Lisbon is an open-air museum, where the modern and the ancient come together in a magical atmosphere full of history.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a landmark monument in Lisbon and the cornerstone of the Portuguese identity and symbol of a country turned towards the sea and the discovery of the world.
Monumental sculpture by the Tagus River commemorating the golden age of national history.
Visit the Centro Cultural das Descobertas; climb to the top for a unique view of Praça do Império; and be inspired by how, in the 15th century, small caravels set off from this point in Belém to face the seas of the world.
A National Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
To perpetuate the memory of Prince Henry the Navigator, for his great devotion to Our Lady and belief in St. Jerome, King Manuel I decided to found the Monastery of Sta. Maria de Belém in 1496, near the city of Lisbon, by the river Tagus.
Cross the river and get to know one of the most impressive views of Lisbon. The Santuário do Cristo-Rei thanks to the peace and allows you to have a unique panoramic view over the whole Lisbon region.
Sintra is an enchanted place that offers everyone what they are looking for: the Sintra, Pena and Queluz National Palaces, the Regaleira Palace and Quinta, the Chalet of the Countess of Edla, the Seteais Palace and Gardens, the Monserrate Gardens and Palace and the countless fountains, waterfalls, palaces and chapels; not forgetting the different museums, especially the São Miguel de Odrinhas Archaeological Museum and the MUSA – Sintra Arts Museum. There is much to explore here.
With over 800 years of history, this is the most important and oldest church in Lisbon. It is worth discovering every nook and cranny of this building of undeniable historical, architectural, religious and spiritual value.
Near Sintra and Lisbon, the National Palace of Queluz and its historic gardens are one of the most remarkable examples of the harmonious connection between landscape and palace architecture in Portugal.
They illustrate the ambience and life of the Royal Family and the Portuguese court in the second half of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, as well as showing the evolution of taste in this period marked by Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassicism.
Redeveloped area by the Tagus River where green parks with public art serve as a link between impressive contemporary buildings such as the Camões Theatre and the large Lisbon Oceanarium. Nearby, modern riverside restaurants and the glass-roofed Vasco da Gama Centre with shops and cinemas. Children’s exhibitions attract families to the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, while the Telecabine Lisboa cable car offers stunning views. To be visited.
Cascais is a seaside resort in Portugal, immediately west of Lisbon. It is known for its sandy beaches and busy marina. The historic centre is home to the medieval Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Luz and the Palace of the Citadel, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, with its glazed tiles. The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego displays the Portuguese artist’s paintings in a modern building
Óbidos is a charming historic town of Roman origin, surrounded by strong walls, situated in the centre of the Western region, 50 minutes from Lisbon.
The story goes that the medieval town was given as a wedding gift by D. Dinis to his wife Isabel during their nuptials there and thus passed for
about five centuries being part of the dowry of all Portuguese queens. Go and discover it and drink a ginja.