lisbon - portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the Capital of Portugal. With a population of just over 500,000 people this city offers a wide variety of historical, cultural, and entertainment options. We loved our time in Portugal.
Lisbon Quick Tips
Lisbon Card - The Lisbon Card is offers fast track access to all of the major attractions and it includes transportation as well. You can purchase the card in the airport before entering the subway.
lisbon - things to do
Jeronimos Monastery
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
Built between 1501-1601 Jeronimos Monastery is an example of Portuguese Gothic Architecture. The decorated cloister arches are amazing.
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
The 25th of April Bridge or Tagus River Bridge was completed on August 6, 1966. This bridge connects Lisbon to Almada and is an amazing feat of engineering. The bridge experience has great views of the interior and exterior of the bridge and Lisbon.
Belem Tower
Pilar 7 Bridge Experience
Museum of Ancient Art
Belem tower was completed in 1519 during the Portuguese Renaissance. At the top of the 4 story tower the views of the Tagus River and Lisbon are excellent. This was the departure and return location for Portuguese Explorers.
Museum of Ancient Art
Museum of Ancient Art
Museum of Ancient Art
The National Museum of Ancient Art contains over 40,000 pieces from Portuguese and European Masters. The collection includes art, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, gold & silverware, ceramics, textiles, glass, maps and drawings.
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Museum of Ancient Art
National Coach Museum
Previously a Church the National Pantheon underwent construction from 1682 to the 1966. Many well known Portuguese Nationals are buried here. The view from the rooftop is spectacular and well worth the visit alone.
National Coach Museum
Museum of Ancient Art
National Coach Museum
Originally opened in 1905 this is one of the most popular museums in Lisbon. The museum includes coaches from the 16th-19th centuries from Italy, Portugal, France, Austria, England and Spain.
portugal - places to eat
Heim Cafe
Queijadas de Belem
Queijadas de Belem
Heim Cafe offers great breakfast options. We ate banana pancakes, waffles with orange juice and yogurt. This restaurant is located close to the Museum of Ancient Art.
Queijadas de Belem
Queijadas de Belem
Queijadas de Belem
Queijadas de Belem is a great place for lunch. We ate the Spanish rice with tomatoes and cod fish cakes. This restaurant is located close to the National Coach Museum & Jeronimos Monastery.
Cafe de Sao Bento
Cafe de Sao Bento
Cafe de Sao Bento
Cafe de Sao Bento is a great place for dinner. We ate the signature steak with fries and cream spinach. This restaurant is located near the Sao Bento Palace.
Il Matriciano
Cafe de Sao Bento
Cafe de Sao Bento
Il Matriciano is great for lunch or dinner. We ate here twice. The carbonara, sea bass and roasted potatoes are excellent. This restaurant is located near the Sao Bento Palace.