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5 Days in Lisbon

• Aquatic life at the
Oceanário de Lisboa
• Ceramics galore at Museu
dos Azulejos
• Spectacular palaces and
scenery in Sintra

Day 1
Morning Begin the day in the
verdant Jardim Botânico (p46).
A 5-minute walk from here leads
to the fashion able Praça do
Príncipe Real (p56). Continue View of the ornate arch at Rua Augusta from the Praça do Comércio
on foot to Miradouro de São
Pedro de Alcântara (p56), Day 3 (p37; closed Mondays).
pausing for city views, before Morning Dedicate the morning The last stop for the day is
being awe-inspired by the rich to the modern Parque das the medieval Castelo de
interior of São Roque (p54). Nações (p83), dotted with pretty São Jorge (pp40–41).
Then explore the Gothic sculptures and gardens. While
remains of Igreja do Carmo here, visit its main attraction, Day 5
(p54). Don’t miss the Elevador the Oceanário de Lisboa (p83), Morning Make your way
de Santa Justa (p48) nearby. but be sure to buy tickets ahead to Rossio (p47) and take
of the visit. the train to the forests
Afternoon After lunch, see the and palaces of Sintra (pp102–
vast collection of artifacts at the Afternoon For a complete 7). Buy tickets in advance and
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian change of pace, explore the head straight to the colour fully
(pp78–81), followed by con- history of Portugal’s renowned extra vagant Palácio da
temporary art at the Centro ceramics at the Museu Pena (pp106–7). Spend time
de Arte Moderna (p82). Then Nacional do Azulejo (pp84–5). relaxing amid the fountains
stop at the viewpoint at the Then head back to the city and gazebos of the Parque
top of Parque Eduardo VII (p77) centre, calling in at Casa do da Pena (p103) .
and visit the park’s exotic Estufa Alentejo (p45) before hitting
Fria, before carrying on along the shops and cafés of Baixa Afternoon After lunch, explore
Avenida da Liberdade (p46) and Chiado (pp54–5). the Palácio Nacional de Sintra
towards Restauradores (pp44–5). (pp104–5), whose delicate finery
Day 4 contrasts with the rugged
Day 2 Morning Walk from Cais appeal of the Moorish castle,
Morning Discover 19th- do Sodré, along the pleasant Castelo dos Mouros (p103).
century royal grandeur at the Ribeira das Naus riverside Go shopping in the old town
Palácio Nacional da Ajuda path to Praça do Comércio before return ing to Lisbon.
(p73; closed Wednesdays). (p49). Take the Rua Augusta
Afterwards, head for Belém to archway elevator (p49) to app-
wander in the pleasant Jardim reciate the panoramic views.
Botânico Tropical (p67), before Afterwards, learn about the
setting off for the magni ficent city’s history at the thrilling
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Lisbon Story Centre (p49).
(pp68–9; closed Mondays). Take a quick look at MUDE
(p48) before walking to the
Afternoon Another one of cathedral, the Sé (p38).
Lisbon’s “must see” monuments
is the Torre de Belém (p72; Afternoon After lunch, relax
closed Mondays). From at Miradouro de Santa Luzia
here, go to Museu Colecção (p36), then make your way to
Berardo (p71) for some excellent the monastery museum at
con temporary art, and later São Vicente da Fora (p36;
climb the Monument to the closed Mondays) to admire
Discoveries (pp70–71; closed its splendid azulejo cloisters
Mondays Oct–Feb). End the day and enjoy spectacular views.
with a visit to the Museu See the magnificent marble Exterior of the kitsch Palácio da Pena
Nacional dos Coches (p66). pantheon at Santa Engrácia in Sintra

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