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10  INTRODUCING LISBON

GREAT DAYS IN LISBON

Lisbon’s many hidden nooks and crannies are so you can learn more and tailor the day to your
home to numerous attractions that continue needs. The following itineraries are arranged
to surprise and seduce visitors. The city’s charm first thematically and then by duration of
lies in its inspiring architecture, enchanting stay. Prices shown include travel, food and
squares and Moorish legacy. Sights listed here admission for two adults or, in the case of the
are cross-referenced to the rest of the guide “Family Day” itinerary, for a family of four.

Art and Bulls
Two adults allow at least €60
• Restored Neo-Moorish
bullring
• World-class art and
treasures at the Gulbenkian
• Ancient art at the Museu
Nacional de Arte Antiga

Morning
Visit the delightful Moorish
pastiche that is Campo
Panoramic view over the Castelo de São Jorge and Baixa from a vantage point in Alfama Pequeno (p82), Lisbon’s
bullring since 1892. On the
Afternoon south side of the square is
Historic Lisbon
Head east from the castle to the impressive 17th-century
admire the grand Renaissance Palácio Galveias, once the
Two adults allow at façade of São Vicente de Fora property of the ill-fated Távora
least €80 (p36). The adjoining monastery family (p73). This building
• Charming Alfama and features classic azulejo tiled now houses the Municipal
city views from the panels, a stunning sacristy and Library. Reserve plenty of time
Castelo de São Jorge an interesting, if eclectic, to explore the exquisite Museu
• The Gothic ruins of museum (closed Mondays). Calouste Gulbenkian (pp78–
Igreja do Carmo The nearby Santa Engrácia 81), which lies a short distance
(p37; closed Mondays) is also the southwest. The museum houses
• 16th- and 18th-century National Pantheon and a fitting one of the finest collections
grandeur in São Roque tribute to literary figures and of art in the world, including
legend ary explorers. Climb to works by Rembrandt and
the roof for amazing river and Houdon. You can also have
Morning city views. Next, catch tram lunch at the museum.
Begin the day at Lisbon’s 28 across town to Chiado
iconic Romanesque cathedral, (pp54–5), where you can take a
the Sé (p38), built by Portugal’s break from history and spend
first king and dating from the some time souvenir shopping,
12th century. From the quiet or take in the sombre but
of the cathedral, set off into attractive ruins of the Igreja
the intriguing warren of narrow do Carmo (p54). Walk south of
lanes in Alfama (pp34–5), the ruins to reach the viewing
then climb (or catch tram 28) platform of the Elevador de
to the Castelo de São Jorge Santa Justa (p48) to peer
(pp40–41) to spend an hour down at the stunning
roaming the battle ments and patterned city pave ments.
enjoying spectacular views of Round off the day with a visit
the city from the observation to the Igreja de São Roque
terrace and the periscope in (p54), a shining example of
Torre de Ulisses. Have lunch Baroque archi tecture that
on the open-air patio of miraculously survived the
a res taurant in one of the 1755 earthquake. Its plain Classical marble statue in the Museu
area’s oldest streets. façade disguises a rich interior. Calouste Gulbenkian
Traditional Portuguese sailing vessels on the Tagus in a 19th-century painting of HMS Victory by James Butterworth

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