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.

A must visit! The views, the peacocks, the open air. Can't suggest enough! Glad this was…read morerecommended to me. A must!

When Jamie W and I arrived in Lisbon, the first thing we did was take a long walk on the…read morecobblestone streets to Alfama, the city's historic center. This spot was the destination I had in mind as I knew the sunset view from here would provide the ideal introduction to Lisbon for Jamie. Alfama's rustic cityscape is full of red rooftops and whitewashed buildings, which provides ripe Instagram material. As you'd expect, the wide terrace gets crowded during magic hour when selfie-itis reaches epidemic proportions. There's an open-air cafe, but we didn't bother trying it since we realized edible temptations awaited us after our obligatory stop here. The adjacent Miradouro de Santa Luzia is just a few steps below and offers a terrace colonnade where buskers play their music for tips. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6UdREADBcP

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.

The Church of Saint Anthony of Lisbon is a Roman Catholic church that was reconstructed in 1767 on…read morethe site of the house in which Saint Anthony was born circa 1195. The church is open daily for masses and has no entrance fee. My tour guide drove me to this church. The exterior of the church looks more like a house than a church, but it is beautiful nonetheless. It shows an image of the saint, who is Lisbon's most popular saint, as well as a grand staircase leading inside. I did not get to tour the interior, but I heard that it has a crypt, relics, vaulted ceiling, and paintings.

Such a beautiful church in the heart of Lisbon just beside the Lisbon Cathedral…read more The architecture is amazing in Europe. This is one of my favorite churches in Portugal and one of my favorite Saints. Underneath the church is the room where Saint Anthony was born.

You could spend your entire holiday in Lisbon walking from one photogenic viewpoint to the next…read more Because of the city's hilly terrain, there are about twenty official miradouros that could easily fill up your Instagram account. This one Is conveniently just a few steps downhill from the marginally more popular Miradouro das Portas do Sol (review: https://yelp.to/hq023Rr-Va). True, Portas do Sol provides the more panoramic view, but Santa Luzia has the more romantic atmosphere because it boasts a pergola draped in bougainvillea and a wall covered in historic blue-and-white azulejo tile panels. There's even a reflecting pool with benches ideal for honeymooners. The buskers realize it's the ideal setting for performing in front of change-carrying tourists (Video 2). RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/fnVsPaN2ho

Miradouro de Santa Luzia: one of the 7 hill. You've got that Alfama view of red rooftops tumbling…read moretoward the water and the Tagus just out there looking like a magazine ad. Oh, and don't forget the azulejos at the church: because why have a basic white wall when you can slap history in tile form all over it? Gorgeous spot.

You'll find many shops and restaurants on this street. It starts from the arc Praça do Comércio. A…read morebit touristy but a nice experience. Once a historical commercial hub of Lisbon giving it a great vibe even today.

Rue Augusta was my favorite street in Lisbon. This famous street is a bustling shopping area where…read moreshops and restaurants abound on either side. The street itself is beautiful with intricate tiled patterns throughout. It's also a popular spot for street entertainment. If you walk to the end of the street, you'll end up at the Praca de Comercio. The Rue Augusta makes for a lovely stroll and the site of several attractions. It's a can't miss in Lisbon!