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12  INTRODUCING LISBON

Day 2
2 Days in Lisbon
Morning Spend the morning
exploring the fabulous
• Quaint Alfama, the oldest Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
part of Lisbon (pp78–81). Unwind in its pretty
• The battlements gardens, and then visit the
of Castelo de São Jorge Centro de Arte Moderna (p82)
to see its superb collection of
• The architectural
masterpieces in Belém contem porary art.
Afternoon Enjoy the views
from the top of Parque
Day 1 Imposing ramparts of the Castelo de Eduardo VII (p77), then
Morning Catch tram 28 to São Jorge wander along Avenida da
Castelo de São Jorge (pp40– Liberdade (p46) to Rossio
41) to soak in sweeping vistas 3 Days in Lisbon (p47). Take Elevador de Santa
of Lisbon. Then, walk down Justa (p48) to the haunting
the narrow streets of Alfama ruins of Igreja do Carmo (p54).
to reach Miradouro de Santa • Golden fairy-tale coaches Afterwards, go to the grandiose
Luzia (p36), from where there at Museu Nacional Igreja de São Roque (p54),
are gorgeous views over Alfama dos Coches followed by Miradouro de
and the Tagus river. Afterwards, • Unique art treasures São Pedro de Alcântara (p56).
head for São Vicente da Fora at Museu Calouste Spend the evening exploring
(p36; closed Mondays) to Gulbenkian the trendy shops and cafés in
admire the azulejo panels • The extravagantly furnished Praça do Príncipe Real (p56).
in the monastery cloisters.
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda
Day 3
Afternoon Go to the Elevador Morning Take tram 28 to São
da Glória to take the funicular to Vicente da Fora (p36) to see
Miradouro de São Pedro de Day 1 its eclectic monastery museum
Alcântara (p56). Walk to Praça Morning Start the day in Belém (closed Mondays), then visit
do Príncipe Real (p56), then to see the splendid carriages the Baroque church of Santa
visit the ornate Igreja de São at the Museu Nacional dos Engrácia (p37; closed Mondays).
Roque (p54), before exploring Coches (p66). Later, take a Wind your way through the
the ruins of Igreja do Carmo walk in the beautiful Jardim ancient streets of Alfama to
(p54; closed Sundays) or taking a Botânico Tropical (p67), Castelo de São Jorge (pp40–41).
ride aboard the Elevador de before visiting the cloisters
Santa Justa (p48). End the day of Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Afternoon Amble downhill,
with a trip to Chiado (pp54–5) (pp68–9; closed Mondays). stopping awhile at Miradouro
for some shopping. de Santa Luzia (p36), to reach
Afternoon After lunch, check Lisbon’s cathedral, the Sé (p38).
Day 2 out the Torre de Belém (p72; Continue to Rua Augusta (p48)
Morning Start the day with a closed Mondays), an impressive and take the elevator up the
visit to the Torre de Belém historical monument. Take a monumental archway leading
(p72; closed Mondays), one of break from history at Museu onto Praça do Comércio
the city’s historical landmarks. Colecção Berardo (p71). Finally, (p49). Enjoy fashion and design
Next, admire the stunning head to the Palácio Nacional high lights at MUDE (p48),
Manueline architecture of da Ajuda (p73) to admire its before going to the fascina ting
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos lavishly decorated rooms. Lisbon Story Centre (p49).
(pp68–9; closed Mondays). Follow
it up with a stroll through the
Jardim Botânico Tropical (p67).
Afternoon From Cais do Sodré,
follow the Ribeira das Naus to
Praça do Comércio (p49) and
the interactive Lisbon Story
Centre (p49). Take the elevator
at Rua Augusta (p48) to enjoy
panoramic views of the city.
Next, head to MUDE (p48) for
an insight into design. Round
off the day with a visit to
Rossio square (p47). Baroque-style interiors of the Igreja de São Roque

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