s one of the top gourmet destination for the city; 16 specialty stores selling food of all kinds, but especially pastries, pizza and sushi. There are a lot of place inside to sit down for your meal, and the entire complex...Read more
  2. Museu Nacional Militar

    4.5 (73 Votes)
    Museu Nacional Militar

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    This straightforward but comprehensive museum was once the Royal Arsenal. That was back in 1851. The building has been a museum since then. Its 33 exhibition halls contain a formidable collection of items and artefacts. These are mostly military and arsenal equipment such as guns, cannons, weapons, uniforms, historical military documents. There are also fine art specimens such as paintings and ...Read more
  3. Docas De Santo Amaro

    4.1 (197 Votes)
    Docas De Santo Amaro

    Outdoors, Neighborhoods

    In late afternoon, evening or night, there are few places in Lisbon for a better place to stroll than these docks. Always lively, the path runs along a yachting marina. Cafes, restaurants, bars, and discos look over the road, facing the sea. Most of the crowd is young, happy; lovers lost in each other. The people watching can last for hours. It’s just a little east of the Ponte 25 de Abri...Read more
  4. Mae De Agua Aqueduct Reservoir And Water Museum

    Museum

    This historic 18th century aqueduct is a marvel of Portuguese engineering. The main structure soars over the city of Lisbon for over 17 kilometres, with Gothic style pointed arches, at heights of up to 65 metres. At the time of their building the stone arches were the tallest ones in the world. The beautiful Mãe d'Água (Mother of the Water) reservoir was finished in 1834; it is to...Read more
  5. Embaixada

    4.4 (90 Votes)
    Embaixada

    Specialty Shop

    This beautiful 18th century building seems, at first glance, to be a palace. You first notice the pretty Moorish and Art Noveau architecture. It’s only when you step in that you realise it’s been converted in a shopping gallery, with several designer stores on multiple levels. As you browse around, the walls, with their incredible frescoes and paintings, demand as much of your atten...Read more
  6. Cemiterio Dos Prazeres

    4.6 (114 Votes)
    Cemiterio Dos Prazeres

    Cemetery

    This burial ground gets its rather curious name from the surrounding neighbourhood. Otherwise, there was little else fun about this place when first built. It was 1833, an the cholera epidemic raged fiercely; it was decided a large cemetery was needed for the victims of this disease, rich and poor alike. Today however, the cemetery is somewhat of a treasured heritage thanks to two reasons. Firs...Read more
  7. Ginjinha Sem Rival

    Bar, Adults

    Ginja is a Portuguese liqueur made from marinating sour cherries in alcohol, and is perhaps the most typical of the country’s alcoholic beverages. And this simple, functional tiny bar may be the best place in the city to get yourself a few shots of the drink. The bar itself is nearly historical; it was founded by the grandfather of the current owner, who is no spring chicken himself. It&r...Read more
  8. Museu Do Chiado

    4.1 (47 Votes)
    Museu Do Chiado

    Art And Culture, Museum, Cafe

    The National Museum of Contemporary Art is a century-old point of interest in Lisbon. Founded in 1911 and re-inaugurated in 1994, this place has become popular amongst art enthusiasts. Explore the exhibits here and you will get a glimpse of Portuguese art that dates back to the 1850s. Its modern exhibits have local as well as foreign artists. The National Museum of Contemporary Art is today kno...Read more
  9. Teatro Nacional De Maria I I

    Entertainment, Theatre

    Once upon a time in the 16th century, this palace (the Palácio dos Estaus) held a dark place in public imagination. It was a place where men and women were sentenced to death; and its back rooms were reserved for torture and interrogation sessions from nightmares. But when censorship loosened in the 19th century, writers and playwrights and theatrical companies needed a place to perform....Read more
  10. Fundacao Amalia Rodrigues Casa Museu

    Museum, History Museum

    Amalia Rodrigues was a renowned 20th century Fado singer for over 50 years. All of Portugal was in love with her, and she with it. She helped make fado singing popular all over the world. She lived in this house, and 18th century building. It has been carefully preserved in its original state – complete with excellent decorations of antique furniture, paintings, carpets, jewellery, mirror...Read more
  11. Ginginha Do Carmo

    4.4 (41 Votes)
    Ginginha Do Carmo

    Bar, Adults

    For those of you who don’t know, ginginha is a Portuguese liqueur made from soaking sour cherries in alcohol. This cute little bar serves this Portuguese delicacy in cute little chocolate cups; serves excellent local beer; and hot chocolate if the weather is cold. It’s a most adorable little tavern right on the edge of hill leading up to Bairro Alto. You’ll often find tourists...Read more
  12. Largo Do Carmo

    Landmark, Cafe, Square

    This is one of the most charming squares in the city. Idyllic, surrounded by beautiful trees, cafes and a quite romantic ruin, the square’s appearance belies its history. It was here that in April 25, 1974 that Portugals’ ruling dictator surrendered. There are a number of attractions here. For one, the square is quite high up, and from its terraces, you get great views of the city. ...Read more
  13. Jardim Do Torel

    4.4 (46 Votes)
    Jardim Do Torel

    Outdoors, Garden

    A city couldn’t ask for a better hidden treasure. Built in 1928, the tranquil and shady garden looks over sweeping views of the Avenida da Liberdade, the San Roque hill, and the Baixa. There’s a small playground at the garden, small ponds, a Viana da Mota mermaid statue, and a café with a contemplative mood. Noble 18th and 19th century houses surround the garden. Even the app...Read more
  14. Medeiros E Almeida Museum

    4.6 (33 Votes)
    Medeiros E Almeida Museum

    Art And Culture, Museum

    Antonio Medeiros e Almeida, who lived here, was a collector, and he personally turned his own house into a museum to show off the treasures he’d collected over the course of his life. Thus, this outstanding little museum is an indispensable collection of 17th to 20th century fine art. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware, sculptures, a rosewood and glass marble clock, the tea-set t...Read more
  15. Teatro Nacional De Sao Carlos

    Entertainment, Performance, Theatre, Architecture

    Though you can take a guided tour of this opera just for its neoclassical architectural beauty and historic significance, this grand theatre is best experienced by, you know, watching an actual opera. Opened in 1793, it is one of the most highly reputed opera houses in the country. The interior decoration was done in Rococo style; and the acoustics are impeccable. The ambience is regal – ...Read more
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  • What is open on Easter Sunday in Lisbon? In Sintra? What would be a good itinerary for Easter Sunday?

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    • There is a high possibility that most of the attractions will be closed in Lisbon on Easter Sunday. Also, it isn't recommended to visit Sintra as most of the crowd will visit it on that day. A few of the attractions that you might find open include MAAT Museum, Fado Museum, Oceanarium, The Discoveries Monument in Belem, and Sao Jorge Castle. 

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