Lisbon hosts a great number of remarkable museums of ancient and modern art, some of which are Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Museum of Contemporary Art, National Coach Museum, Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Carmo Archaeological Museum. But, Lisbon isn't all culture and history; Bairro Alto is the center of nightlife with various restaurants and bars where melancholic traditional Portuguese music, Fado, can also be listened.
When tired of sight-seeing, shopping in Lisbon will take all your tiredness away! The biggest shopping mall in Iberian Peninsula, Centro Commercial Colombo, will offer you innumerous options. For those who prefer to shop in local markets, there is a fascinating flea market at the Campo de Santa Clara.
The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in its narrow streets and up and down roads! Every narrow street will tell you a different story and every story will reach to your heart easily!
Belem Tower
Designed by, Francisco de Arruda and constructed in 1515, Belem Tower was built as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor. A World Heritage monument, attributed to Portugal's Age of Discovery.
Estrela Basilica
The first church to be dedicated to the sacred Heart of Jesus, stands the Estrela Basilica. Built in late- Baroque style in the 18th century, is one of Lisbon’s the most intriguing churches.
Casino Estoril
This contemporary and classy casino, is a fantastic was to spend an evening. With three stylish restaurants, four trendy bars and first-class shows every day, it has a great ambiance. They offer a host of games to choose from such as Blackjack, Poker and Roulette. The casino has over a thousand slot machines and 22 gaming tables. Of course no casino would be complete without a the high-end Suite for those high rollers.
Vaso Da Gama Bridge
Over 11 miles long stand a fantastic feat of engineering. It is supported by pillars holding it up in several sections, and was constructed at a cost of 1billion US Dollars. The bridge flies over 6 miles of water
Ajuda Palace
Due to the newly aquired wealth in the 18 century, the palace is filled with lavish tapestries, extravagant statues, and exquisite decorative arts. It has numerous rooms including the impressive Throne Room.
Tile Museum
ONe of a kind, it contains a unique array of splended tiles from as early as the 15th century along with displays on how they're made. This is definitely worth a visit.