Amadora Things to Do

At 110 meters high, the castle provides a wonderful view of the entire city out to the suburbs. A favorite place that many locals escape to on weekends to get away from the bustling city, it is considered a historic focal point... more

From within the flora stands a monument that can be seen from more than 50 km away. This Palace was built on top of the foundations of an old convent in 1840 by D.Fernando II, and in its architectural style we can see Neo-Arabi... more

Can't decide whether to go for a scenic walk, sit and enjoy a beverage in the shade, peruse the shopping district, or pack in some sightseeing? You can accomplish it all on Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon's main avenue that stretc... more

The Mosteiro dos Jéronimos, which is made entirely out of limestone was built to thank God for the safe return of all those Portuguese explorers who had ventured out on dangerous exploits. You can admire the hand-sculptured wal... more

The square in front of the Discoveries Monument depicts an enormous Rosa dos Ventos (a large compass) artistically and cleverly designed to pay homage to the Portuguese navigators of olden times. The image can be seen in all it... more

If you are looking for a place to sit and watch the ships go by, Praca do Comercio is the perfect spot to visit. This public square, known as the Tereiro do Paço (Square of the Palace), overlooks the river Tagus just next to th... more

Arco da Rua Augusta is one of the most highly regarded landmarks in the city of Lisbon. Seen by some as Portugal's Arc de Triomphe, it was constructed in 1873 and designed by the notable French sculptor, Antoine Calmels. Be sur... more

This is one of the many monuments found in the city which is dedicated to one of Portugal's famous explorers. The monument itself was erected in 1960 to mark the quin centennial anniversary of Henry the Navigator's death. It pa... more

Recently reconstructed after being destroyed by fire in 1988, do Chiado has grown into a bustling commercial district. Álvaro Vieira, a well known Portuguese architect was responsible for designing and developing the space into... more

If want to know a little more about Lisbon, then head to the Museu da Cidade or the city musuem. It is housed in a beautiful palace and shows pieces related to the historic and architectural evolution of Lisbon. A very interest... more