By Air

The largest international airport of Portugal, Aeroporto da Portela is located between Lisbon and loures. It is the air hub for many airlines that covers the European continent along with Africa and both the American continents.

By Rail

There are two main stations, Gare do Oriente and Santa Apolonia. The trains cover the entire Lisbon with the rest of the country.

By Bus

International buses arrive daily at Lisbon’s main bus terminal and also at the Renex bus terminal.

JERONIMOS MONASTERY

The resting place of explorer Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world and has been listed as a World Heritage Site.

BELEM TOWER

The city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.

ST. GEORGE'S CASTLE

From the millennium-old battlements of this castle you have a bird's-eye view of the city in the company of roaming peacocks. Inside is a small archaeological museum and down the hill are a couple of terraces with perfect postcard views over Alfama, the city's medieval village-like neighborhood.

CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN MUSEUM

Treasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique.

PARQUE DAS NACOES

Contrasting with the city's oldest neighborhoods is this 21st-century district showcasing striking contemporary architecture with Europe's longest bridge as the backdrop. It includes a state-of-the-art aquarium, a casino, and a wonderful waterfront promenade.

BERARDO MUSEUM

A Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.

MADRE DE DEUS CONVENT

Unique in the world, this lavish former convent is now a museum presenting an ancient art form (decorative ceramic tiles). Worth the visit for the beautiful church alone.

THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE CHAPEL

See what the gold found in colonial Brazil was able to pay for, hidden in the surprisingly rich São Roque Church. The Chapel of St. John the Baptist inside is a European masterpiece (what look like paintings are actually mosaics!) made in Rome for this Lisbon church, and to see more baroque magnificence head to Santa Catarina Church nearby.
If you develop a taste for this type of golden art, don't miss the golden carriages of the Coaches Museum.

ANCIENT ART MUSEUM

Fascinating Oriental and European art makes up the collection of Portugal's "National Gallery." Much of it is related to the Age of Discovery, illustrating Portugal's links with Asia and Africa.

DESIGN & FASHION MUSEUM

The creations of top international names in fashion and design are presented in a permanent collection and in temporary exhibitions. Opened in 2009 in a former bank's headquarters, this is one of Lisbon's most surprising spaces, recognized as one of the world's leading design and fashion museums. Admission is free

CENTRO VASCO DA GAMA

The maritime themed Vasco da Gama Centre is one of the most modern and eye-catching of Lisbon's shopping malls. Located in Parque das Nacoes east of the city centre, the centre features 164 stores and boutiques, including 36 restaurants. A multiplex movie theatre with 10 cinema screens, and a health club provide further distraction for the discerning shopper. Well-known international chains mingle with Portuguese retail outlets, and the choice is what you'd expect from one of the biggest and most popular malls in the capital. A huge hypermarket on the ground floor acts as a suitable anchor. Visually, the building is stunning, particularly at night when cleverly placed lighting illuminates the facade and the three-story interior. For non-shoppers, a table on one of the upstairs cafe terraces offers respite and a fine view of the immediate vicinity and the river beyond.

COLOMBO SHOPPING

One of the biggest shopping malls on the Iberian Peninsula, the Colombo Centre features over 370 stores offering an incredible variety of choice for the shopper. Among the most frequented retails outlets is the Disney Store, a big hit with the kids. Another favourite is Toys "R" Us. But there's also French retailer FNAC for books, CDs and everything electrical, including the latest computers and smart phones, among other crowd-pullers. A huge hypermarket anchors the centre, and nearly 70 restaurants are on hand to provide hungry customers with anything from burgers and fries to authentic Portuguese gastronomy. Leisure facilities extend to a multiplex cinema (all films are sub-titled, never dubbed, unless it's an animated feature) and there are a dozen customer service points and several ATMs located over three floors. There is plenty of underground parking.

EL CORTE INGLÉS

Upscale Spanish-owned department store El Corte Inglés is renowned for its choice of leading designer fashion, with exclusive brands such as Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Escada, Ralph Lauren and Burberry, among others labels, attracting the more discerning customer. Besides clothing, the store is known for its bespoke range of accessories, items such as watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre and TAG Heuer, handbags made by Loewe, Michael Kors, Longchamp, Bimba & Lola, and Bvlgari, and jewellery from Versace, Pasquale Bruni and Gucci. Shoppers can also browse for cosmetics (Customers can enjoy a brief information session with a free make-up demonstration using products by Dior, Chanel, La Prairie, Lancôme, MAC, La Mer or Lancaster) and home decoration. Another alluring feature of El Corte Inglés is its Club del Gourmet stocked with ample and varied selections of homemade delicacies, vintage wines, whiskies and champagnes.

Campo Pequeno Food Court and Shopping Mall

Certainly one of the more unusual destinations to shop, the subterranean food court and mall at Campo Pequeno lies under the city's bullring, a Lisbon landmark and an architectural gem that dates back to 1892. Built in a Moorish style and characterized by the onion-top cupolas crowning its for towers, the eye-catching arena is also a concert venue, replete with retractable ceiling, that can accommodate 9,000 spectators. Hidden away is a supermarket, an attractive mall lined with shops and boutiques and several restaurants serving anything from sushi and pasta to burgers and crepes. An unusual feature is a museum dedicated to the history of Campo Pequeno's bullring and Portuguese bullfighting. A multiplex cinema screens the latest Hollywood blockbusters in their original language. There's also parking space for 1,200 vehicles.

Restaurante Belcanto

Chic, wood-paneled dining room serving modern takes on Portuguese classics from chef Jose Avillez.

Largo de São Carlos 10, 1200-410 Lisboa, Portugal.

Come Prima Restaurante Italiano

Pale walls, dark wood & discreet lighting make a romantic setting for imaginative Italian dishes.
Address: R. Olival 258, 1200-744 Lisboa, Portugal.

Restaurante 100 Maneiras

Small, contemporary/traditional space serving only a tasting menu of seasonal Portuguese dishes.
Address: R. do Teixeira 35, 1200-459 Lisboa, Portugal.

Passage To India

Indian Restaurant
Address: Av. Praia da Vitória 45, 1000-246 Lisboa, Portugal.

Zaafran

Stylish setting for Indian food with Portuguese & African influences, plus set lunch deals.
Address: Largo Dona Estefânia 7, 1100-092 Lisboa, Portugal