The capital of Portugal is a city full of life and history. So that you can get to know a little better about our history, we have selected the top 10 monuments that you must visit at least once in your life.
Lisbon Cathedral
Also known as the church of Santa Maria Maior, it has been considered a national monument since
1910.
Where: Largo da Sé
Roman Theatre
Built at the time of Emperor Augustus, the Teatro Romano is located in the historic area of Lisbon.
Where: Rua de São Mamede 3A (Praça de Espanha)
Ajuda National Palace
Ordered to be built by King José I, the Palace has been open to the public as a museum since 1968.
Where: Largo da Ajuda
National Pantheon
Classified as a national monument, the Pantheon is the final resting place of some of the greatest Portuguese politicians, writers and artists.
Where: Campo de Santa Clara
Basilica of the Star
A former convent of nuns belonging to the Carmelite sisters, it is now one of the most relevant monuments in the city of Lisbon.
Inside you can see a nativity scene by Machado de Castro.
Where: Star Square
Castle of St. George
Located at the top of one of Lisbon's 7 hills, Castelo de S. Jorge is one of the must-see monuments when visiting the capital.
Where: Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
Águas Livres Aqueduct
A true masterpiece of engineering, the aqueduct was built in the 1755th century, and its construction withstood the great earthquake of XNUMX.
Where: CC da Quintinha 6
Torre de Belém
One of the ex-libris of Lisbon, this monument was considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Where: Avenida Brasilia
Monument to the São Tomé Discovery
Located right in front of the Tagus River, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos was erected to honor the historical personalities involved in the movement of the Portuguese Discoveries.
Where: Avenida Brasilia
Jeronimos Monastery
One of the biggest tourist attractions in Lisbon, the Jerónimos Monastery is one of the great symbols of the discoveries!
It was also considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Where: Empire Square
The itinerary is done!
Now all you have to do is pack your backpack and take a few days to visit these wonderful monuments!
