Second House Guide
Things to see and do around Central Lisbon
BAIXA - ALFAMA - CHIADO - SANTA CATARINA - BAIRRO ALTO - PRÍNCIPE REAL - AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE - CAIS DO SODRÉ
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BAIXA is the heart of the city where some of the best shops and leisure activities can be found. In front you'll find the new riverside neighborhood that extends along the Tagus River. Spread on the hill between the Tagus river and the emblematic São Jorge Castle is ALFAMA with a maze of narrow Medieval streets and small squares and unique shops. It is a Fado home, the traditional Portuguese music.
CHIADO is the most trendiest area in Lisbon with the fanciest bars, restaurants and shops in Lisbon, as well as beautiful “miradores” with incredible views, historic monuments, churches, theaters and plazas.
In SANTA CATARINA area, located between Bairro Alto and Chiado, you'll find good bars and restaurants with terrace.
BAIRRO ALTO is one of the most typical neighborhoods of the city, with narrow stone streets, secular houses and traditional markets. This district is best known for its many shops and fun places to go out at night.
The charming PRÍNCIPE REAL neighborhood is known for its antique shops and the trendiest restaurants and bars, but it is also a residential neighborhood with gardens, beautiful squares and secular mansions.
MARQUES DE POMBAL is right at the end of Parque Eduardo VII and connects the park with one of the capital’s main streets: AVENIDA DA LIBERDADE, also known as one of the top places to go shopping in Lisbon. This wide, tree-lined avenue is famous for its designer shops, 5-star hotels, terrace cafés and the beautiful old buildings. CAIS DO SODRÉ / SANTOS axis is one of the most trendy and irreverent places in the capital, an undisputed destination for tourism and leisure, with the advantage of combining charm of a historic area.
This vast waterfront square, also known as Terreiro do Paço is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755, when its was destroyed by the Earthquake. Here, visitors can request information about the city or shop at a store offering traditional Portuguese products.
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商業廣場
Praça do ComércioThis vast waterfront square, also known as Terreiro do Paço is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755, when its was destroyed by the Earthquake. Here, visitors can request information about the city or shop at a store offering traditional Portuguese products.
The Praça Dom Pedro IV is commonly referred to as Rossio and is the heart of Lisbon. You will find Rossio station, Dona Maria II Theatre and the fire ravaged São Domingos Church
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Rossio Square
The Praça Dom Pedro IV is commonly referred to as Rossio and is the heart of Lisbon. You will find Rossio station, Dona Maria II Theatre and the fire ravaged São Domingos Church
The neo-classical Elevador Santa Justa is an artistic marvel of the industrial age. The lift transports visitors up one of the steepest hills in Lisbon, to the ruins of the Carmo Church
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聖胡斯塔升降機
R. do OuroThe neo-classical Elevador Santa Justa is an artistic marvel of the industrial age. The lift transports visitors up one of the steepest hills in Lisbon, to the ruins of the Carmo Church
Lisbon’s most important Cathedral also known as the Church of Santa Maria Maior, looks more like a castle in Romanesque-Gothic style, with defensive towers and battlements.
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里斯本主教堂
1 Largo da SéLisbon’s most important Cathedral also known as the Church of Santa Maria Maior, looks more like a castle in Romanesque-Gothic style, with defensive towers and battlements.
Built in the mid-11th century, this fortification still retains eleven towers displaying various architectural features characteristic of military fortifications from the Moorish period.
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聖若熱城堡
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloBuilt in the mid-11th century, this fortification still retains eleven towers displaying various architectural features characteristic of military fortifications from the Moorish period.
Saint Catherine's observation deck is located at the bottom of the Bairro Alto district. This is a very popular vantage point offering an excellent view of the river bank. It is also an ideal place to watch the sunset. On the terrace there is a sculpture of the monster Adamastor, who according to legend blocked the way and sent storms to Portuguese sailors sailing to India. The monster symbolizes the Cape of Tribulation, whose current name is the Cape of Good Hope.
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Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Saint Catherine's observation deck is located at the bottom of the Bairro Alto district. This is a very popular vantage point offering an excellent view of the river bank. It is also an ideal place to watch the sunset. On the terrace there is a sculpture of the monster Adamastor, who according to legend blocked the way and sent storms to Portuguese sailors sailing to India. The monster symbolizes the Cape of Tribulation, whose current name is the Cape of Good Hope.
"House of Spikes" a 16th century palace with an architectural curiosity, faced with diamond-shaped stones. Its interior is occupied by the Saramago Foundation, a space dedicated to the Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese writer.
Casa dos Bicos
"House of Spikes" a 16th century palace with an architectural curiosity, faced with diamond-shaped stones. Its interior is occupied by the Saramago Foundation, a space dedicated to the Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese writer.
The haunting ruins of the Igreja do Carmo are a permanent reminder to the horrendous devastation of the 1755 earthquake. Inside the Carmo Church is a small archaeological museum.
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卡爾莫教堂
Rua do CarmoThe haunting ruins of the Igreja do Carmo are a permanent reminder to the horrendous devastation of the 1755 earthquake. Inside the Carmo Church is a small archaeological museum.
Lisbon’s most romantic hilltop viewpoint faces the castle, seen on the opposite hill. It's a landscaped terrace split into two levels, dotted with busts of historical and mythological figures, and with two kiosk cafés serving drinks and light meals.
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聖佩德羅·阿爾坎塔拉觀景台
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraLisbon’s most romantic hilltop viewpoint faces the castle, seen on the opposite hill. It's a landscaped terrace split into two levels, dotted with busts of historical and mythological figures, and with two kiosk cafés serving drinks and light meals.
Lisbon’s main botanical garden has over 10,000 plants and is quite large (covering 10 acres, or 4 hectares), but you wouldn't know it from outside. It's accessed through a gate on one of the busiest streets of the Príncipe Real district, and only by the ticket office do you notice the dense vegetation.
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里斯本植物園
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaLisbon’s main botanical garden has over 10,000 plants and is quite large (covering 10 acres, or 4 hectares), but you wouldn't know it from outside. It's accessed through a gate on one of the busiest streets of the Príncipe Real district, and only by the ticket office do you notice the dense vegetation.
Shop at Embaixada. Housed inside one of the oldest palaces in town, a makeover has been given to the interior to make it suitable for stores, while still maintaining its old-world charm. Embaixada is home to many Portuguese designers and creators and besides the commercial area, there are also three restaurants as well as the occasional cultural event or exhibit
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Embaixada
26 Praça do Príncipe RealShop at Embaixada. Housed inside one of the oldest palaces in town, a makeover has been given to the interior to make it suitable for stores, while still maintaining its old-world charm. Embaixada is home to many Portuguese designers and creators and besides the commercial area, there are also three restaurants as well as the occasional cultural event or exhibit
Time Out Market is a Lisbon food market located inside the historic Mercado da Ribeira. The market presently houses over four dozen bars, restaurants, and shops representing some of the best Lisbon food experiences in the city.
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Time Out Market
49 Av. 24 de JulhoTime Out Market is a Lisbon food market located inside the historic Mercado da Ribeira. The market presently houses over four dozen bars, restaurants, and shops representing some of the best Lisbon food experiences in the city.
Ribeira das Naus is one of the areas to visit for those travelling to the Portuguese capital. It was once an important shipyard for the construction of the Portuguese ships. Nowadays, it is a pleasant fluvial beach in the centre of the city, apart from having a garden area, right next to the river Tejo. Although it is forbidden to swim, Ribeira das Naus offers other attractions such as a kiosk and an esplanade, which promise to be the perfect place to watch the magnificent and stunning sunset of Lisbon.
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Quiosque Ribeira das Naus
5 Av. Ribeira das NausRibeira das Naus is one of the areas to visit for those travelling to the Portuguese capital. It was once an important shipyard for the construction of the Portuguese ships. Nowadays, it is a pleasant fluvial beach in the centre of the city, apart from having a garden area, right next to the river Tejo. Although it is forbidden to swim, Ribeira das Naus offers other attractions such as a kiosk and an esplanade, which promise to be the perfect place to watch the magnificent and stunning sunset of Lisbon.
Baixa & Chiado - Breakfast and Brunch
Nicolau Lisboa
17 R. de São NicolauVery good healthy brunch.
Excellent brunch place, perfect for kids, serving eggs with sausage. "Tuga" menu with scrambled, fried ham, juice, coffee... is fantastic.
Brunch Cafe
120 Rua da AlfândegaExcellent brunch place, perfect for kids, serving eggs with sausage. "Tuga" menu with scrambled, fried ham, juice, coffee... is fantastic.
Beautiful place, tasty acai, friendly staff! They have a great variation of vegetarian/vegan food!
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Basilio
111 Rua dos BacalhoeirosBeautiful place, tasty acai, friendly staff! They have a great variation of vegetarian/vegan food!
A bakery where you can eat fantastic breakfasts or just for a mid-afternoon snack. There are around 40 Padarias Portuguesas in Lisbon.
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A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesA bakery where you can eat fantastic breakfasts or just for a mid-afternoon snack. There are around 40 Padarias Portuguesas in Lisbon.
Founded in 1868, Pastelaria Benard began as a famous and aristocratic tea house in the 19th century and is still today one of the most iconic coffee shops in Lisbon.
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Pastelaria Benard
104 R. GarrettFounded in 1868, Pastelaria Benard began as a famous and aristocratic tea house in the 19th century and is still today one of the most iconic coffee shops in Lisbon.
Nice place to drink a coffee or have a complete meal, with typical dishes from Wien
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Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaNice place to drink a coffee or have a complete meal, with typical dishes from Wien
Historical coffee shop where the poet Fernando Pessoa used to enjoy himself
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1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettHistorical coffee shop where the poet Fernando Pessoa used to enjoy himself
Seventh Brunch Chiado
Great place to eat an amazing brunch!
the mill
1 R. do Poço dos NegrosVery nice place for breakfast! Get the blueberry pancakes!
Baixa & Chiado - Lunch and Dinner
Just around the corner you have a nice spot for tapas. Excellent quality food!
daPrata52 - Petiscos ¦ Tapas
52 Rua da PrataJust around the corner you have a nice spot for tapas. Excellent quality food!
Traditional portuguese dishes with good portions and great value for money.
Delfina-Cantina Portuguesa
n.º 23 Praça do MunicípioTraditional portuguese dishes with good portions and great value for money.
Great restaurant and gin bar. Delicious meal, all sharing plates, particularly loved the beef tenderloin, tuna and the burrata.
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Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosGreat restaurant and gin bar. Delicious meal, all sharing plates, particularly loved the beef tenderloin, tuna and the burrata.
An authentic explosion of taste. A very trendy fish restaurant served as a snack, a ceviche, a tartar, a fillet or even in the form of a prodigious tuna steak. No table, everything is set around a single counter.
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Peixola
35 R. do AlecrimAn authentic explosion of taste. A very trendy fish restaurant served as a snack, a ceviche, a tartar, a fillet or even in the form of a prodigious tuna steak. No table, everything is set around a single counter.
Bairro do Avillez is a 4-in-1 concept containing Páteo, Tavern, Bar and Pizzeria, focused on more traditional fare from José Avillez.
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Bairro do Avillez
18 R. Nova da TrindadeBairro do Avillez is a 4-in-1 concept containing Páteo, Tavern, Bar and Pizzeria, focused on more traditional fare from José Avillez.
Excellent seafood restaurant with bustling atmosphere! Authentic Portuguese food!
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Maria Catita
30 Rua dos BacalhoeirosExcellent seafood restaurant with bustling atmosphere! Authentic Portuguese food!
Found between the Santa Catarina viewpoint (that you should visit) and the Bica funicular, this restaurant is dedicated to fresh fish and seafood.
Água Pela Barba
Found between the Santa Catarina viewpoint (that you should visit) and the Bica funicular, this restaurant is dedicated to fresh fish and seafood.
Bairro Alto & Príncipe Real - Breakfast and Brunch
JAC Brunch
Start your day with a tasty and healthy brunch!
Lovely little cafe. Small space but very cute with chill and relaxed vibes. The avocado toast with egg is really good!
Tanoa Café
Lovely little cafe. Small space but very cute with chill and relaxed vibes. The avocado toast with egg is really good!
Pop Cereal Café Lisboa
64 R. do NorteA fun spot for kids with many different types of cereal.
Pão de Canela
25 Praça das FloresCharming place in the lovely Praça das Flores.
Wel Well
Best kept secret in Principe Real.
Bairro Alto & Príncipe Real - Lunch and Dinner
A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro VOne of the best Ceviche restaurant in Lisbon.
Atalho Real
40 Calçada da PatriarcalSteakhouse, Barbecue and European food
ZeroZero
32 R. da Escola Politécnica A nice place to eat pizza with an outside patio.
Jamie's Italian Lisboa
28A Praça do Príncipe RealGreat food, great value, beautiful surroundings.
The Insólito
83 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraThe view over the city is superb!
Excellent choice for lunch or dinner that offers the best from Portugal and Spain. I would 100% recommend the croquettes and the cuttlefish.
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Restaurante Tapisco
81 R. Dom Pedro VExcellent choice for lunch or dinner that offers the best from Portugal and Spain. I would 100% recommend the croquettes and the cuttlefish.
Essencial
Very fresh and exquisite products by the wonderful chef André Lança Cordeiro.
This is a quiet restaurant in a boutique hotel with a fabulous panoramic view over Lisbon.
Café Colonial Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
J R. Dom Pedro V, 56This is a quiet restaurant in a boutique hotel with a fabulous panoramic view over Lisbon.
Alfaia
Travessa da QueimadaTraditional Portuguese cuisine.
Av. da Liberdade & Marquês de Pombal - Breakfast and Brunch
Delta Q - Avenida da Liberdade
A great coffee place with an outside seating.
Confeitaria Marquês de Pombal
A lot of greats sweets to eat.
LOCAL Avenida
Great healthy food, excellent bowls.
Oui Mais Non
Fancy, cozy and pleasing brunch cafe!
Seventh Brunch Lisboa
Healthy and very nice brunch!
Av. da Liberdade & Marquês de Pombal - Lunch and Dinner
JNcQUOI Asia
144 Av. da LiberdadeAsian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai. The most trendy high end place to go in Lisbon!
JNcQUOI
182 Av. da LiberdadeGreat environment, beautiful people and excellent food!
K.O.B by Olivier
169 R. do SalitreGreat stakehouse!
Koppu Ramen Concept Food
131A R. do SalitreVery good Japanese and Ramen food!
Selllva
Fresh, healthy and tasty food!
Ribadouro
155 Av. da LiberdadeTypical cervejaria Lisboeta, one of the oldest where you can eat seafood!
Rubro Avenida
33 R. Rodrigues SampaioGreat to go with a group or big family!
A fancy Cervejaria in Lisbon with traditional Portuguese food! Great fish and seafood!
Cervejaria Liberdade
A fancy Cervejaria in Lisbon with traditional Portuguese food! Great fish and seafood!