The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsAljube Museum – Resistance and Freedom
Located in the former Aljube prison in the Santa Maria Major neighborhood, this museum is dedicated to the memory of those who fought back during Portugal’s Estado Novo…
Lisbon, AlfamaRecommended by Adriano C.
Historic LandmarkViewpointsMuseumsAqueduct of Lisbon / Water Museum
Constructed between 1731 and 1799, the Aqueduct of Lisbon (Águas Livres Aqueduct) spans 941 meters and is 65 meters above the valley.
Lisbon, Bairro da LiberdadeRecommended by Matilde M.
MuseumsBenfica Cosme Damião Museum
Sports fans shouldn’t miss this museum that dives into the history of Benfica’s soccer club and stadium.
Lisbon, BenficaRecommended by Pedro G.
MuseumsBerardo Museu Art Deco
Fans of Art Deco head to the Berardo Museu Art Deco, where an assemblage of Art Deco and Art Nouveau private collections awaits.
Lisbon, AlcântaraRecommended by Matilde M.
ViewpointsMuseumsCasa da Cerca
Take the ferry to the south bank of the Tagus River and stop at Casa da Cerca, a contemporary arts center with spectacular city views.
Lisbon, AlmadaRecommended by Adriano C.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsCastelo de São Jorge
Castelo de São Jorge sits atop a hill used for defense fortifications by many cultures for over 2,000 years.
Lisbon, AlfamaRecommended by Tiago B.
MuseumsCentro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian (CAM)
This newly renovated art and cultural center has one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary Portuguese artwork in the world.
Lisbon, AzulRecommended by Cristina P.
MuseumsLive EventsCinemateca Portuguesa
Film is not dead, and Cinemateca proves just that.
Lisbon, Avenida da LiberdadeRecommended by Matilde M.
MuseumsFado Museum
Fado music is an integral part of Portuguese culture, and there’s no better place to learn more about it than at the Fado Museum in Alfama.
Lisbon, AlfamaRecommended by Adriano C.
MuseumsFundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva
See artisans in action during a workshop tour at the Fundação Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva (FRESS).
Lisbon, AlfamaRecommended by Matilde M.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsJerónimos Monastery
The Jerónimos Monastery in Belém is one of the most important and recognizable monuments in Lisbon and the entire country.
Lisbon, BelémRecommended by Adriano C.
MuseumsMAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology)
This museum opened in 2016 to allow visitors to debate, discover, and have dialogue about art, architecture, and technology.
Lisbon, BelémRecommended by Pedro G.
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