Lisbon Neighborhoods

List of areas to explore

1  24 de Julho & Docas/Alcântara

Follow Avenida 24 de Julho along the river Tejo to the 25 de Abril bridge and the once-industrial port area, which...

2  Alfama/Graça

You'll learn to say saudade in the labyrinth of Lisbon's oldest quarter. Ride a trolley past churches, leaning...

3  Areeiro/Olaisis

This area to the northeast of the old city center's Baixa is mostly residential with some hotel options.

4  Avenida Liberdade/Marques de Pombal/Estefânia

They say the Avenida Liberdade is the Champs Elysées of Lisbon, but you can decide for yourself by walking up...

5  Baixa/Chiado

After the disastrous 1755 earthquake destroyed the old city center, it was rebuilt into the Baixa, a grid of streets...

6  Barrio Alto/Principe Real

Old world meets hipster in this quarter frequented by gay, lesbian and straight alike. Super chic boutiques sit...

7  Belém

In Belém the Monastery San Jerónimos, the Museu Marinha, the Belém Tower, and the Monument to the Discoverers...

8  Campo Grande/Campo Pequeno

The old town highlights of Lisbon aren't here, but there are a few museums and galeries like Culturgest, the city's...

9  Parque das Nações

Portugal's maritime history prevailed at the World's Fair in Lisbon, which coincided with the 500th anniversary...

10  Sete Rios/Benfica

Only certain tourists' tastes would be satisfied with what this area has to offer: a Zoo, the huge Colombo mall,...

11  West of Center

Sites are few in the suburbs west of the old city center. Visit Fernando Pessoa's home in the middle-class Campo...

12  Areeiro/Olaias



13  Bairro Alto/Principe Real



14  Outside the City



15  Sete-Rios/Benfica



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