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for Lisbon’s trade routes. A Family Day
The magnificent Mosteiro
dos Jerónimos (pp68–9)
is another of Lisbon’s historic Family of four allow at least
gems, as is the Museu €150
Colecção Berardo (p71), the • The impressive Parque
perfect place for contemporary das Nações, a modern,
art lovers. Just behind the self-contained riverside
monastery lies the Jardim district
Botânico Tropical (p67), • Ocean life at the city’s
a lush oasis peppered with enormous oceanarium
ponds and grottoes. After • Exotic animals at Lisbon’s
this refreshing break, head
back towards the river to the popular zoo
Monument to the Discoveries
(pp70–71) to enjoy sweeping
views of Belém from the Morning
viewpoint here. Begin the day with a visit
Intricately carved façade of the Mosteiro to the Parque das Nações
dos Jerónimos, Belém Afternoon (p83), where you can ride
Head for the Cais do Sodré a cable car, hire bikes or roller­
Afternoon ferry terminal and take a ferry skate. However, the park’s main
After lunch, check out the across to Cacilhas to fully attraction is the immense
Centro de Arte Moderna appreciate Lisbon’s landmark Oceanário de Lisboa (p83) –
(p82), an excellent museum suspension bridge, Ponte buying tickets in advance is a
of contem porary art within 25 de Abril (p76). On the good way to avoid long queues.
the Gulbenkian complex. Later, south bank of the river stands Other highlights include the
spend time relax ing in the the gigantic Cristo Rei monu­ Pavilhão do Conhecimento –
complex’s pleasant gardens. ment (p76); go to the top Ciencia Viva, a hands­on
Round off the day with a visit of the statue for the finest science museum, and the
to the Museu Nacional de views of Lisbon. Return to promenade along the river.
Arte Antiga (pp58–61), which Cais do Sodré and take a short
houses a great collection stroll along the Ribeira das Afternoon
of ancient art in all its forms. Naus, a riverside walkway After lunch, take the train to Sete
Alternatively, head for the that con nects this transport Rios, from where it is a short
wonderful Museu Nacional hub with the former royal walk to the Jardim Zoológico
do Azulejo (pp84–5), a treat square, Praça do Comércio (p86). Afternoon activities at the
for ceramics fans that is (p49). Walk northwest of the zoo include peli can­ and sea
well worth ventur ing further square to reach the Elevador lion­feeding sessions as well as
afield to discover. de Santa Justa (p48). Take free­flying birds in the Enchanted
the elevator to the top for Forest. If the 2,000 animals
a last look across the river are not enough to occupy
A Day by the River
before heading into the a few hours, let off steam in
streets of the Baixa. the amusement park next door.
Two adults allow at least €70
• Treasures old and new
in Belém
• Ferry ride on the Tagus
river
• Splendid river and city
views from Elevador de
Santa Justa

Morning
Set at the mouth of the
Tagus river, Belém is parti­
cularly rich in history and is
home to many attractions.
Take tram 15 to the 16th­
century Torre de Belém
(p72; closed Mondays), which
served as the starting point Modern art and architecture at Parque das Nações
Most museums are closed on Mondays.

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