Landmarks and Popular Neighbourhoods in Lisbon, Portugal

Nestled in the pine covered hills of the Serra de Sintra to the west of Lisbon, Sintra is a half hour drive from the cap... Nestled in the pine covered hills of the Serra de Sintra to the west of Lisbon, ... Nestled in the pine covered hills of the Serra de Sintra to the west of Lisbon, Sintra is a half hou...

Sprawling on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo River estuary, Alfama is the oldest district in Lisbon. Sprawling on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo River estuary, ... Sprawling on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo River estuary, Alfama is the oldest...

The Pombaline Lower Town, better known as Baixa, is the heart of downtown Lisbon. The Pombaline Lower Town, better known as Baixa, is the heart of downtown Lisbon... The Pombaline Lower Town, better known as Baixa, is the heart of downtown Lisbon.

Chiado is an upmarket shopping district surrounding a charming square between the neighborhoods of Bairro Alto and Baixa... Chiado is an upmarket shopping district surrounding a charming square between th... Chiado is an upmarket shopping district surrounding a charming square between the neighborhoods of B...

The Padrão dos Descobrimentos or Monument to the Discoveries is a tribute to the Portuguese Age of Discovery that peaked... The Padrão dos Descobrimentos or Monument to the Discoveries is a tribute to the... The Padrão dos Descobrimentos or Monument to the Discoveries is a tribute to the Portuguese Age of D...

Praca Dom Pedro IV Square, better known as Rossio, is the main square in downtown Lisbon and a popular meeting place for... Praca Dom Pedro IV Square, better known as Rossio, is the main square in downtow... Praca Dom Pedro IV Square, better known as Rossio, is the main square in downtown Lisbon and a popul...

Inspired by the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the monumental statue of Cristo Rei towers over the cit... Inspired by the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the monumental ... Inspired by the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the monumental statue of Cristo Rei...

Built for the 1998 World Expo in the eastern side of Lisbon, the Parque das Nações or Park of the Nations is the city's ... Built for the 1998 World Expo in the eastern side of Lisbon, the Parque das Naçõ... Built for the 1998 World Expo in the eastern side of Lisbon, the Parque das Nações or Park of the Na...

The Ponte 25 de Abril or 25th of April Bridge across the Tagus river resembles the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. The Ponte 25 de Abril or 25th of April Bridge across the Tagus river resembles t... The Ponte 25 de Abril or 25th of April Bridge across the Tagus river resembles the Golden Gate bridg...

The Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St Vincent to honor Lisbon's patron saint, is a fortified tower that guards ... The Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St Vincent to honor Lisbon's patron ... The Belém Tower, also known as the Tower of St Vincent to honor Lisbon's patron saint, is a fortifie...

This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown. This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown. This magnificent plaza, facing the river, is the beginning of Lisboa's downtown.

Trendy district with fancy shops. Trendy district with fancy shops. Trendy district with fancy shops.

Located downtown, this elevator was designed by a follower of French engineer Gustav Eiffel and connects downtown to Tri... Located downtown, this elevator was designed by a follower of French engineer Gu... Located downtown, this elevator was designed by a follower of French engineer Gustav Eiffel and conn...

Bustling flea market with antique stores. Bustling flea market with antique stores. Bustling flea market with antique stores.

In front of the former Royal Palace of Belém, now the Presidential Palace, there is a massive statue looking out to sea,... In front of the former Royal Palace of Belém, now the Presidential Palace, there... In front of the former Royal Palace of Belém, now the Presidential Palace, there is a massive statue...

This funicular was inaugurated on 28 June 1892 and its route is known as the most typical of the city. This funicular was inaugurated on 28 June 1892 and its route is known as the mos... This funicular was inaugurated on 28 June 1892 and its route is known as the most typical of the cit...

Inaugurated on 24 October 1885, this funicular was the second to be placed in Lisbon. Inaugurated on 24 October 1885, this funicular was the second to be placed in Li... Inaugurated on 24 October 1885, this funicular was the second to be placed in Lisbon.