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Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
Ollie #1 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 177 reviews
Owner description: The Gulbenkian complex features a museum that houses a magnificent private collection of Persian art, Egyptian sculptures, and paintings by the Old...... more » Owner description: The Gulbenkian complex features a museum that houses a magnificent private collection of Persian art, Egyptian sculptures, and paintings by the Old Masters, as well as two concert halls for music and ballet performances. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Ballets; Concerts; Symphonies
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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Oceanario de Lisboa
Ollie #2 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 410 reviews

The Oceanarium is one of the best facilities of its type.  It is well laid-out, very well maintained, and has excellent specimens in the viewing areas. It is also quite easy to... more »

Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  7.3 km from city centre
Belem
Ollie #3 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 368 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
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Fundacao Amalia Rodrigues Casa Museu
Ollie #4 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Cascais
Ollie #5 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 204 reviews

Cascais, the pearl of Greater Lisbon An old fishermen's village Cascais has become an European Royalty Riviera in the second half of the XX Century and is now famous tourist... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  24.9 km from city centre
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Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Ollie #6 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum that houses modern and contemporary art, togheter with modern, temporary exhibits. The permanent collection...... more » Owner description: The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum that houses modern and contemporary art, togheter with modern, temporary exhibits. The permanent collection of the museum consist of the Berardo Collection, which is made up of modern en contemporary art, with major art movements like abstract expressionism, Abstraction-Création, action painting, body Art, constructivism, cubism, De Stijl, digital art, experimental art, geometric abstraction, kinetic art, minimal art, neo-expressionism, neo-plasticism, neo-Realism, op art, photography, photorealism, pop art, realism, suprematism, surrealism. The collection also consist of many important artists like Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Polock. Being located in the Culture Centre of Belém, it is right in the center of moderne culture of Lisbon. And to make it even more great, it's free for everybody. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
Alfama
Ollie #7 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 166 reviews
Owner description: Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of...... more » Owner description: Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of its Visigothic roots, Arabic influence and fishing port heritage. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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Parque das Nacoes
Ollie #8 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 82 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  8.1 km from city centre
Chiado
Ollie #9 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This is the fashionable shopping district in Lisbon.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Ollie #10 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts; Observation Decks/ Towers
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Tram 28
Ollie #11 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 331 reviews
Vintage trams take passengers on a scenic trip from the city center at sea level up through the narrow maze of streets towards St. George Castle.
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
Bairro Alto
Ollie #12 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
Owner description: Restored old-apartment in the historical centre of the town. Very quiet street (police station 2 doors down) within walking reach to the main...... more » Owner description: Restored old-apartment in the historical centre of the town. Very quiet street (police station 2 doors down) within walking reach to the main touristic/historical sites.The apartment has almost everything. You just need to bring your private things (clothes)..Quiet and peaceful but very near the centre of the town (Baixa-Chiado). All types of transportation nearby. Flat with lots of light, very well decorated and comfortable. 2 rooms, one single, one double, and a sofa/bed for 2. Ideal for families or 2 couples travelling together. 32" LCD TV with 4 sports channels, DVD, Ipod stand, radio, Kettle, Microwave,Toaster, juice maker, Iron board and Iron, washing machine(clothes), GPS, 2 rechargeable cell phones, etc « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
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National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Ollie #13 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews

The National Azulejo Museum The word “azulejo” means ceramic tile. There is a national museum dedicated to the azulejo in a former convent, the Convent of the Mother of God. The... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  3.3 km from city centre
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Ollie #14 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's many...... more » Owner description: Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's many famous explorers and adventurers. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  6.3 km from city centre
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St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
Ollie #15 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 281 reviews

St. George’s Castle On top of the highest hill in Lisbon sits St. George’s Castle. The area is called the Alfama. The castle started out as a 5th century Visigothic fort. Then the... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa)
Ollie #16 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens
Distance  5.2 km from city centre
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Basilica da Estrela
Ollie #17 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
Cristo Rei Statue
Ollie #18 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Baixa (Lower Town)
Ollie #19 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Located between the Rossio and the Praca do Comercio, this section is a shopper's paradise with several pedestrian streets.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Maritime Museum
Ollie #20 of 171 attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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