Highly suggest this if you are in Lisbon. Might be the best thing I have seen in Lisbon yet and I…read morehave seen a lot of the main attractions. The house tour is a must (no pictures) and the guide is so knowledgeable about the history of the Palácio and Portugal. There are so many beautiful nooks to get lost in. So much beauty and history packed into this Palácio. A bit far from the city center which makes this even more worth your visit. It feels like you are one of a handful of people visiting and there were a few times I had the property almost to myself.

This really is a great venue to have a wedding or any event. Our family had a 50 person ceremony…read more They take care of it all. They catered the 4 course meal, took care of the flowers, officiant, cake, DJ,and everything that needed to be done other than the photographer. We were there for around 10 hours for the entire wedding and they made sure that everything went off without a hitch. We had the ceremony in the lower garden, and moved to the upper garden for cocktails and then the porch for the meal and dancing the night away. I highly recommend this place and really felt like we were at one of the best events ever which tells me they must do good for most others that take advantage of this beautiful venue.

UNESCO World Heritage site…read more The tower was completed in 1519. It served as a fortress and a ceremonial gateway for explorers, customs point, a lighthouse, and a political prison. Unfortunately, it was being renovated when we were there.

The Tower of Belém was built from 1514-1520 to protect Lisbon. The tower has four vaulted stories…read moreand a bastion that held artillery. Today the tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Portugal's former maritime and colonial power. My husband and I walked to the base of this tower, and we later saw the tower from a ship in the water. Unfortunately, the tower was being renovated, so we saw a net over the exterior and did not tour the interior. We could see more of the bastion than the four stories. I read that the tower was built from limestone mostly in the Portuguese Manueline style but that it also incorporates other architectural features such as Moorish minarets.

We walked in this neighborhood and it was surrounded by many nightclub and bar options. Most…read morebecome alive later in the night but walking through the streets is a treat. We came back later and the place was thriving with vendors and an awesome DJ! The food was amazing and i had the best churros I've ever tasted! Walking around the park and dancing to the incredible music the DJ played made for a very memorable evening. And you can see a beautiful view of the entire city!

Man, what a great discovery. We had an amazing evening there enjoying a fantastic live band that…read moreplayed everything from amazing blues to Jimi Hendrix' foxy lady. Great music loving crowd. Inexpensive drinks. If you're in Lisbon you've got to visit this place.

Rua Nova do Carvalho or "Pink Street" is exactly that--a pedestrian street that is painted pink…read more Located in the Cais do Sodré district, it used to be a red-light district, but today it is lined with restaurants, bars, and clubs and is covered with colorful umbrellas. When my husband and I were on vacation in Lisbon, our tour guide drove us here, and he offered to take a photo of me under the pretty umbrellas. We were there during the daytime, and many strangers were standing on the street and ended up in my photo, and I could Magic-Eraser only some of them. I hear that this street bustles even more for nightlife. The street is not long, so we were there for just a short time.

We happened to walk past. The street has restaurants lined on either side and needed a fresh coat…read moreof paint. I don't feel like there was anything special about the street, besides it being pink and having rainbow umbrellas hung.

Beautiful piece of Portuguese history to check out!…read more Such a beautiful monastery to check out. You can buy tickets there at the kiosk, online, or through a tour group to skip the line. They have timed entrances and let in at least 800 ppl per time slot. There is a bathroom in upper level and the bottom near the exit. There is a free chapel to check out to the right of the entrance to the monastery. Not a place to miss!

4.5 stars. Jerónimos Monastery, dedicated to the Order of Saint Jerome, opened in 1495 and today is…read morea UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors may purchase tour tickets of the monastery, and I recommend purchasing timed tickets online, because the lines of customers look very long and would be no fun to wait in. Touring the church is free, and it houses the tombs of historical figures such as Vasco de Gama. During our vacation in Belem, my husband and I were in awe of this monastery's impressive architecture such as the high vaulted ceilings and the ornate arches in the cloisters. Furthermore, I greatly appreciate that a monk here hundreds of years ago invented one of my favorite desserts, the famous Pastéis de Belém custard tarts.

The viewpoint is steps away from the more popular Santa Luzia viewpoint. The big balcony above…read moreAlfama gives you views of the red tiled rooftops. Honestly, you can find this view in many locations around Lisbon so I didn't feel as if it's a must stop.

I would say the only good thing we experienced in the Alfama district was Portas do Sol and…read morealthough it was a struggle to reach with the typical Alfama inclines, it's breathtaking panoramic views at dusk was worth it. We sat on the terrace with a drink in hand to recover and enjoy the view.

You want some Portugal History starting from the 11th…read morecentury! Cone here and read and see from all the viewing areas lots of pics!

Don't you dare do this if you have 2 legs and walking capability. Just go to the Carmo Convent and…read morewalk over for the view. Santa Justa Elevator is Lisbon's wildly unnecessary yet somehow charming vertical solution to the city's geography problem. This iron beauty connects the Baixa district to the Bairro Alto, which is code for flat ground to very not flat ground. Lisbon, famously built on seven hills, decided stairs were too obvious. So they commissioned Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, a student of Eiffel, to drop a mini Eiffel Tower in the middle of the city and call it an elevator. Classy. The view at the top is worth but go with the photo you could've taken from the top of a free hill. Ha!

This is definitely one of the main attractions by the river alongside the nearby Belem Tower. The…read moremonument is actually gigantic and totally dwarfs all those around it. The entire site is pretty impressive and majestic. Tons of picture taking opportunities. It does get kind of crowded here at time, especially if you're waiting in line to go inside the monument itself. But it is a lovely area to spend about 30 minutes or so to take some cool pictures and selfies. It's not far from other major attractions in the area so it's definitely a place to hit up.

This monument sites right alongside the river and is huge. It's extremely ornate and worth seeing…read more I only had time to see the outside, but next time I visit I want to venture inside to see more.

Definitely a castle you should visit when you're visiting Lisbon. If you're staying in Lisbon,…read moreyou'll see it when you are in the downtown area. Do you see it? Seeing a piece of Portuguese history in person is something I've always wanted to do. Since this castle is atop the city, it offers some of the best views of this bustling town. You probably just need a couple of hours to tour the grounds.

Well worth the hike up the hill and price of admission! I really enjoyed visiting Castelo de S…read more Jorge on one of our last days in Lisbon. The views from the top are spectacular. There's a small museum on the garden grounds which features information about the castle's former residents and very cool artifacts like pottery and even bones. I learned a lot about the castle and Lisbon itself including its roots in Islam which I found very interesting. The castle itself is merely ruins at this point but you can still climb up to many of the towers for even better viewpoints of the city below. The peacocks on the grounds were amazing too and we got to see baby peacocks! There's snacks and a gift shop too but we didn't stick around for more than the sightseeing. It was about 15 euros per person for entry, as far as I can remember. I'd recommend visiting this spot!