Lisbon is the capital and largest city of The Portugal within the area of 84.8 kilo meter. Lisbon is recognized as a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, rich collection of architectural, historical buildings and many precious inheritances that attract visitors.
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Things to do in Lisbon
Whenever you come to visit, there are some suggestions to be done or visit in the Lisbon.
1. The Jeronimos Monastery
The famous resting place of great Vasco da Gama and also a popular church. You can consider it a World Heritage Site.
2. The Belem Tower
One of the best symbols of the Age of Discovery and also a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
3. St. George’s Castle
One of the millennium old and historic walls of castle you have a bird’s-eye view of the city in the company of roaming peacocks and also a best but small archaeological museum.
4. The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Beautiful treasures of East and West collection that includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique.
5. The Berardo Museum
One of Europe’s greatest modern art collections that show the great work of Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others.
6. The Ancient Art Museum
Fascinating the oriental and European art that gives you the view of the collection of Portugal’s National Gallery.
7. The Tile Museum
One of the unique museums in the world that offers ancient art form decorative ceramic tiles in a lavish old convent.
8. The Golden Baroque Trio
Another world’s largest collection of royal carriages that also offers view of Coaches Museum.
9. The Design & Fashion Museum
Beautiful, designed and fashionable museum that is made by the top international designers and has the beautiful collection of designs and latest fashion that can be view form many years by the visitors.
10. The Oceanarium
Offers you adventure of the dive into the vast ocean where you can find and observe the beautiful creatures of nature that are fine examples of modern architecture which includes Europe’s longest bridge.
Entertainment and Nightlife in Lisbon
People of Lisbon are very fond of music and have many cinemas, clubs, cafes, bars and festivals and events of lives performances. Some of famous bars and clubs of national and international visitors are:
1. The Oceanário
Offers you adventure of the dive into the vast ocean where you can find and observe the beautiful creature of nature.
2. The Lux Frágil
One of the most fashionable and famous disco of Lisbon that is just a cab trip away.
3. Café a Brasileira
Artistic decorated café with mirrored walls, wooden booths, and elongated oak-paneled bar are a sumptuous environment.
Restaurants and Dining in Lisbon
Lisbon boasts a wide range of restaurants to suit most tastes and budgets, from traditional Portuguese to international cuisine. Let’s take a short look on some famous restaurant to find out the taste and choice of Lisbon’s restaurants. Some restaurants are:
1. The Olivier Restaurant
Great location with restaurant and bar showcases an eclectic menu with dishes by the award winning Chef Olivier.
2. The Cantinho Lusitano
The famous, stylish, air-conditioned restaurant that offers attractive view with delicious cuisines of Portuguese, Tapas.
3. Clube de Jornalistas Restaurant
Offers a complete fine dining experience, rated amongst the best in cuisines of Brazilian, Contemporary, Fusion and International.
When to Visit Lisbon
The best times to visit Lisbon are the March, April, May, June, July, August and September because of friendly and mild condition of atmosphere. Also in these months the rates of hotels, restaurants and shopping centers with lots of occasional entertainments. Everyone who wish to visit Lisbon can come in these months and enjoy lots of attractions.
