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Travel Guide for Lisbon

Lisbon on a budget

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Lisbon on a budget
Lisbon, historically an unsung gem among European capitals, with Portugal as a whole being less expensive than its Spanish neighbour, is getting increasingly expensive as it gets "discovered." But the single biggest factor in making your stay in Lisbon affordable is purchasing a "Lisboa Card," a city pass that offers free or discounted admissions to more than 80 museums, sights and tours -- as well as transportation within the city. Even outside the city, various tourist attractions are free or discounted because of the card. Essentially, everything you want to see or do in Lisbon can be done more affordably with the card.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Tower of Belem (Torre de Belem)
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Belem Tower The Belem Tower is located at the western end of the Avenida de Brasília, in the Belem district. It is a UNESCO World Heritage monument... more »

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Monastery of Jeronimos (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos)
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The Jeronimos Monastery is located at Rua dos Jerónimos, 3, in Belem. It is the most important monument in Lisbon and is a UNESCO World Heritage... more »

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Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)
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Santa Justa Elevator (Elevador de Santa Justa)
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This elevator is located inside a gothic tower, which provides quick and easy transport between Lisbon's Baixa and Bairro Alto districts.

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Ajuda National Palace
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This is a collection of decorative arts including furniture, tapestries and statues in an unfinished palace.

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National Pantheon of Santa Engracia
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Saint Engracia Church Saint Engracia Church is located at Largo de Santa Clara, in the Alfama district. The construction of this church started in... more »

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Lily Casura is a freelance writer who first went to Lisbon as a kid.

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