It was only a matter of time before the rest of the world finally looked left from Spain and discovered Lisbon's seven hills of enthralling architect... Read More
It was only a matter of time before the rest of the world finally looked left from Spain and discovered Lisbon's seven hills of enthralling architecture, fantastic food and wine, culturally rich museums, and centuries-old monuments. Belém is home to the richest concentration of attractions, from UNESCO-recognized historic sites like the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém to the free and fantastic contemporary art nirvana that is Museu Colecão Berardo. Remnants of pre-earthquake Lisbon, such as downtown's Convento de Carmo and Núcleo Arqueológico da Rua dos Correeiros, will impress history buffs. But the city's sheer abundance of gorgeousness, from azulejo-tiled architecture and stone-walled restaurants and bars around the atmospheric alleyways of Bairro Alto to the rust-orange wave of Alfama's mazelike mélange of rooftops, will leave visitors planning their next trip to Portugal.
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Convento do Carmo
The Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755 left behind very little but rubble, but this resilient Carmelite convent, founded in 1389, somehow managed to escape... Read More
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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
Lisbon's undisputed top attraction is this UNESCO World Heritage jewel, a massive monastery that stretches across several Belém blocks. The monastery is... Read More
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
While not Portuguese-centric, the world-class Gulbenkian houses one of Europe's most extensive collections of Western and Eastern art and impresses... Read More
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Museu Colecçao Berardo
The private modern-art collection of millionaire José Berardo is a trippy Pop art journey encompassing nearly every contemporary art movement since... Read More
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Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia
U.K.-based architect Amanda Levete has revitalized Lisbon's once-neglected waterfront with this arching low-rise museum. Its exterior has shimmering... Read More
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Museu Nacional das Coches
Portugal's fairy-tale coach museum used to be located in former royal stables. But it outgrew its location recently, and in 2015 the museum reopened in... Read More
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Museu Nacional do Azulejo
Exquisite Portuguese azulejos (decorative tiles) are everywhere in Lisbon. You can find better concentrations of the tile in places like Mosteiro de São... Read More
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Núcleo Arqueologico da Rua dos Correeiros
Amid the tourist shops and upmarket shopping boutiques of the touristy Baixa district is one of Lisbon's most extraordinary marvels hidden in plain... Read More
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Torre de Belém
A postcard-perfect example of Manueline might, the four-story, UNESCO World Heritage–listed fortified tower hugging the river Tejo was designed in the... Read More
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