Page 59 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Portugal

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Day 1 Day 2
Morning Start your day with breakfast Morning Aim for a bright and early
at one of the cafés on Praça da Figueira start in order to make the most of
(p84) or neighbouring Rossio (p83) – Belém, one of Lisbon’s prettiest suburbs.
Confeitaria Nacional (www.confeitaria Take a short tram ride or the train along
nacional.com) has a great pastry selec tion. the waterfront, and head first to the
Once fully fuelled, wander through the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (p108). This
Baixa’s pedestrian ized streets to the elaborately decorated monastery
quirky, Gothic-style Elevador de Santa demands at least an hour or two to
Justa (p80). Take the lift up to the hilltop explore properly – the refectory’s azulejo
Museu do Carmo (p96), an archaeological panels and the cloister are particularly
museum housed in a Carmelite church, spectacular. Next, cross through the
whose graceful ruined arches stand out gardens to the towering 52-m- (170-ft-)
against the city skyline. Spend an hour or high Padrão dos Descobrimentos, and
two browsing the boutique collection, take the high-speed lift to the top for great
before heading through the elegant views over the monastery and the river.
Chiado district towards the waterfront. Afternoon Nearby, the colourful Rua Viera
Afternoon Here, the Time Out Market Portuense is home to a number of excel-
(p101) in Cais do Sodré is a great place for lent restaurants where you can lunch at
a pick-and-mix lunch. The selection on outdoor tables. Skip pudding here and
offer is huge – just pick your stall, choose cross the road to the Antiga Confeitaria
a dish and snag a seat at one of the huge de Belém bakery (p115) – for where better
communal tables. After lunch, hop on the to sample Portugal’s iconic tarts than the
metro to the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian café in which they were first created? Walk
(p122), where exploring the sprawling off your sweet treat along the water front
collection of artworks will quickly eat up to reach the Torre de Belém (p110), worth
the rest of your afternoon. a visit to admire its intricate stonework.
Evening Head back towards the city Evening Next, take a look round the
centre and spend the evening in the lively impressive Museu Colecção Berardo (p115),
bars and restaurants of Bairro Alto. Grab where the modern art on display includes
a table at PARK (Calçada do Combro 58, pieces by the likes of Dalí, Picasso and
above the car park) to make the most of Andy Warhol. End your evening in
Lisbon’s stunning skyline. This rooftop bar Enoteca de Belém, a tiny wine bar tucked
overlooks the river, with tasty burgers on down Travessa Marta Pinto with deli cious
the menu and a strong line in cocktails. seafood options and a vast wine list.
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