Europe's westernmost capital is probably also its most stunningly sited, on hilly ground in a bend of the River Tagus where it broadens out into a giant bay. Writers rave about Lisbon's unique light; modern tourists also warm to the mild climate and relaxed feel of its summer nights, when the bars' patrons spill out onto cobbled streets. Centuries of maritime exploration have also left a rich artistic heritage.
Mediterranean supreme
Olivier da Costa's inventive Mediterranean delicacies have made his food some of the most drooled over in the capital....
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National Monument since 1910
Castelo de São Jorge has an old history....
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The Hieronymites Monastery
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is the masterpiece of the Manueline style that is the Portuguese twist to late Gothic....
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One of the world's great museums
It is difficult to describe Museu Gulbenkian in a few words....
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Museum of the City of Lisbon
In 1962 the city council took over the 18th-century Pimenta Palace with a view to founding a museum to chart Lisbon's history....
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Extensive collection of 18th century Portuguese antiques and art
Fundaçao Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva is an extensive collection of 18th century Portugues antiques and art....
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Modern art and more
Part of the extraordinary Gulbenkian, Centro de Arte Moderna José de Azeredo Perdigão is a fine modernist building set in a lovely park, with a canteen and bookshop....
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A Spanish mall experience
Lisbon was without a major department store after the 1988 Chiado fire destroyed two – until the Spanish chain El Corte Inglés opened its Lisbon branch in 2001....
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The Lisbon flea market
Feira da Ladra or "Thieve's Market" is a famous flea market with a large proportion of junk, often at inflated prices....
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A wonder to behold
Undoubtedly Lisbon's best bar decor, courtesy of Luís Pinto Coelho....
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Portuguese cuisine served with fado singing and traditional dancing
Adega Machado has been around since 1937, featuring many excellent fado singers and folk dancers....
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Boat club located not too far from Lisbon
Clube Naval de Cascais is a boating and yacht club located outside of Lisbon at Cascais....
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Fine resort golf course also offers Tennis and other activities
Lisbon Sports Club is a resort style golf course....
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The most famous Portuguese theater, featuring local and foreign plays
Teatro Nacional de Dona Maria II is the most famous theater in Portugal....
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18th century theater known for opera and ballet
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos is known for opera and ballet....
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