Lisboa Card Attractions (free admission)

UNESCO World Heritage Site and highlight of the Manueline architectural style. Built from 1501 in honor of Vasco da Gama - inside is his tomb and that of Fernando Pessoa. The two-storey cloister is one of the most beautiful in Portugal.

The Moorish castle from the 11th century towers over the old town and offers the best panoramic view of Lisbon and the Tagus. Walkable fortress walls, archaeological excavation sites and the Torre de Ulisses with its camera obscura make this a half-day excursion.

Lisbon's Manueline-style landmark stands directly in the Tagus. Built in 1514-1521 to guard the entrance to the port, the 35-metre-high viewing platform offers spectacular views of the river and city. Important: Admission only possible with prior time slot reservation.

The neoclassical royal palace from the 19th century was the last residence of the Portuguese monarchy. Magnificent state apartments with crystal chandeliers, Meissen porcelain and paintings from five centuries. Less well known - therefore often without waiting time.

One of the most important carriage museums in the world. Over 70 magnificent carriages from three centuries are exhibited in the modern new building - including the golden state coaches of the Portuguese royal family. Right next to the Palácio da Ajuda, an ideal combination.

The National Pantheon with its striking white dome began in the 17th century and was only completed in 1966 - hence the nickname „the church that never ends“. Last resting place of fado legend Amália Rodrigues. Beautiful view over the Tagus from the terrace.

The Tile Museum in the Madre de Deus Monastery is one of the most original museums in Portugal. Highlight: a 36-metre-long tile panorama showing Lisbon before the 1755 earthquake. The collection ranges from the 15th century to the present day.

Museum of modern and contemporary Portuguese art, in the heart of the trendy Chiado district. The collection shows the development of the art scene from Romanticism to Modernism. Ideal for a quick stop after a shopping spree in Chiado.

Opened in 2023, the Museum of the Royal Treasure displays jewels, medals and precious objects from Portuguese kings over seven centuries. Housed in the basement of the Palácio da Ajuda, it has a modern design and hardly any waiting times.

An elevator takes visitors 90 meters up into a bridge pillar of the Ponte 25 de Abril - Lisbon's answer to the Golden Gate Bridge. From the platform, there is a spectacular view of the river, bridge and skyline. Multimedia installations explain the construction and history of the suspension bridge, which opened in 1966.

The 52-metre-high monument on the banks of the Tagus River shows Henry the Navigator at the head of a stone ship's bow, flanked by 32 explorers and personalities. An elevator takes visitors to the platform with a view of the bridge, monastery and Torre de Belém.

The Fado Museum in Alfama tells the story of the emotional Portuguese music genre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Interactive audio stations, historical instruments and photographs. Ideal as an introduction before an evening visit to a fado bar in the district.

The triumphal arch at the end of Rua Augusta was built after the 1755 earthquake as a symbol of reconstruction. From the viewing platform at a height of 30 meters, you have a 360° view over the Baixa, Praça do Comércio and Tejo. Thanks to its central location, it can be perfectly combined with a stroll through the city.

The interactive city museum on Praça do Comércio takes you on a multimedia tour through 3,000 years of Lisbon's history - from its Moorish origins to the 1755 earthquake and the 1974 Carnation Revolution. With audio guide, ideal as an introduction before visiting the historical sights.

The cast-iron elevator from 1902 connects the Baixa with the Chiado and is one of the most popular photo motifs in the city. Details of the route, tips on using the Lisboa Card and opening times can be found in our Public transport guide.

The most important art museum in Portugal houses around 40,000 works from the 12th to 19th centuries. The absolute highlight is the „Polyptych of São Vicente de Fora“ by Nuno Gonçalves - one of the most important paintings in Portuguese art. A must-see for art lovers.