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Top 10 Great Things To Do In Lisbon
Top 10 Great Things To Do In Lisbon
1. Gruta da Fada
Sintra's ridge is truly enchanting, due not only to its overwhelming variety of wild and colorful flora, but also to the massive rocks that decorate every turn. The Gruta das Fadas is found inside a large granite boulder not too far from Jardim da Pena's main gate.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 123 8500 (Tourist information)
Location:
Estrada da Pena
Sintra 2710
2. Museu Nacional do Azulejo
NileGuide Expert tip:
The Museu Nacional do Azulejo can be a pain to get to by public transportation. If there are more than two people in your group, a taxi ride here is well worth it.
Museu Nacional do Azulejo Description:
The Portuguese glazed tiles are one of the great art forms of this country. Tiles and ceramics are in churches, convents, on the façades of buildings, in homes... Tiles are not only beautiful, they serve a purpose: to maintain the temperature of a building or room- cool in the summer, temperate in the winter. Discover this art form at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo. There couldn't be a better setting for tile art than a convent; the Madre de Deus itself is of interest with its Manueline style cloisters. Take note of the different uses of color which can help determine the date of the artwork.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 810 0340
fax: +315 21 810 0369
Location:
Rua Madre de Deus 4
Lisbon 1900-312
3. Oceanário de Lisboa
The Oceanario is a fascinating trip through the world's oceans. There are informative descriptions, small aquariums, and exhibit areas to delve into as you circle the huge tank in the middle of the building. The mesmerizing aquatic life teaches you to appreciate the oceans' richness and motivates to protect it. Don't miss the playful sea otters or the huge funky looking Sun Fish! (Sun Fish on average weigh 1,000 kilos!) This site is a must if traveling with young people. It's also a great break from the old town of Lisbon, and gives you an excuse to wander around the Parque das Nações.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 891 7002
fax: 351 21 895 5762
Location:
Esplanada D.Carlos I - Doca dos Olivais
Santa Maria dos Olivais
Lisbon 1900-005
4. Estadio da Luz (Football Stadium)
One of the largest football stadiums in the world, Estadio da Luz attracts thousands of wild and rowdy fans from around the world for national and international matches. Known as the "Stadium of Light," it is classified as a 5 star stadium by the UEFA (Union of European Football Association), meaning it is allowed to host major European cup finals. Stop by to cheer on the home team, the SL Benfica. The stadium also includes a 3500 square-meter gym, a swimming pool, facilities for basketball, roller hockey, volleyball, billiards and badminton, restaurants and an amusement centre.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 721 95 55
fax: 351 21 726 95 51
Location:
Avenida Norton de Matos
Lisbon 1500 313
5. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
The Mosteiro dos Jéronimos, which is made entirely out of limestone was built to thank God for the safe return of all those Portuguese explorers who had ventured out on dangerous exploits. You can admire the hand-sculptured walls which are covered with assorted exotic images. Images of tropical plants, wild animals, and African and Asian tribes line the exterior of the monastery. Inside you will find three tombs: the tomb of Vasco da Gama, the great Portuguese explorer who discovered the maritime route to India, the next belongs to Dom Manuel, the king who was in power at the time of da Gamas journeys, and finally the tomb of Luis de Camões, the poet who accompanied da Gama on his many travels.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 362 0034
fax: 351 (0)21 363 9145
Location:
Praça do Império
Lisbon 1400-206
6. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
The Museu de Arte Antiga is set in a 17th century palace and displays art from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Probably the most interesting part of the collection dates to the Portuguese Age of Discoveries, the 15th and 16th centuries. You can see much of the influence of the Asian and African exploration in the Chinese porcelain, Indian decorative art, and some African pieces. Also take note of the exaggerated long nosed Portuguese on the Japanese screens.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 391 2800
fax: 351 (0)21 397 3703
Location:
Rua das Janelas Verdes
Lisbon 1249-017
7. Ponte 25 de Abril
Portugal began searching for this bridge's design in 1959. Due to the fact that Lisbon and San Francisco share geographic similarities, by 1960 Portugal chose United States Steel to engineer their bridge, which was the same company to build the Golden Gate Bridge. Originally called the Salazar Bridge, the Ponte 25 do April was renamed after the fall of the Salazar regime. The bridge's current name commemorates the Carnation Revolution of 25 April, 1974: a peaceful rebellion which overtook the military regime when many simply placed carnations in the rifles of the military guards.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 346 3658
Location:
Ponte 25 de Abril
Rio do Tagus
Lisbon
8. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
The Armenian Calouste Gulbenkian, son of very wealthy merchants, traveled and studied internationally. His roots as well as the paths he followed in life are reflected in the art he collected from Islamic objects to European paintings and more. Gulbenkian arrived to Lisbon in search of a peace in 1942, and lived the rest of his days here. Several years after his death, the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian building was designed specifically to house his collection. This makes the exhibits flow, and it is quite relaxing and tangible to soak up the museum in its entirety.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 782 3000
fax: 351 (0)21 782 3032
Location:
Avenida de Berna, 45A
Lisbon 1067-001
9. Museu da Marinha
The Museu Marinha of Lisbon highlights probably the most important element of Portuguese history: the maritime history. The idea to create this museum came from the King Dom Luis I, the only Portuguese monarch who navigated ships. The permanent collection includes displays from the entire range of maritime activity: recreational, merchant, military, exploration, and even fishing. The museum takes up much of the Mosteiro do Jéronimos building which allows for their extensive exhibits and larger pieces such as the interior cabins of ships and reproductions of important boats.
Contact:
tel: 351 21 362 0019
fax: 351 21 363 1987
Location:
Praça do Império
Lisbon 1400-206
10. BikeIberia
Located close to the city center, they also offer bike rentals.
Go on a bike tour of the Lisbon area or the coastal areas like Sintra. This company also goes through out Portugal and parts of Spain on excursions that last one to several days. Rent bikes for individual adventures too.
Contact:
tel: 351-96-242-3455
fax: 351-21-347-347
Location:
Lg. Corpo Santo, 5
Lisbon 1200-129
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