This Sunday is “International Day for Monuments and Sites,” with special activities and events in monuments around the world. To mark that day, we present here ten monuments in Lisbon that you should visit not just this Sunday, but any time you’re in the city. They’re city landmarks that you’ll want to be photographed in front of for “Look at me in Lisbon” memories:

Basilica da Estrela – The city’s prettiest church

Belem Tower – The city’s icon

Carmo Convent – Romantic Gothic ruins

Castle of St. George – The city’s crown

Discoveries Monument – The city’s heroes

Jeronimos Monastery – World Heritage monument

National Pantheon – Standing out in the city’s skyline

Rossio Station – The characteristic Manueline architecture

São Bento Palace – The seats of power

Triumphal Arch – The city’s gateway

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