Things to do in Lisbon
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Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies on the Atlantic Ocean in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, fronting the northern shore of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.
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Day 1 on the tripPraça do Comércio
The Praça do Comércio, more commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço (, is a large, harbour-facing plaza in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, and is one of the largest in Portugal, with an area of 175 by 175 m, that is, 30,600 m2.
Ministerium Terrace
Livraria Bertrand - Chiado
Simpli Coffee Chiado
Internacional Design Hotel
Day 1 on the tripSanta Justa Lift
The Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal. Situated at the end of Rua de Santa Justa, it connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo.
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6 days in Lisbon, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €933.
- 1
Arrival & Baixa on foot
Settle in and ease into Lisbon's grand downtown grid.
- 2
Chiado, Time Out & Alfama at golden hour
A classic central Lisbon day mixing culture, food and old-quarter wandering.
- 3
Belém monuments & LX Factory
Riverside monuments in the morning, creative warehouse district by afternoon.
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Slow Lisbon & hidden viewpoints
A gentle recovery day revisiting favourite quarters at your own pace.
