Lisbon Expert Travel Guides

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Getting around

by Frommers Travel Guides

Central Lisbon is relatively compact and, because of heavy traffic, it's best explored by foot. That's virtually the only way to see such districts as the Alfama. However, when you venture farther afield, such as to Belém, you'll need to depe... Continue reading »
Orientation

by Frommers Travel Guides

Main Streets & Squares Lisbon is the westernmost capital of continental Europe. According to legend, it spreads across seven hills, like Rome. That statement has long been outdated -- Lisbon now sprawls across more hills than that. Most of... Continue reading »
Neighborhoods in brief

by Frommers Travel Guides

Baixa The business district of Lisbon, Baixa contains much Pombaline-style architecture. (The term refers to the prime minister who rebuilt Lisbon following the earthquake.) Many major Portuguese banks are headquartered here. Running south, t... Continue reading »
Suggested itineraries

by Frommers Travel Guides

If You Have 1 Day Take a stroll through the Alfama, the most interesting district of Lisbon. Visit the 12th-century Sé (cathedral), and take in a view of the city and the river Tagus from the Santa Luzia Belvedere. Climb up to the Castelo... Continue reading »

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One day in Sintra

So on my last full day in Portugal, I had a chance to go to one of the '1000 Places to See Before You Die' - Sintra, Portugal. The s... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Brian and Patty
High on charm, beauty, and history -- highlight o...

A small, charming town in the lush, hilly coastal area where the royal family would spend summers away from hot Lisbon. You can tou... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler travelinfool
a love for lisboa

As with all my european breaks, i will start with how i came to know someone in the country to stay with them, why im going and a small d... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Louis
Dinner in Baixa

Back to Baixa neighborhood for dinner with my HP partner. Started at the Praca do Commercio (Commerce Square) where there was ... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Brian and Patty
Day 1

Arrived in Lisbon on Thursday evening after a LOOOONG day of travel.Saw the longest line I've ever had in Portland for the Lufthansa chec... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Brian and Patty