Guia da Bárbara
Cena gastronômica
If you don't do anything else in Lisbon, you HAVE to try these pastries. ou'll see them sold everywhere but the ones in this place are the original ones (made to a centuries-old-to-this-day-kept-secret recipe) and are actually called differently (the ones sold anywhere else are called Pastéis de Nata).
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémIf you don't do anything else in Lisbon, you HAVE to try these pastries. ou'll see them sold everywhere but the ones in this place are the original ones (made to a centuries-old-to-this-day-kept-secret recipe) and are actually called differently (the ones sold anywhere else are called Pastéis de Nata).
Each ice cream ball will have 2 flavours and they're absolutely amazing.
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Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoEach ice cream ball will have 2 flavours and they're absolutely amazing.
The best sea food in Lisbon. While they serve the best sea food, they don't really serve fish dishes...) You'll probably see people queuing up at the door (though it's usually quite quick (10 mins) to get a table). This is a traditional Lisbon hang out and not too touristy, so expect people pigging out on delicious sea food, endless pints and addictive homemade toasted bread *literally!* dripping with butter! Our usual order (for 3 to share - but if you tell them how many will be sharing they'll adjust the amount of food) is the Gambas al Ajillo (fat shrimps fried in Portuguese extra virgin olive oil and garlic), Clams (in a delicious-you-have-to-dip-your-bread-in-it! sauce) followed either by the Crayfish or the grilled Tiger Shrimp. It's not cheap food (though not too expensive either, between 15-20€ per person), but it's absolutely amazing.
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Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisThe best sea food in Lisbon. While they serve the best sea food, they don't really serve fish dishes...) You'll probably see people queuing up at the door (though it's usually quite quick (10 mins) to get a table). This is a traditional Lisbon hang out and not too touristy, so expect people pigging out on delicious sea food, endless pints and addictive homemade toasted bread *literally!* dripping with butter! Our usual order (for 3 to share - but if you tell them how many will be sharing they'll adjust the amount of food) is the Gambas al Ajillo (fat shrimps fried in Portuguese extra virgin olive oil and garlic), Clams (in a delicious-you-have-to-dip-your-bread-in-it! sauce) followed either by the Crayfish or the grilled Tiger Shrimp. It's not cheap food (though not too expensive either, between 15-20€ per person), but it's absolutely amazing.
(In Chiado) has a history of serving out good steaks and traditionally brewed beers.
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Cervejaria Trindade
20C R. Nova da Trindade(In Chiado) has a history of serving out good steaks and traditionally brewed beers.
It's very tradicional and the best Fado singers go there. It's in Alfama, in a very traditional portuguese neighborhood. BOOK IN ADVANCE.
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Clube de Fado
94 R. de São João da PraçaIt's very tradicional and the best Fado singers go there. It's in Alfama, in a very traditional portuguese neighborhood. BOOK IN ADVANCE.
For the proper Portuguese grilled chicken ("Chicken Peri-Peri"). They also do delicious fries and an amazing "esparregado" (the Portuguese version of spinach mornay, without the cheese).
Restaurante O Churrasco
85 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoFor the proper Portuguese grilled chicken ("Chicken Peri-Peri"). They also do delicious fries and an amazing "esparregado" (the Portuguese version of spinach mornay, without the cheese).
Super close to the flat. It's a nice place to grab a bite and have a drink. Very good view of Castelo de São Jorge.
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Super close to the flat. It's a nice place to grab a bite and have a drink. Very good view of Castelo de São Jorge.
It's a century market transformed in 2014. It was dived: on one side you have the traditional market; on the other a food hall with canteen-style communal tables. It mixes stalls from top chefs with different brands of local products, and the foods range from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among other specialties.
The drink stands are in the center.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoIt's a century market transformed in 2014. It was dived: on one side you have the traditional market; on the other a food hall with canteen-style communal tables. It mixes stalls from top chefs with different brands of local products, and the foods range from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among other specialties.
The drink stands are in the center.
Very tradicional and the best Fado singers go there. You can enjoy our traditional music genre while tasting good food. BOOK IN ADVANCE;
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Sr. Vinho
18 R. do Meio à LapaVery tradicional and the best Fado singers go there. You can enjoy our traditional music genre while tasting good food. BOOK IN ADVANCE;
Bairros
Has quite a few interesting attractions, monuments and parks.
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Belém
Has quite a few interesting attractions, monuments and parks.
You should visit during the day and then again at night for a completely different experience. During the day, you can check out the fashionable shops alongside the traditional ones (my favourite handmade hat shop is in Rua da Rosa!) that have been there for generations. There's also cool coffee/tea houses where famous writers used to spend their time. At night, it's a maze of little bars and fado houses. You can get cheap wine, beer or cocktails, served in plastic cups so you can take them out to the street and hang out with the rest of the crowd (the dress code is casual and comfortable).
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Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosYou should visit during the day and then again at night for a completely different experience. During the day, you can check out the fashionable shops alongside the traditional ones (my favourite handmade hat shop is in Rua da Rosa!) that have been there for generations. There's also cool coffee/tea houses where famous writers used to spend their time. At night, it's a maze of little bars and fado houses. You can get cheap wine, beer or cocktails, served in plastic cups so you can take them out to the street and hang out with the rest of the crowd (the dress code is casual and comfortable).
From Rossio, you can walk down some wide streets, full of shops (think open-air shopping centre), to Terreiro do Paço, by the river; or you can go up to Chiado. All of these are just a few minutes from the flat!
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Praça Dom Pedro IV
Praça Dom Pedro IVFrom Rossio, you can walk down some wide streets, full of shops (think open-air shopping centre), to Terreiro do Paço, by the river; or you can go up to Chiado. All of these are just a few minutes from the flat!
You can take the tube there and it's a nice place to walk around or have a nice meal. There's also a good shopping centre there.
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Parque das Nações
You can take the tube there and it's a nice place to walk around or have a nice meal. There's also a good shopping centre there.
Informações sobre a cidade
It's an amazing little village surrounded by what looks like an enchanted forest and with romantic fairy-tale palaces. This being Portugal, they also have some delicious pastries called "Queijadas de Sintra" or the "Travesseiros"!
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Sintra
It's an amazing little village surrounded by what looks like an enchanted forest and with romantic fairy-tale palaces. This being Portugal, they also have some delicious pastries called "Queijadas de Sintra" or the "Travesseiros"!
Cascais started out as a little fishing village and is now a very fashionable place. It also has some pretty good beaches and is only a few minutes away (on a cool scenic train ride) from downtown Lisbon. Estoril is the whole surrounding area (includes Cascais and Sintra) - I thought I'd mention both as people are bound to recommend them and this way you'll know what they're talking about!
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Cascais e Estoril
Cascais started out as a little fishing village and is now a very fashionable place. It also has some pretty good beaches and is only a few minutes away (on a cool scenic train ride) from downtown Lisbon. Estoril is the whole surrounding area (includes Cascais and Sintra) - I thought I'd mention both as people are bound to recommend them and this way you'll know what they're talking about!
Passeio turístico
Our attempt at a Champs Elysées and where all the designer shops are.
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Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeOur attempt at a Champs Elysées and where all the designer shops are.
This used to be a great place just to enjoy the view, but now it also accommodates the only urban beach in Lisbon. It's free, but only takes fifty people at the same time.
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Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeThis used to be a great place just to enjoy the view, but now it also accommodates the only urban beach in Lisbon. It's free, but only takes fifty people at the same time.
For many years it was an abandoned city area, wich started with a fabric production plant... Today, the space is home to more than 200 businesses ranging from cafés, restaurants, design houses, show-rooms, shops, offices, commercial spaces to other projects that link directly to the space’s unique cultural and artistic standing.
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Fábrica LX
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaFor many years it was an abandoned city area, wich started with a fabric production plant... Today, the space is home to more than 200 businesses ranging from cafés, restaurants, design houses, show-rooms, shops, offices, commercial spaces to other projects that link directly to the space’s unique cultural and artistic standing.
Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloIf your looking for true Lisbon history.
Beautiful views of the city from the Castle side.
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Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaBeautiful views of the city from the Castle side.
Beautiful views of the city from the Bairro Alto side.
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteBeautiful views of the city from the Bairro Alto side.
Conselhos sobre a cidade
Não perca
Tram 28
It's a Lisbon institution and winds around the Lisbon hills through most of the must see places.
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Lisboa Card
Gives you unlimited travel, including on trains to Sintra and Cascais, as well as free/discounted entrance to some attractions. I'd see if you intend to go to any of these museums/monuments as otherwise the normal transport card works out cheaper.
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Viva Viagem
It's available on all tube stations (the ticket machines will sell them). It costs 0,50€ and then you can top it up to a maximum of 20€ and get each trip deducted, or get a 24h travel ticket (6,45€). You can use it on the tube ("metro"), on the buses and even on certain trains (for example, to nearby Cascais and Sintra).