Things to Do

Things to Do in Lisbon

There are 76 attractions in Lisbon. São Jorge Castle, hilltop medieval castle offering panoramic lisbon views, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
São Jorge Castle
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São Jorge Castle
Hilltop medieval castle offering panoramic Lisbon views
Castle
Belém Tower
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Belém Tower
16th-century riverside fortification in Lisbon
Building
Jerónimos Monastery
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Jerónimos Monastery
Manueline monastery housing royal tombs and museum
Religious Site
Pena Palace
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Pena Palace
Romanticist hilltop palace with eclectic revival architecture
Palace
Cabo da Roca
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Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point of continental Europe with sea cliffs
Cape
Rua Augusta Arch
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Rua Augusta Arch
Triumphal arch marking Lisbon's central pedestrian plaza
Monument
Sintra National Palace
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Sintra National Palace
Royal residence with distinctive twin chimneys
Palace
Lisbon Oceanarium
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Lisbon Oceanarium
Large Atlantic aquarium featuring global marine ecosystems
Museum
National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon
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National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon
Portugal's archaeology museum housing Roman and prehistoric collections
Museum
National Azulejo Museum
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National Azulejo Museum
Museum dedicated to decorative Portuguese tile art
Museum
Palace of Mafra
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Palace of Mafra
Baroque royal palace and monumental basilica complex
Palace
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National Coach Museum
Museum housing historic royal coaches and carriages
Museum
Church of Santa Engrácia
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Church of Santa Engrácia
Lisbon church serving as Portugal's national pantheon
Church
National Museum of Ancient Art
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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal's national museum of European and Asian art
Museum
Camino Portugués
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Camino Portugués
Trail
Rota Vicentina
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Rota Vicentina
Trail
Palace of Ajuda
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Palace of Ajuda
Neoclassical royal palace and national historic museum
Palace
Estádio da Luz
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Estádio da Luz
Lisbon football stadium, home ground of SL Benfica
Stadium
Estádio José Alvalade
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Estádio José Alvalade
Football stadium in Lisbon, Sporting CP home
Stadium
Santa Justa Lift
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Santa Justa Lift
Historic iron lift linking Baixa and Largo do Carmo
Bridge
Lisbon Cathedral
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Lisbon Cathedral
Medieval cathedral and Lisbon's oldest church
Religious Site
Praça do Comércio
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Praça do Comércio
Major Lisbon riverside square with arcaded facades
Square
Monument of the Discoveries
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Monument of the Discoveries
Lisbon riverside monument celebrating Portugal's Age of Discovery
Monument
Estádio Nacional
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Estádio Nacional
Portugal's national stadium hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Lisbon Baixa
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Lisbon Baixa
Historic downtown Lisbon district with Pombaline grid
Area
Palace of Queluz
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Palace of Queluz
18th-century Portuguese palace with Rococo interiors near Lisbon
Palace
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Lisbon museum housing Calouste Gulbenkian's art collection
Museum
Belém Palace
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Belém Palace
Official presidential residence and 18th-century palace
Palace
Vasco da Gama Tower
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Vasco da Gama Tower
Modern Lisbon tower with riverside observation deck
Tower
Castle of the Moors
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Castle of the Moors
Hilltop medieval castle overlooking Sintra and Atlantic views
Castle
Quinta da Regaleira
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Quinta da Regaleira
Romanticist estate in Sintra with ceremonial initiation well
Palace
São Bento Palace
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São Bento Palace
Seat of Portugal's parliament in central Lisbon
Palace
Central Mosque of Lisbon
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Central Mosque of Lisbon
Main Lisbon mosque serving Portugal's Muslim community
Mosque
Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
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Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
Baroque royal pantheon and active monastery in Lisbon
Religious Site
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
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Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
Lisbon's historic opera house from 18th century
Theater
Águas Livres Aqueduct
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Águas Livres Aqueduct
18th-century aqueduct supplying Lisbon, notable arches
Monument
Cape Espichel
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Cape Espichel
Clifftop promontory with historic sanctuary and lighthouse
Cape
Carmo Convent
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Carmo Convent
Gothic convent ruined by 1755 earthquake, open-air church
Religious Site
Estrela Basilica
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Estrela Basilica
Lisbon basilica famous for baroque and neoclassical architecture
Church
Rossio
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Rossio
Historic Lisbon square and major transport hub
Square
Sanctuary of Christ the King
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Sanctuary of Christ the King
Large Cristo Rei monument overlooking Lisbon and Tagus
Monument
Igreja de São Roque
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Igreja de São Roque
Historic Lisbon church with ornate Baroque interior chapels
Religious Site
Rossio railway station
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Rossio railway station
Historic Lisbon station with ornate 19th-century facade
Monument
Monserrate Palace
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Monserrate Palace
19th-century romantic palace with botanical gardens
Palace
Ribeira Palace
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Ribeira Palace
Former Lisbon royal palace adjacent to the Tagus River
Palace
Praça da Figueira
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Praça da Figueira
Central Lisbon square historically hosting markets and gatherings
Square
Restauradores Square
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Restauradores Square
Historic Lisbon square commemorating 1640 restoration of independence
Square
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Protected coastal and mountain park encompassing Sintra's palaces
Park
Cais do Sodré railway station
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Cais do Sodré railway station
Riverside transport hub and railway station in Lisbon
Square
Edward VII Park
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Edward VII Park
Large public park in Lisbon with city views
Park
Electricity Museum
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Electricity Museum
Interactive museum about electrical engineering and history
Museum
Lisbon Synagogue
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Lisbon Synagogue
Historic synagogue in Lisbon's Jewish quarter
Synagogue
Marquess of Pombal Square
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Marquess of Pombal Square
Major Lisbon square with Pombal statue and plaza
Plaza
Monsanto Forest Park
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Monsanto Forest Park
Large urban park covering Lisbon hills and pine forests
Area
Navy Museum (Portugal)
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Navy Museum (Portugal)
Lisbon maritime museum with historic ships and models
Museum
Belém Cultural Center
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Belém Cultural Center
Lisbon cultural complex hosting exhibitions and concerts
Theater
Ascensor da Bica
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Ascensor da Bica
Historic funicular railway on Bica hill
Road
Tejo Power Station
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Tejo Power Station
Riverside former power station landmark in Lisbon
Archaeological Site
Sintra Mountains
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Sintra Mountains
Scenic Portuguese mountain range near the town of Sintra
Mountains
Afonso de Albuquerque Square
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Afonso de Albuquerque Square
Public square named after Portuguese naval commander
Plaza
Boca do Inferno
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Boca do Inferno
Cliffside sea cave near Cascais, dramatic wave action
Amusement Park
Castro of Zambujal
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Castro of Zambujal
Chalcolithic fortified settlement near Lisbon, archaeological site
Historical Site
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
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Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
Historic cathedral in Setúbal, Portugal
Church
Jardim Botânico de Lisboa
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Jardim Botânico de Lisboa
Botanical garden in Lisbon showcasing diverse plants
Park
Café A Brasileira
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Café A Brasileira
Historic Chiado café, opened in 1905
Building
Jardim do Príncipe Real
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Jardim do Príncipe Real
Central Lisbon garden square with 19th-century trees
Park
Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
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Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara
Terraced garden and viewpoint over central Lisbon
Garden
Luís de Camões Square
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Luís de Camões Square
Central Chiado square with Camões statue
Square
Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto
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Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto
University natural history museum with regional specimens
Museum
Setubal Pillory
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Setubal Pillory
Historic town pillory symbolizing municipal authority
Monument
Convent of Jesus
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Convent of Jesus
Historic convent in Setúbal District, Portugal
Historical Site
Marquess of Pombal Square
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Marquess of Pombal Square
Large civic square in Setúbal named after Pombal
Square
Recolhimento da Soledade
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Recolhimento da Soledade
Historic convent complex in Setúbal District
Historical Site
Cultural Landscape of Sintra
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Cultural Landscape of Sintra
Romantic-era landscape with palaces, gardens, historic estates
Historical Site
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Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
Manueline monastery and riverside tower celebrating Age of Discovery
Historical Site
Royal Building of <i>Mafra</i> – Palace, Basilica, Convent, <i>Cerco</i> Garden and Hunting Park (<i>Tapada</i>)
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Royal Building of <i>Mafra</i> – Palace, Basilica, Convent, <i>Cerco</i> Garden and Hunting Park (<i>Tapada</i>)
Massive 18th-century royal complex with palace and basilica
Historical Site