Astonishing Two Days in Lisbon

Feel like spending a weekend in Lisbon? Use this itinerary to start planning your visit!

Start your trip at the Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora, the 17th-century Mannerist church offering great views of the Alfama district from its towers. The list of great tourist attractions in your itinerary includes St George's Castle, Santa Justa Elevator and the House of the Spikes.

Your second day starts at the Belém Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Lisbon. Next, head to the Monument to the Discoveries, a memorial dedicated to Portuguese explorers. The Belém district also boasts a museum dedicated to the Portuguese navy, a late-Gothic spectacular religious complex known as Jeronimos Monastery, and the Belém National Palace, which has been used as the official residence of Portugal's president since 1910.
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Day 1: Astonishing Two Days in Lisbon

National Pantheon Lisbon

Formerly known as the Church of Santa Engrácia, this large 17th century church was converted into a national pantheon in 1916.

Monastery of Sao Vicente de Fora

This 17th-century Mannerist church boasts a splendorous Baroque altarpiece and nice wall and ceiling decorations.

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São Jorge Castle

An example of Moorish architecture standing on the highest hill of Portugal.

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Rossio Square

Rossio Square has been a popular meeting place since the Middle Ages no matter the purpose.

Church of São Roque

One of the earliest Jesuit churches in the world. Even though the exterior of this church is quite simple, its interior is elaborately…

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Carmo Convent

Completed in the 15th century, this large convent with an ornate interior is a burial site of several members of the Portuguese royal…

Santa Justa Lift

Santa Justa Elevator is the only vertical public lift of Lisbon and is 45 meters high.

Rua Augusta

Rua Augusta is a bustling pedestrian avenue located in the heart of Lisbon.

Municipal Square

This picturesque square is home to many interesting sights, such as the Neoclassical building of Lisbon's City Hall, and the city's…

Comércio Square

Praça do Comércio is a huge waterfront square, where the royal palace was located until the 1755 Great Earthquake.

House of the Spikes

Noticeable for its unique facade, covered with diamond-shaped stones. It was destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and restored after that.

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Day 2: Astonishing Two Days in Lisbon

Tower of Belém

Built in 1519, this tower is one of the most prominent landmarks of Lisbon.

Monument to the Discoveries

Overlooking the Tagus River, this memorial is a tribute to Portuguese discoverers.

Jerónimos Monastery

Located in the Belém district and designed in Portuguese late-Gothic style, this spectacular religious complex was associated with early…

Belém National Palace

The palace was built in the 18th century in what is now a historical part of Lisbon.

Tropical Botanical Garden

A tranquil place with over 500 different species of tropical plants from various continents.

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