![]() ![]() ![]() In the middle of the square, there is a statue of the former King Joseph I (José I) riding a horse. Nowadays, it houses several government buildings and is lined by cafes and restaurants. In the past, it was home to the Royal Palace which was destroyed by an earthquake in the 18th century. This is one of the largest squares in Europe. Located in Baixa Chiado, Commerce Square ( Praça do Comércio) is the main town square in Lisbon, and it is a must-see. These are the very best things to do in Lisbon: 1. Read also our guide to the best day trips from Lisbon. * NEARBY: The palaces of Sintra are a must. * WHERE TO STAY: €€€€ Lisboa Pessoa Hotel, €€€ Rossio Boutique Hotel, €€ Hotel Gat Rossio. * FUN TO DO: Traditional trams & funiculars. * TOP-5: Praça do Comércio, Alfama, Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, Santa Justa Lift. At the bottom of this article, you can also find some practical information for your visit to Lisbon, tour and hotel recommendations, and more. ![]() We also include a few of the very best places to visit near Lisbon that you really shouldn’t miss if you have at least a day to spare, plus info on how to best get there. So use this list as an inspiration, take a look at the map, and see how you can best plan your itinerary and see the best of Lisbon in the time that you have. In addition, some places are really close to each other and can be easily visited together, even if not an absolute ‘must’. Good to know: While not always easy, we tried to sort this list starting with the must-see places in Lisbon first, but so much also depends on your interests and the time that you have. If you want to print the map or see it in a bigger window, click on ‘View larger map’ in the top right corner. To view the saved map on your smartphone or PC, open Google Maps, click the menu and go to ‘Your Places’/’Maps’. Click the star next to the map’s title to add it to your Google Maps account. Click the arrow on the top left corner for the index. Click on the icons to get more information about each place. How to use this map: Use your computer mouse (or fingers) to zoom in or out. Take a look below and scroll down for our complete list of the best places to see and things to experience in Lisbon! This map also includes our personal recommendations for where to eat which you’ll find mentioned in this guide. You can save it to your Google account and use it during the trip. TIP: To help you plan your trip, we also created a map indicating all the best things to do in Lisbon. With insider tips, you will be able to explore this beautiful city a bit deeper and fall in love with it as we did. ![]() So this article not only covers all the must-see Lisbon attractions but also includes lots of local tips and personal recommendations that will help you make the most of your visit. Antoine from Bug in Our Bag travel blog lived in Lisbon for almost a year and knows the city inside out. While we have been to Portugal and Lisbon several times, for this ‘Best of Lisbon’ guide, we also asked for some top suggestions from an insider. Visiting Lisbon for the first time and curious about the best things to do in Portugal’s capital city? In this article, we share our top tips for the very best things to do in Lisbon. ![]()
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