Things to see and do in Lisbon
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What to do in Lisbon
Plan a Lisbon vacation to discover Portugal’s beating heart. Lisbon is a bombastic city, with beautiful gardens and maritime fortresses, connected by yellow trams trundling up and down its many hills. Spend the evenings in Alfama, the city’s oldest neighborhood. Together with your Tourlane Travel Expert, plan visits to venues with Portuguese Fado folk music, and to restaurants with the finest food and Vinho Verde wine. With Tourlane, you’re able to book your Lisbon accommodation, transfers, guides, and flights, all in one place!
Praça do Comércio
Tower of Belém
Jerónimos Monastery
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Jardim do Torel
Which sights to explore in Lisbon?
1. Praça do Comércio
Start your Lisbon vacation with a dose of history at the Praça do Comércio, one of Portugal’s most famous squares. Besides wandering the stately plaza, framed by the flaxen yellow buildings around it, make sure to go to the cais de colunas, the marble steps on the waterside of the plaza. And don’t forget to chow down on some fish cakes at one of Lisbon’s oldest cafes, located in the middle of the square. More...
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The best place to stay in Lisbon depends on your travel tastes and preferences. The city has an impressive range of hotels, vacation apartments, and other accommodations to suit every kind of traveler. If you wish to walk around the city during your visit, neighborhoods like Bairro Alto, Avenida da Liberdade, Principe Real, and Chiado are all very centrally located, and are close to all major shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Lisbon has one the best culinary scenes in Europe, and because of its location on the ocean, it’s a particularly good place to eat fish. As the food scene is ever changing, speak to a Tourlane Travel Expert for recommendations about the best places to eat. A great place for foodies to visit is the Mercado da Ribeira, which has more than 40 top-class eateries.
As there is so much to see and do in Lisbon, we recommend spending at least three days and three nights on vacation in Lisbon. This will allow you to enjoy the city at a relaxed pace, get acquainted with the local culture, and visit all the major attractions.
Lisbon is located on the western coast of Portugal, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 170 miles south of Portugal’s second-largest city, Porto, and 170 miles north of Portugal’s main beach region, the Algarve. It is 310 miles southwest of the Spanish capital, Madrid. Flight time from the USA to Lisbon is approximately 8 hours.
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