10 Top Tourist Attractions in Lisbon - Travel Video
The capital of sunny Portugal, Lisbon is situated at the point where the Tagus River estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean. As a travel destination, the riverfront city is as rich and varied as the country’s long history. From the ruins of a Moorish castle perched atop one of the city’s seven hills to a sidewalk café snuggled against an ancient Visigoth wall, remnants of Lisbon’s colorful past are everywhere. While Western Europe’s oldest city has taken steps to overhaul its transportation system, modernize its downtown area and revamp its waterfront, it’s the charm of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods that most attract visitors.
10 Best Places to Visit in Portugal - Travel Video
Located on the western coast of the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is one of Europe’s most visited countries due to its idyllic climate, affordable travel costs and exceptional attractions. Portugal’s varied geography ranges from the verdant mountains and vineyards of the North to the glamorous beaches of the Algarve along the southern coastline. Also belonging to Portugal but lying in the Atlantic Ocean are the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira, known for their lush landscapes and flower gardens. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Portugal.
Visit Lisbon: Top 10 Sights in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
What to see and do in Lisbon
1. Belem District: Mosteiro de Jeronimos Church, Torre de Belem (Tower of Belem), Pasteis de Belem (Custard Tart Restaurant).
2. Alfama District: Se (Catherdal), wander the windy and hilly streets for cafes and tascas (restaurants).
3. Baixa District: The Low district with Rua Augusta (pedestrian street), trains to Sintra.
4. Bairro Alto District: The bar district in Lisbon, home of the nightlife of Lisbon.
5. Castelo Sao Jorge: Views from the castle are amazing, more ruins than castle, but again great views.
6. Sao Vicente da Fora: Amazing church with great collection of Azulejos (Blue Portuguese Tiles) of fables.
7. Jardim Zoologico: The Lisbon Zoo is great for all ages.
8. Museu de Arte Antiga: Stock full of European art.
9. Gulbeinken Museum: Eclectic collection of thousands of years of art.
10. The Expo: Home of the World Expo 1998 this district has been built as a modern oasis in Lisbon. It has shopping, restaurants (the Brazilian restaurants are the best) and the largest Oceanarium in Europe (great for kids).
10 Best Places to Visit in Portugal
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10 Best Places to Visit in Portugal
Located on the western coast of the Iberian peninsula, Portugal is one of Europe’s most visited countries due to its idyllic climate, affordable travel costs and exceptional attractions. Portugal’s varied geography ranges from the verdant mountains and vineyards of the North to the rolling farmland and medieval villages of the Central region to the glamorous beaches of the Algarve along the southern coastline. Also belonging to Portugal but lying in the Atlantic Ocean are the archipelagos of Azores and Madeira, known for their lush landscapes and flower gardens. An overview of the best places to visit in Portugal.
10. Coimbra
9. Azores
8. Aveiro
7. Evora
6. Porto
5. Madeira
4. Sintra
3. Obidos
2. Algarve
1. Lisbon
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20 things to do in Lisbon Travel Guide
Lisbon was the final stop of our European tour and we couldn't have chosen a better destination. The city immediately won us over with it's cheery pastel buildings, delicious fresh seafood, and it's unique mix of attractions. It also didn't hurt that we had clear blue skies the whole week we were there! The following video will highlight 20 things to do in Lisbon and we hope it will give you a few ideas of some of the sights this beautiful city has to offer.
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1) São Jorge Castle (Portuguese: Castelo de São Jorge)
2) Miradouro das Portas do Sol observation deck
3) Carmo Convent (Portuguese: Convento da Ordem do Carmo)
4) Portuguese egg tart pastry - Pastel de nata (Portuguese: pastéis de nata)
5) Belém Tower (Portuguese: Torre de Belém
6) Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Portuguese: Monument to the Discoveries)
7) Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
8) Kiosk - Quiosque
9) Tagus River Ferry - (Portuguese: Tejo)
10) Salmão Grelhado - Portuguese Grilled Fish (Salmon Steaks)
11) Visiting Cacilhas Island
12) Lisbon tramway network (Portuguese: Rede de eléctricos de Lisboa)
13) Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara Observation Views
14) Shopping (Rua Augusta)
15) Praça do Comércio - Commerce Square)
16) Santa Justa Lift (Portuguese: Elevador de Santa Justa
17) Bacalhau - Portuguese dried & salted cod
18) Tropical Botanical Garden (Portuguese: Jardim Agricola Tropical)
19) Lisbon Cathedral: Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mary Major (Portuguese: Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa or Sé de Lisboa)
20) Lisbon night views
Our visit Lisbon travel guide covers some of the top attractions including the best in arts, entertainment, museums, nightlife and restaurants. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities that you won't find in your typical tourism brochure or Lisbon city guide.
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Our first stop of the day was Sao Jorge Castle, which is an old Moorish fortification that sits on a hill overlooking Lisbon and the Tagus River. You can get some nice panoramic views of the city from here, and they also have peacocks roaming the grounds.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol is one of the many look out points in Lisbon that offers postcard-perfect views of the city. This particular terrace overlooks the Alfama district and it is always popular with tourists.
Carmo is a mediaeval convent that was ruined during the 1755 earthquake, and today it is used as an archaeological museum. It's a strange feeling walking down the ruined nave of the church and seeing blue skies above your head, but that's exactly what makes it worth a visit.
Another place to visit is Belem Tower. The tower was built on the banks of the Tagus River, and it was meant to act as both a defense system and a ceremonial gateway into Lisbon.
The Jeronimos Monastery is one of the most visited sights in Lisbon. It's one of the best examples of Late Gothic Manueline architecture, so have a close look at the intricate detailing when you visit.
A fun way to get around Lisbon's hilly streets is by riding the trams. There are different lines across the city, but #28 is the most popular one with visitors.
The Santa Justa lift is an elevator that connects the lower streets of Baixa with Carmo Square, and it is the only remaining vertical elevator in Lisbon. Though it is meant to serve a functional role, it is also quite popular with visitors who find the elevator a novel idea.
And that's a wrap for our week in the Portuguese capital! We hope you enjoyed this video and that it gave you some ideas of things to do in Lisbon. As always, if you have any other suggestion for travellers of places to visit and things to do around town, feel free to share them in the comments below. Wishing you happy travels!
This is part of our Travel in Portugal series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Portuguese culture, Portuguese arts, Portuguese foods, Portuguese religion, Portuguese cuisine and Portuguese people.
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
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Visit Portugal - What to Know Before You Visit Portugal
Portugal has become one of the most desirable vacation destinations in Europe for good reason. The great weather, the pristine beaches, the surfing, the incredible wine, and the fantastically friendly people. Here are a few things tourists should know before they visit and travel to Portugal. Whether it is having Port wine in Porto, or the capital Lisbon or just sunning yourself on the beach in the Algarve there is so much to enjoy in Portugal.
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Visit Portugal: Top Ten Cities to Visit in Portugal
1. Lisbon
2. Sintra
3. Obidos
4. Evora
5. Algarve - Lagos and Tavira
6. Tomar
7. Serra da Estrella
8. Guimaraes
9. Braga
10. Porto
Portugal is a beautiful country with much for the tourist to see. Wolters World was based out of Portugal for 5 years and this is our list of our 10 favorite towns in Portugal.
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PLACES NEAR LISBON: Sintra, Estoril, Cascais, Almada (Portugal)
An impression of Estoril, Cascais (0:37), Boca do Inferno (1:12), Sintra (1:53), Cabo da Roca (5:05), Almada (5:40). More videos of places near Lisbon:
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The Estoril coast is relatively close to Lisbon/Lisboa, the Portuguese capital; it extends 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the capital. Estoril is popularly recognized for the Casino Estoril, widely regarded as Europe's largest casino.
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Cascais is a coastal municipality 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon; it is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities of Portugal. It is located on the Estoril Coast (also known as the Portuguese Riviera), in the Greater Lisbon subregion.
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Sintra is a municipality and town in the Grande Lisboa subregion of Portugal, and considered part of the Portuguese Riviera. Sintra is known for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments, which has resulted in its classification as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has become a major tourist centre, visited by many day-trippers who travel from the capital Lisbon.
In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, the parishes of the town of Sintra are dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and other buildings, including the medieval Castelo dos Mouros, the Pena Palace and the Sintra Palace.
The Sintra Mountains, a granite massif ten kilometres long emerge abruptly between a vast plain to the north and the northern margin of the Tagus River estuary, winding in a serpentine cordillera towards the Atlantic Ocean and Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of continental Europe. Since 1966, the Sintra Mountains have been affected by fires that have destroyed a major part of the original forest, which has been substituted by acacia and other fast-growing exotic species. The forested area of the Sintra mountains is about 5,000 hectares (50 km2).
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Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe. The cape is located within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, 42 kilometres west of the city of Lisbon and in the southwest of Sintra.
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The Sanctuary of Christ the King (Portuguese: Santuário de Cristo Rei) is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon situated in the city of Almada, Portugal. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, after the Cardinal Patriarch of Lisbon visited that monument.
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LISBON TRAVEL GUIDE | The best of the capital of Portugal
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Our little tour will go through the center of Lisbon, the Belem Tower, Alfama district, Bairro Alto, of course we are tasting the Pastel de Nata's / Pastéis de Belém (which is also the most famous place for those sweets), walking close to the riverside, visiting museums and visiting also Jerónimos Monastery and Christ the King.
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Lisbon, Portugal Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal. Lisbon is the westernmost large city located in Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast. It lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River.
The most important places to visit in Lisbon are: Jeronimo's Monastery (this is one attraction you must not miss in Lisbon. Constructed in the 16th century, it's simply an amazing site), Pena Palace (located in the town of Sintra, close to Lisbon, among the world's most beautiful palaces. A fine example of Portuguese architecture), Belem Tower (a 16th century UNESCO world heritage site. Initially a fortress to protect the city, it symbolizes the Age of Discoveries), Commerce Square (a grand square situated by the river Tages. Before the 1755 earthquake, it was the site of a palace), St. George's Castle (when you are in Lisbon it's hard to miss this massive castle. The earliest origins dates back 1500 years) and many more.
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