Lisboa: Places
Aquário Vasco da Gama
Founded in the 19th century, by king Carlos I, Aquário Vasco da Gama is a very popular place, impressing particularly the younger visitors, that frequ ... more »
Aqueduto das Águas Livres
Classified as a National Monument, the Aqueduto das Águas Livres is one of the world's most extensive systems of water supply, reaching a total length ... more »
Ascensores
The Mechanical Elevators Company of Lisbon was founded in 1882 to ease the difficulties created by having to climb the city's «seven hills». The first ... more »
Basílica da Estrela
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, designed by Mateus Vicente de Oliveira, was built by order of princess Maria Francisca Isabel in 1779; as t ... more »
Beco da Judiaria
Apart from its location in the heart of Sintra, Beco da Judiaria is in itself an historical place, a memory of the jewish quarters that once were freq ... more »
Bowling Internacional de Lisboa
The most modern, the most important in Portugal and one of the biggest of Europe, the BIL (Bowling Internacional de Lisboa) has already been the stag ... more »
Cadeia da Comarca
Cadeia da Comarca was built in the 19th century, to keep the local convicts. Located in the heart of the town, next to the central Tourism building an ... more »
Capela de Santo Amaro
Built by the brotherhood of Conceição (conception) from 1601 onwards, this small temple was always frequented by the royalty; king Manuel I (15th/16th ... more »
Capela de São Lázaro
Capela de São Lázaro, located in São Pedro de Sintra, was built in the 15th century on the place of a former "gafaria" (where pacients from leprosy we ... more »
Capela de São Mamede
Built in the 16th century, Capela de São Mamede is a unique monument, due to its surprising circular plan. It is located at Janas, a small village abo ... more »