Explore Portugal's top sights, attractions, and exciting events
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Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio)
One of the three most important squares in Lisbon is the Praça de D. Pedro IV in Baixa, in the main downtown area. Also known as Rossio, it is one of the city's main attractions.
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Elevador de Santa Justa
The Elevador de Santa Justa is a passenger elevator in Lisbon city center that leads to a cafe with a beautiful view. Since 1902, the elevator has connected the district of Baixa with the higher district of Chiado.
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Cemetery Prazeres
The municipal cemetery in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the Cemitério dos Prazeres, is located at the Prazeres terminus of Eléctrico 28, in the west of the city. Due to the many tombs and mainly above-ground tombs, but also due to its size and location, it is one of the city's sights with its many great works of art. A real insider tip.
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Castelo de São Jorge
An important sight of Lisbon, which can be seen from afar, is the Castle of São Jorge. The Castle of Lisbon towers over the city, from which one has a fantastic view over the city.
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Igreja de Santa Engrácia
The Igreja de Santa Engrácia is a large baroque church from the 17th century and is one of the sights of Lisbon. However, it was never used as a church and now serves as the "National Pantheon". You can find them in the Alfama district.
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Igreja de São Domingos
One of the most beautiful churches in the city, the Igreja de São Domingos, is located near the Rossio and is one of the sights of Lisbon.
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Catedral Sé Patriarcal
The oldest and most important church in Lisbon is the Catedral Sé Patriarcal in the old town district of Alfama. It is one of the most beautiful sights in the city and a visit should not be missed during a stay in Lisbon. The church is also called Igreja de Santa Maria Maior.
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Igreja de São Roque
The Jesuit Church, Igreja de São Roque, which is rather plain from the outside, is one of the most magnificent churches on the Iberian Peninsula. This makes it one of the most important sights in Lisbon.