Lisbon Top 10

Exploring the Best of Lisbon

1) JERONIMOS MONASTERY Vasco da Gama's resting place is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world and has been listed as a World Heritage Site.
2) BELEM TOWER The city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, it has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
3) ST. GEORGE'S CASTLE From the millennium-old walls of this castle you have a bird's-eye view of the city in the company of roaming peacocks. Inside is a small archaeological museum.
4) CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN MUSEUM Treasures from the East and the West collected by one man is now one of the world's finest private art collections. It includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet and René Lalique.
5) BERARDO MUSEUM A Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.
6) ANCIENT ART MUSEUM Fascinating Oriental and European art makes up the collection of Portugal's "National Gallery." Much of it is related to the Age of Discovery, illustrating Portugal's links with Asia and Africa.
7) TILE MUSEUM Unique in the world, this museum showcases an ancient art form (decorative ceramic tiles) in a lavish old convent (see also the top 10 tiled attractions in the city)
8) THE GOLDEN BAROQUE TRIO The world's largest collection of royal carriages is housed in the Coaches Museum which should be seen after a visit to two other golden baroque attractions: São Roque Church (home to "the world's most expensive chapel") and Santa Catarina Church (one of the city's most magnificent golden interiors).
9) DESIGN & FASHION MUSEUM Design and fashion by some of the top international designers is being "previewed" in a space which in a couple of years will be expanded to become one of the world's leading design and fashion museums. Admission is free.
10) OCEANARIUM An odyssey of sea creatures swim together in a state-of-the-art building. Around it (in the Parque das Nações district) are fine examples of contemporary architecture which includes Europe's longest bridge.

(See our main sight-seeing page for a complete list of sights and other ideas from this Lisbon Tourism Guide.)
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10 Best Lisbon Experiences

1. Travel back to a Golden Age
2. Hunt for real treasures
3. Bar hop 'til you drop
4. Contemplate a fabulous view
5. Enjoy the ride
6. Get lost in Alfama
7. Go on a deep-sea adventure
8. Indulge in simple pleasures
9. Listen to the melancholic sounds of Fado
10. Watch Your Step

10 Best Daytrips

1. Sintra - One of Europe's most romantic and enchanting towns just a 40-minute train ride away.
2. Evora - A World Heritage town less than 2 hours away by express bus or car.
3. Obidos -The country's prettiest medieval village just over one hour away by car or train.
4. Cascais -A picturesque town and surfer's paradise reached in 40 minutes by train.
5. Estoril -Europe's largest casino and spectacular golf 40 minutes away by train.
6. Queluz - A beautiful rococo palace about 20 minutes away on the Sintra train line.
7. Mafra - One of Europe's biggest palaces reached by bus (less than 1h30m away).
8. Arrabida - Beautiful, wild Mediterranean vegetation by the Atlantic south of the city, only reached by car.
9. Setubal - One hour by bus separates the capital from this busy port, the gateway to fine sand and dolphin watching.
10. Ericeira - Traditional seaside village and surfing mecca 1h30m away by bus.

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