Spring in Lisbon
Spring in Lisbon
A lively, dynamic city, a sunny climate, a Mediterranean atmosphere, a rich historical and cultural heritage, sunny cuisine: Portugal's capital has plenty to please.
Spring in Lisbon
A lively, dynamic city, a sunny climate, a Mediterranean atmosphere, a rich historical and cultural heritage, sunny cuisine: Portugal's capital has plenty to please.
The Belém district
Far from the historic center, Belém is a picturesque district to the west of Lisbon. It's Lisbon's old commercial port, from where caravels set sail in the 15th century to make great discoveries. The great Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, for example, set sail for the Indies.
Today, this district boasts a number of historic monuments worth discovering. These include the Belem Tower, the Hyéronymites Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Culture lovers will also find a number of museums and the Belém Cultural Center. Gourmets, on the other hand, will be more interested in the famous "Pastéis de Belém" patisserie, the origin of the traditional Portuguese tart. The establishment's reputation is easily recognized by the long queue that is constantly in front of it.
Built on the banks of the Tagus, Belém is also a great place to stroll along the river and enjoy a drink on the terrace beside it.
The Belém district
Far from the historic center, Belém is a picturesque district to the west of Lisbon. It's Lisbon's old commercial port, from where caravels set sail in the 15th century to make great discoveries. The great Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, for example, set sail for the Indies.
Today, this district boasts a number of historic monuments worth discovering. These include the Belem Tower, the Hyéronymites Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Culture lovers will also find a number of museums and the Belém Cultural Center. Gourmets, on the other hand, will be more interested in the famous "Pastéis de Belém" patisserie, the origin of the traditional Portuguese tart. The establishment's reputation is easily recognized by the long queue that is constantly in front of it.
Built on the banks of the Tagus, Belém is also a great place to stroll along the river and enjoy a drink on the terrace beside it.
In search of authenticity and charm...
RESTAURANT PONTO FINAL
A short lunch break in this "end of the world" spot, at the end of a pontoon: a waterside restaurant that lives up to its name. On the menu: shark soup (sopa de cação), delicious fresh fish of the day simply grilled and drizzled with olive oil, or cooked with rice (arroz de tamboril), the famous seafood rice (arroz de marisco) and a few roasted meat specialties such as oven-roasted goat (cabrito assado no forno).
LE COUVENT DE CARME is a building that can be seen from many parts of Lisbon, but has never been rebuilt. The ruins of this Gothic church bear witness to the violence of the 1755 earthquake that destroyed the capital: an authentic open-air museum...
In search of authenticity and charm...
RESTAURANT PONTO FINAL
A short lunch break in this "end of the world" spot, at the end of a pontoon: a waterside restaurant that lives up to its name. On the menu: shark soup (sopa de cação), delicious fresh fish of the day simply grilled and drizzled with olive oil, or cooked with rice (arroz de tamboril), the famous seafood rice (arroz de marisco) and a few roasted meat specialties such as oven-roasted goat (cabrito assado no forno).
LE COUVENT DE CARME is a building that can be seen from many parts of Lisbon, but has never been rebuilt. The ruins of this Gothic church bear witness to the violence of the 1755 earthquake that destroyed the capital: an authentic open-air museum...
A gourmet and cultural break
LX FACTORY
A fraction of the city that has remained hidden for years is now being returned to the city in the form of LXFACTORY. A creative island occupied by companies and professionals in the sector, which has also been the scene of various events in the fields of fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture, music, ...
You'll also find designer boutiques, trendy restaurants... In short, a city within a city!
TIME OUT MARKET
Located in the halls of the Mercado Da Ribeira, the Time Out Market is a kind of open space for restaurants. A huge, trendy canteen where the finest in Portuguese gastronomy offer dishes at affordable prices. Various kiosks and grocery stores are set up, each offering their own specialties. From Portuguese charcuterie to dishes revisited by local chefs, gourmet burgers and woks. Wines, cheeses and pastries are also on offer.
There's something for every taste... Simply place your order at the kiosk of your choice, pay and then settle down at a high table, waiting to be called when it's ready. Then you're all seated next to each other, like a gigantic banquet. It's a convivial lunch, with a great deal of hubbub. But it's a great gourmet experience.
A gourmet and cultural break
LX FACTORY
A fraction of the city that has remained hidden for years is now being returned to the city in the form of LXFACTORY. A creative island occupied by companies and professionals in the sector, which has also been the scene of various events in the fields of fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture, music, ...
You'll also find designer boutiques, trendy restaurants... In short, a city within a city!
TIME OUT MARKET
Located in the halls of the Mercado Da Ribeira, the Time Out Market is a kind of open space for restaurants. A huge, trendy canteen where the finest in Portuguese gastronomy offer dishes at affordable prices. Various kiosks and grocery stores are set up, each offering their own specialties. From Portuguese charcuterie to dishes revisited by local chefs, gourmet burgers and woks. Wines, cheeses and pastries are also on offer.
There's something for every taste... Simply place your order at the kiosk of your choice, pay and then settle down at a high table, waiting to be called when it's ready. Then you're all seated next to each other, like a gigantic banquet. It's a convivial lunch, with a great deal of hubbub. But it's a great gourmet experience.
Spring in Lisbon
A lively, dynamic city, a sunny climate, a Mediterranean atmosphere, a rich historical and cultural heritage, sunny cuisine: Portugal's capital has plenty to please.
The Belém district
Far from the historic center, Belém is a picturesque district to the west of Lisbon. It's Lisbon's old commercial port, from where caravels set sail in the 15th century to make great discoveries. The great Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, for example, set sail for the Indies.
Today, this district boasts a number of historic monuments worth discovering. These include the Belem Tower, the Hyéronymites Monastery and the Monument to the Discoveries.
Culture lovers will also find a number of museums and the Belém Cultural Center. Gourmets, on the other hand, will be more interested in the famous "Pastéis de Belém" patisserie, the origin of the traditional Portuguese tart. The establishment's reputation is easily recognized by the long queue that is constantly in front of it.
Built on the banks of the Tagus, Belém is also a great place to stroll along the river and enjoy a drink on the terrace beside it.
In search of authenticity and charm...
RESTAURANT PONTO FINAL
A short lunch break in this "end of the world" spot, at the end of a pontoon: a waterside restaurant that lives up to its name. On the menu: shark soup (sopa de cação), delicious fresh fish of the day simply grilled and drizzled with olive oil, or cooked with rice (arroz de tamboril), the famous seafood rice (arroz de marisco) and a few roasted meat specialties such as oven-roasted goat (cabrito assado no forno).
LE COUVENT DE CARME is a building that can be seen from many parts of Lisbon, but has never been rebuilt. The ruins of this Gothic church bear witness to the violence of the 1755 earthquake that destroyed the capital: an authentic open-air museum...
A gourmet and cultural break
LX FACTORY
A fraction of the city that has remained hidden for years is now being returned to the city in the form of LXFACTORY. A creative island occupied by companies and professionals in the sector, which has also been the scene of various events in the fields of fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture, music, ...
You'll also find designer boutiques, trendy restaurants... In short, a city within a city!
TIME OUT MARKET
Located in the halls of the Mercado Da Ribeira, the Time Out Market is a kind of open space for restaurants. A huge, trendy canteen where the finest in Portuguese gastronomy offer dishes at affordable prices. Various kiosks and grocery stores are set up, each offering their own specialties. From Portuguese charcuterie to dishes revisited by local chefs, gourmet burgers and woks. Wines, cheeses and pastries are also on offer.
There's something for every taste... Simply place your order at the kiosk of your choice, pay and then settle down at a high table, waiting to be called when it's ready. Then you're all seated next to each other, like a gigantic banquet. It's a convivial lunch, with a great deal of hubbub. But it's a great gourmet experience.
