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Lisbon Travel Guide
🇵🇹 Portugal · Europe
Europe's sunniest capital — Lisbon perches on seven hills above the Tagus River, draped in azulejo tiles, fado music and the melancholy beauty of saudade. One of Europe's most romantic and affordable capitals.
📅Best TimeMarch – May · September – October
💵Budget$60–120/day
💱CurrencyEuro (€)
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
🛂VisaSchengen visa-free for 90+ countries
🏛️ Top Attractions in Lisbon
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Belém Tower & Jerónimos Monastery
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Alfama district & São Jorge Castle
3
Tram 28 through historic neighbourhoods
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LX Factory market (weekends)
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Sintra palaces day trip
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Bairro Alto nightlife
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Miradouros (viewpoints) at sunset
🍽️ What to Eat in Lisbon
🍴 Pastéis de nata at Pastéis de Belém
🍴 Bacalhau à Brás (salt cod)
🍴 Bifanas (pork sandwiches)
🍴 Fresh grilled sardines
🍴 Ginjinha cherry liqueur
🍴 Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato (clams)
💡 Insider Tips for Lisbon
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Tram 28 is tourist-crowded — try bus 737 instead
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Sintra is 40 min from Rossio station by train (€2.25)
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Lisbon is hilly — wear comfortable shoes
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Fado shows in Alfama start at 9pm
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NIF number needed for some card payments
✈️ Getting to Lisbon
Lisbon Airport (LIS) — 20 min by metro to city center (€1.80 with card). Uber costs ~€10.
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