Lisbon
Discover Lisbon
The heart of Lisbon was the location chosen for My Charm. Lisbon is a culturally important city, with monuments such as the Jerónimos Monastery, the National Coach Museum, the Belém National Palace, the CCB, the Calouste Gulbenkian Planetarium, the Museu de Marinha, the Berardo Museum, the National Museum of Archeology, the Jardim da Praça do Império, the Botanical Garden, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos, the Torre de Belém, the Electricity Museum, the Museum of Popular Art, the Ajuda Botanical Garden, the Ajuda Palace and the Tagus river from where you can see the 25 de Abril Bridge and, on the opposite side, the monument to Cristo Rei.
Near the 25 de Abril Bridge, on the other side of the river, it is also possible to admire the Águas Livres de Lisboa Aqueduct, a remarkable work of engineering that survived the 1755 earthquake.
Places close to My charm that you can visit
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Santa Justa Elevator
The Santa Justa Elevator is a remarkable masterpiece conceived by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel and links downtown with Bairro Alto.
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Torre de Belém, Lisbon
Built on the north bank of the Tagus River between 1514 and 1520 as part of the Tagus estuary defense system, the Belém Tower is one of the architectural gems of the reign of King Manuel I.
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Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon
In its five centuries of existence, the Monastery has been a cultural reference and has attracted artists, chroniclers and travelers. In addition to being visited by kings and later poets, it became an eternal resting place for them.
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Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
Located at the end of Sintra's historic center and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quinta da Regaleira is a special and magical place. Built at the beginning of the 20th century based on a romantic ideal, this fascinating set of buildings built in the heart of the forest results from the realization of the mystical and magical dreams of its owner.
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Cascais Bay, Cascais
In Cascais, the bay is the main attraction. It's worth taking a stroll along the promenade that runs along the bay. You can go to the fortress, pass the Museum of the Sea and continue to the fascinating Conde Castro Guimarães Museum, with its small private beach.
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Palace of Pena
The first center of romantic architecture in Europe is just outside Lisbon. Sintra is a magical city, where green and fairytale palaces abound. All the exquisite and exotic environment of Sintra has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Berardo Museum
The Berardo Museum is one of the most acclaimed collections of modern art in the world, with works by Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Duchamp, Magritte, Miró, Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Jeff Koons, among others, representing various modern movements. It is located inside the Centro Cultural de Belém.
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MAAT Museum
MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a new cultural proposal for the city of Lisbon. A museum that combines these three areas in a space for debate, discovery, critical thinking and international dialogue. An innovative project that combines a new building, designed by the architecture firm Amanda Levete Architects, and Central Tejo, one of the examples of Portuguese industrial architecture from the first half of the 20th century. It is currently one of the most visited museums in the country.
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Santo Amaro Docks
The Santo Amaro Docks are a riverside space with international bars and restaurants. Under the 25 de Abril bridge, the docks area by the river, in Alcântara between Baixa and Belém, is one of the nicest places in town for a late-afternoon drink and a lively night out.
Old warehouses overlooking an appealing marina have been transformed into a multitude of cosmopolitan bars and restaurants with entertainment for all tastes.
Old warehouses overlooking an appealing marina have been transformed into a multitude of cosmopolitan bars and restaurants with entertainment for all tastes.
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National Tile Museum
This charming museum is well worth a visit. It is possible to appreciate five centuries of ceramic and decorative tiles, which reveal the history and production of this art form. This collection, unique in the world, contains a vast array of splendid tiles, some from as far back as the 15th century, and shows how tiles are made. The splendor and opulence of the chapel dedicated to Saint Anthony and the chapter room are particularly impressive. Worthy of note among such a rich decoration are the panels that adorn the ceiling with paintings and a gilded frame. At the museum, the highlight goes to a composition in blue and white with 1300 tiles that shows the city of Lisbon in 1738.
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Christ the King and the 25th of April Bridge
Built in 1959 in gratitude to God for sparing Portugal during World War II, this huge monument to Christ was inspired by the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro. The 28 m tall figure of Christ opens his arms to Lisbon. The monument offers a sweeping view of the city and the 25 de Abril Bridge. To get there, it is necessary to take the ferry that connects Cais do Sodré station to Cacilhas, on the other side of the river. Then, when leaving the station, take the bus (No. 101) that stops right next to the monument. The ferry crossing (inexpensive) is in itself an experience not to be missed, as it is a fantastic way to admire Lisbon and its hills.
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Edward VII Park
Parque Eduardo VII is the largest park in the center of Lisbon. The biggest attractions within the park are the two greenhouses: the Hot Greenhouse (with the most exotic plants) and the Cold Greenhouse, which do not lack tropical plants, lakes and an infinite variety of plants, palm trees and cactus. Opposite, there is a historic sports hall decorated with tiled panels.
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Lisbon Cathedral
The Cathedral of Lisbon was built by the first king of Portugal, in 1150, on the site of an old mosque for the city's first bishop, the English crusader Gilbert of Hastings.
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Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto is a place that completely transforms itself overnight. During the day, this bohemian neighborhood is a sleepy place, hung over from the night before, where little happens. The exception is the fashion stores that go down Rua do Norte. When the sun sets, new life begins. Restaurants open their doors and the crowds arrive for a night spent from bar to bar.
Bars are small for so many people, forcing people to go out into the streets and create a party atmosphere. An experience not to be missed is spending a night in a fado restaurant. There are many in Bairro Alto, but the most authentic are located in Alfama.
Bars are small for so many people, forcing people to go out into the streets and create a party atmosphere. An experience not to be missed is spending a night in a fado restaurant. There are many in Bairro Alto, but the most authentic are located in Alfama.