Lisbon – Welcome to the capital of Portugal.
Explore the hilly streets of this coastal city and take in the rich culture here.
Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, sits on the coast and is characterized by hilly terrain. From the imposing São Jorge Castle, the view widens over the pastel-hued buildings of the old city, the Tagus estuary, and the suspension bridge called Ponte 25 de Abril.
Not far away, the National Azulejo Museum exhibits five centuries of ceramic tiles, while just outside Lisbon is the strip of Atlantic beaches stretching from Cascais to Estoril.
The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon.
The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts; notable among these are the Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty), Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Avenida Almirante Reis and Avenida da República (Avenue of the Republic).
Lisbon is home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.
The National Museum of Ancient Art, which has one of the largest art collections in the world, and the National Coach Museum, which has the world’s largest collection of royal coaches and carriages, are the two most visited museums in the city.
Other notable national museums include the National Museum of Archaeology, the Museum of Lisbon, the National Azulejo Museum, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, and the National Museum of Natural History & Science.
