Introduction
Lisbon, or Lisboa in Portuguese, is one of the finest and oldest cities in Europe. The capital city of Portugal... Read more
Day 1
On your first day in Lisbon, you will be wandering around Belem (Belém) district - a charismatic neighbourhood to the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 1
Your first stop of the day is Jerónimos Monastery - a grand monastery and resting place of Vasco da Gama.... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 2
After the monastery, I recommend stopping at a small local bakery for a light breakfast and trying Lisbon's famous custard... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 3
Jardim Vasco da Gama, or Vasco da Gama Garden, is a 5 hectares garden situated in the centre of the... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 4
MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology) faces the Tagus River. The architect Amanda Levete designed its exciting and modern... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 5
After the museum, continue walking along the river. You will eventually come across Padrao dos Descobrimentos monument (the Monument of... Read more
Day 1 - Stop 6
The last stop of the day is Belem Tower or Torre de Belém in Portuguese. The tower was constructed between... Read more
Day 2
On the second day of your 48 hours in Lisbon, you will be visiting central Lisbon and learning more about... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 1
São Jorge Castle, also known as Castelo de S. Jorge or Lisbon Castle, is situated on a hill overlooking Alfama... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 2
Rossio Square is the most iconic square in Lisbon. It is located in the Baixa District (Downtown), a short walk... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 3
Your third stop of the day is the Santa Justa Lift (Elevador de Santa Justa in Portuguese). The lift was... Read more
Day 2 - Stop 4
The last stop is Chiado Square, a small square located between Bairro Alto and Baixa Districts. The square is surrounded... Read more
Conclusion
Lisbon has a lot of interesting sights, and it’s not easy to see everything in only 2 days, but I... Read more