Discover the 5 biggest attractions of Lisbon

Enjoy plenty of Lisbon attractions: get in touch with the historical side of the country at the Jeronimos Monastery, lose yourself with the breathtaking views of Lisbon from Santa Justa Elevator and have fun discovering the Lisbon Oceanarium

More than once we have spoken about the charm of Lisbon and how much you can discover, while visiting the Portuguese capital. However, here are about to be mentioned the biggest attractions of Lisbon, which leave those who visit, wanting to return.

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

The imposing and monumental Jeronimos Monastery would always be referred to, it is the monument that attracts more visitors per year in Portugal. In all, a million people are delighted by this monastery that glorifies the times when the Portuguese set out to discover the world, and Vasco da Gama, the navigator who discovered India, is buried inside the church.

Torre de Belém

This watchtower is also one of the monuments that reminds us of the glory of the discoveries. The Belém Tower is usually present in postcards of the city of Lisbon it is an icon of the city. The beauty of its architecture, Manueline, as well as its historical importance attracts nearly everyone, who visits the capital.

Castelo de São Jorge

In addition to offering one of the most breathtaking views of the city, Castelo de São Jorge is located on the highest hill of Lisbon and has a great historical legacy. It was occupied by Romans and Arabs and only after that it was passed to the dominion of the Portuguese, once conquered by Dom Afonso Henriques.

Elevador de Santa Justa

It opened in 1902 and connects Baixa to Chiado. The Elevador de Santa Justa is 45 meters high and is one of the Lisbon icons. It is one of the most visited and most photographed monuments in the city. It offers a 360 degree view from the top to the downtown Lisbon and was built using the same techniques and materials as the Eiffel Tower.

Lisbon Oceanarium

The largest indoor aquarium in Europe is located in Parque das Nações. This experience fits the whole family and will allow you to observe 25,000 fish species, sea birds and mammals in a central tank that is the size of four Olympic pools. The Lisbon Oceanarium is also the first aquarium to recreate ocean ecosystems.

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