Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Arco da Rua Augusta
The Arco da Rua Augusta, an ornate 18th-century triumphal arch adorned with sculpted figures, offers stunning views over Lisbon's city center. Although completed in 1873, it has only been open to the public since 2013, making it a relatively new attraction for visitors to explore.
€4.5
/ Adult
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Praça Dom Pedro IV
Lisbon's lively central plaza with a wavy cobblestone pattern, 2 baroque fountains & busy cafes.
FREE
Commerce Square
Waterside public plaza with a notable arch & statue, lined with outdoor cafes & shopping venues.
FREE
Santa Justa Lift
Cast-iron elevator with filigree details, built in 1902 to connect lower streets with Carmo Square.
FREE
Praça da Figueira
FREE
Tram 28
Classic yellow trams retaining original 1930s features like brass dials & polished wood interiors.
€3.2
/ Adult
EmbaiXada
19th-century palace turned shopping mall featuring Portuguese brands & designers & a restaurant.
FREE
Lisboa Story Centre
With dramatic sets & multimedia exhibits, this museum offers a 60-minute tour of Lisbon's history.
€7.5
/ Adult
Foz Palace
Grand, 18th-century palace with varied architectural styles & sumptuous rooms, now used for events.
FREE
Rossio
FREE
Church Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha
Dating to the 16th century, this Catholic church features an ornate facade & sumptuous interior.
FREE
Praça dos Restauradores
FREE
MUDE
Museum in a striking former bank, with design & fashion from the 19th century to the present.
€15.0
/ Adult
Centro Interpretativo da História do Bacalhau
€4.0
/ Adult
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