IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD YOU EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENT LISBON

The heart of Lisbon is divided into several neighborhoods with different environments

 

 

The essence of the city is in its historic neighborhoods, and recent also, with unique identities and unique experiences to offer its visitors.

 

 

The question that arises is which neighborhoods to visit?

 

 

The answer lies in knowing in what local places focuses the main points of interest: the biggest attractions of the Portuguese capital, sights, restaurants and all that you will want to enjoy in the city of seven hills.

 

 

The most popular historic districts of the capital

 

 

Alfama

 

The old Jewish quarter, or the historic district of Alfama is the oldest genuine district of the capital. It was once home to many fishermen and today is inhabited by many Portuguese, maintaining a very authentic parochial spirit.

 
This district is considered to be the birthplace of Fado, and this traditional music can be heard in many typical "pubs" of Alfama. By exploring the streets of the old Jewish quarter feeling the true spirit of the neighborhood, with the authentic houses full of traditional colors, the clothes hanging from the window and residents entertained in their daily routines.

 

 

Points of Interest

 

• Small traditional shops, grocery stores with typical Portuguese products, restaurants with fado performances, cafes and bars.
• Tourist attractions: St. George's Castle, Lisbon Cathedral, Fado Museum, Mirador de Santa Luzia, Flea Market, Military Museum, the Belvedere Portas do Sol, National Pantheon (Church of Santa Engracia) and Casa dos Bicos.

 

 

Chiado

 

 

Chiado is the most elegant area of the historical center, reminiscent of the Belle Époque Lisbon, to which the writers like Fernando Pessoa [a famous statue in his honor in the café A Brasileira in the Chiado] and Eca de Queiros went frequently to the area cafes.

 

This neighborhood is always in style. That's where weekenders mark meetings, drink coffee and go shopping. Most of its buildings were built in the eighteenth century, but many of these were rehabilitated in the 90s by architect Siza Vieira, after the disastrous fire that occurred in 1988.

 

 

Points of Interest

• Theaters, old bookstores, international brand stores.
• Warehouses of Chiado, Bertrand Bookshop, National Museum of Contemporary Art, store Tous [historical interiors], Carmo Convent, Santa Justa Elevator, pastry Brazilian.

 

 

Príncipe Real

 

This charming neighborhood became famous for antique shops, sights, gardens and also for being a gay rate zone. In recent times it has become even more interesting, both for locals and foreigners, for he saw open several designer stores and is the most popular restaurants in Lisbon.

However, this remains a primarily residential neighborhood and has several gardens, palaces and two of the most peaceful places in the city. Despite the age of the buildings and the various antique shops that are in the area, the Royal Prince rejuvenated in recent years. Note that is a place in the fashion, full of young people looking for the latest news from the capital.

 

 

Points of Interest:

• Designer shops, antique shops, gardens, belvederes.
• Embassy (Building shopping and restaurants), Chinese Pavilion (bar), Botanical Garden, the Principe Real Garden, Casa Amalia Rodrigues, Sao Bento Palace.