Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the second-oldest European capital city, predating other modern European capitals by centuries.

Our recommendations

For food and drink we'd recommend the following; start the day with breakfast at all day brunch restaurant, Dear Breakfast. For lunch try Bifanas of Afonso, one of the city's most popular sandwich shops. There's also a couple of good markets that offer lots of variety all under the one roof; LX market is a vintage market with hippy vibes, and Timeout market is a food hall right in the centre of Lisbon with something for everyone. For dinner we'd recommend a nice steak, Café de São Bento has delicious offerings and amazing service.

Finally, Lisbon is quite hilly and getting around can be tiring, luckily there's a lot of taxis and ubers, which are reasonably priced.

Pastéis de Belém

It doesn’t matter if you have a sweet tooth or not: the world-renowned Pastéis de Belém will win you over with their rich flavor and crunchy crust, not to mention the space that has been their home since 1837 – a vintage bakery café with a large esplanade. Located in one of the city’s prime areas, near Jerónimos Monastery, a visit to Pastéis de Belém is definitely of the best things to do in Lisbon.

Miradouro das Portas do Sol

Just a few steps from Miradouro de Santa Luzia, a balcony opens onto the river, offering spectacular views over the Alfama neighborhood. Faced by soft-toned buildings and the Decorative Arts Museum, this is a popular stop for photographers, with its stunning view from São Vicente de Fora Monastery to the waterfront.

Alfama Neighborhood

Alfama must be at the top of your list of places to visit in Lisbon. This neighborhood is the personification of Lisbon's spirit and culture. Here, you will be captivated by the mediaeval atmosphere of the cobbled narrow streets, the floating sounds of Fado and Portuguese folk music, the vibrant buildings colors, the beautiful artworks and ancient architecture.

Tiles

Azulejo (tile), is an artistic expression that differentiates Portuguese culture. As you wander around Lisbon, you will find many tile panels (and tile-inspired souvenirs) in the most varied places - buildings, fountains, courtyards, and restaurants –, some are centuries old and some are modern and fun. Hence, National Tiles Museum is one of the most important national Portuguese museums of the singularity of its collections, which showcases history of tiles and to some extent, of the country, from the 15th century till the present day.

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