A lively pedestrian street
Leading up from behind the National Theater is Rua das Portas de Santo
Antão, a lively pedestrian-only street known for its seafood
restaurants. Even if you are not a fan of seafood, look out for the eye-catching tanks filled with gigantic lobsters by the windows. Most of the restaurants
have outdoor seating.
It is also the location of the classical Coliseu dos Recreios,
the Lisbon Coliseum, opened in 1890 as a circus, and today a concert venue.
At number 58 is the Casa do Alentejo, a peculiar 17th century building worth dropping into. It serves as
a meeting place for people from the Alentejo province, and has an attractive
Moorish courtyard and a restaurant filled with tile decoration.
All the way at the end of the street is the Elevador da Lavra, the
world's first ever funicular, powered by water when it opened in 1884. It
leads to Jardim do Torel, a garden viewpoint off the beaten tourist
path.
Where: Baixa
How: Metro - Restauradores Station
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Restauradores
Square - Large busy square.
Avenida
da Liberdade - The city's main avenue.
Rossio
Square - Lisbon's elegant main square.
Figueira
Square - Busy square and transporation hub.
São
Domingos Church - A church marked by tragedy.
Rossio
Station - A monumental train station.
Comercio
Square - Monumental riverside square.
Municipal
Square - Home of the City Hall palace.
Rua
Augusta - The city's main shopping street.
Conceição
Velha Church - Church that survived the Great Earthquake.
Santa
Justa Elevator - An Eiffel Tower-like landmark with views over the city.
Marquês de
Pombal Square - A roundabout dedicated to one of the city's historical figures.
Edward
VII Park - The city's largest park.
