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How to Have an Awesome Time in Just 2 Days in Lisbon

How to Have an Awesome Time in Just 2 Days in Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

This whimsical city houses ornate palaces, gargantuan monasteries, and a patchwork of pastel hues in its cobbled streets, alleys and boulevards. Lemon, peach and pink renovated grand buildings sit side by side with crumbling hulks of dilapidated aristocratic housing. Trees and bushes sprout from decaying rooftops and modern boulevards intersect with uneven weathered cobbles. Frankly, 2 days in Lisbon will never be enough to see all this gorgeous city has to offer!

If that鈥檚 all you have, however, here are my top picks for a picture perfect weekend. Pack your trainers and a bottle of water and prepare to be wowed!

Jump on聽a hop on hop off bus聽for the chance to get your bearings and save your foot leather! There鈥檚 a selection of companies to choose from and each offers a number of routes so pick the one that best meets your needs. We took the聽Grey Line option聽and did the green line (historical) and the red line (Bel茅m).

Start with the red line and jump off in Bel茅m. First gaze in awe at the stunning聽UNESCO world heritage edifice of the Jer贸nimos Monastery聽(you can book a聽fast-track ticket if you want to jump the queues). The monastery was built in 1498 to celebrate Vasco Da Gama鈥檚 discovery of a sea route to India. Previously it housed monks whose role was to comfort sailors and pray for the king. What a job! In more recent years it has served as both an orphanage and school. The exterior is utterly exquisite with towers of gleaming white stone and fairytale turrets. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: How to Have an Awesome Time in Just 2 Days in Lisbon
Guide Location: Portugal » Lisbon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anne Slater-brooks
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Torres De Bel茅m
  • Jer贸nimos Monastery
  • Padr茫o dos Descobrimentos
  • Pra莽a do Com茅rcio
  • Arch of Rua Augusta
  • Cantina Ministerium
  • Nosola Italia
  • Museu De Cerveja
  • Convento Do Carmo
  • Jardim Da Cerca Da Gra莽a
  • Bella Lisa restaurant
  • Rossio Station
  • Restauradores
  • Fabrica Da Nata
  • Hard Rock Caf茅
  • Irish Pub
  • Wine & Pisco
  • Bairro Alto
  • O Adriano
  • Alfama
  • Oriente

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