Guidebook for Lisboa
Museum & Culture
The Jerónimos Monastery 1502-1572 is the crown of the Manueline Style, and an impressive memorial to the Portuguese naval feats. Chosen as the royal pantheon and financed by the fabulous wealth from India, this monumental construction is a brilliant synthesis of European late-Gothic and early renaissance trends. This is also of unquestionable technical mastery, especially the elegant and bold ribbed dome that covers the entire church.
UNESCO classified in 1983 it as a ‘World Heritage Site’.
It is approximately 2,6 km from Casa do Alto.
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Monasterio de los Jerónimos
The Jerónimos Monastery 1502-1572 is the crown of the Manueline Style, and an impressive memorial to the Portuguese naval feats. Chosen as the royal pantheon and financed by the fabulous wealth from India, this monumental construction is a brilliant synthesis of European late-Gothic and early renaissance trends. This is also of unquestionable technical mastery, especially the elegant and bold ribbed dome that covers the entire church.
UNESCO classified in 1983 it as a ‘World Heritage Site’.
It is approximately 2,6 km from Casa do Alto.
Design by architect Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, it was conceived as an ephemeral work, in 1940, for Exhibition of Portuguese World.
The Monument to the Discoveries is a 52 metre-high monument built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.
At the time the government of South Africa offered a monumental compass rose and mappa mundi designed at the studio of the architect Cristino da Silva which decorates the fore count to the monument.
It is approximately 2,9 km from Casa no Alto.
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Monumento a los Descubrimientos
Av. BrasíliaDesign by architect Cottinelli Telmo and sculptor Leopoldo de Almeida, it was conceived as an ephemeral work, in 1940, for Exhibition of Portuguese World.
The Monument to the Discoveries is a 52 metre-high monument built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator.
At the time the government of South Africa offered a monumental compass rose and mappa mundi designed at the studio of the architect Cristino da Silva which decorates the fore count to the monument.
It is approximately 2,9 km from Casa no Alto.
Built to replace the 'Real Barraca', a wooden construction, the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda was home of King José I and his court, after the earthquake of 1755, for 20 years. Although its construction was never finished, the splendor and wealth of some of its rooms still live on. Built in the neoclassical style, was the royal Portuguese residence in the 19 century.
Is located 1,5 km from Casa do Alto.
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Palacio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaBuilt to replace the 'Real Barraca', a wooden construction, the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda was home of King José I and his court, after the earthquake of 1755, for 20 years. Although its construction was never finished, the splendor and wealth of some of its rooms still live on. Built in the neoclassical style, was the royal Portuguese residence in the 19 century.
Is located 1,5 km from Casa do Alto.
Originally built in 1904 by architect Nicola Bigaglia the Valle-Flôr Palace has a privileged location in Lisbon with a beautiful garden where exotic and tropical species are abundant. In the Hotel there is a Magic Spa. You can make a appointment +315 21 3615600 ext. 1050
Only 170 m from Casa do Alto.
Pestana Palace Lisboa
54 R. JauOriginally built in 1904 by architect Nicola Bigaglia the Valle-Flôr Palace has a privileged location in Lisbon with a beautiful garden where exotic and tropical species are abundant. In the Hotel there is a Magic Spa. You can make a appointment +315 21 3615600 ext. 1050
Only 170 m from Casa do Alto.
Casa no Alto is located near Belém, a historic area with high historical and cultural value. So, you can make your own Riverside Itinerary: Docas - Museu do Oriente - Torre de Belém - Padrão dos Descobrimentos - Jerónimos - Museu dos Coches - Museu de Arte Antiga - Museu do Oriente.
Visit some unique buildings recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage for their immense value, such as Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
See also: www.visitbelem.pt
It's located 2 km from Casa do Alto. You can walk or take tram 15E, buses 714, 727 from Santo Amaro / Calvário to Belém.
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Belém
Casa no Alto is located near Belém, a historic area with high historical and cultural value. So, you can make your own Riverside Itinerary: Docas - Museu do Oriente - Torre de Belém - Padrão dos Descobrimentos - Jerónimos - Museu dos Coches - Museu de Arte Antiga - Museu do Oriente.
Visit some unique buildings recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage for their immense value, such as Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos.
See also: www.visitbelem.pt
It's located 2 km from Casa do Alto. You can walk or take tram 15E, buses 714, 727 from Santo Amaro / Calvário to Belém.
It was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Designed by Francisco de Arruda and buildt between 1514 and 1520, the tower known as Torre de São Vicente de Belém was a key element of the defensive complex at the mouth of the Tagus. Its shape still recalls the traditional keeps of medieval castles. This singular Manueline building also represents the new developments that were called for by advances made in artillery, some of its structural aspects being similar to the modern Italian-style fortress. The monument is classified by UNESCO as part of World's Heritage site.
It's located 4,5 km from Casa do Alto.
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Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaIt was from here that many of the great Portuguese explorers embarked on their voyages of discovery. Designed by Francisco de Arruda and buildt between 1514 and 1520, the tower known as Torre de São Vicente de Belém was a key element of the defensive complex at the mouth of the Tagus. Its shape still recalls the traditional keeps of medieval castles. This singular Manueline building also represents the new developments that were called for by advances made in artillery, some of its structural aspects being similar to the modern Italian-style fortress. The monument is classified by UNESCO as part of World's Heritage site.
It's located 4,5 km from Casa do Alto.
The St. Jorge Castle is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River. Wonder in the smaal streets of Alfama and be amazed by the view from St. Jorge Castle. Visit 'Feira da Ladra' fleamarket (tue &sat) for some unexpected souveniers.
The Castle is at 6,5 km from Casa do Alto.
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Castelo de São Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe St. Jorge Castle is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River. Wonder in the smaal streets of Alfama and be amazed by the view from St. Jorge Castle. Visit 'Feira da Ladra' fleamarket (tue &sat) for some unexpected souveniers.
The Castle is at 6,5 km from Casa do Alto.
One of the world's most spectacular aquariums nearby!
Lisbon's Oceanarium opened to the public for Expo '98 and was conveceived to express, in an innovative way, the fact that the seas and oceans of our planet constitute a single Global Ocean. On it's totality the Oceanarium is constituted by 30 tanks containing over 7000m3 of salt water, comprehending 8000 animals and plants of over 500 species. The Oceanarium integrates five mains habitats: Open Sea, the rocky coast of the North Atlantic, the coastal rims of the Antarctic, the kelp forest of the temperate Pacific, and the coral reefs of the tropical Indian Ocean.
It is approximately 12 km from Casa do Alto.
About 45 minutes with the public transport. Get on the bus 742 in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar. Take the Metro from S. Sebastião to the Oriente.
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Oceanário de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IOne of the world's most spectacular aquariums nearby!
Lisbon's Oceanarium opened to the public for Expo '98 and was conveceived to express, in an innovative way, the fact that the seas and oceans of our planet constitute a single Global Ocean. On it's totality the Oceanarium is constituted by 30 tanks containing over 7000m3 of salt water, comprehending 8000 animals and plants of over 500 species. The Oceanarium integrates five mains habitats: Open Sea, the rocky coast of the North Atlantic, the coastal rims of the Antarctic, the kelp forest of the temperate Pacific, and the coral reefs of the tropical Indian Ocean.
It is approximately 12 km from Casa do Alto.
About 45 minutes with the public transport. Get on the bus 742 in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar. Take the Metro from S. Sebastião to the Oriente.
A defining mark in Portuguese museum architecture, the edifice of the Museum (1969) is organised round two gardens with numerous tall picture windows that enable the visitor to enjoy Nature and Art. Relax in the wonderful gardens.
About 30 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar.
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaA defining mark in Portuguese museum architecture, the edifice of the Museum (1969) is organised round two gardens with numerous tall picture windows that enable the visitor to enjoy Nature and Art. Relax in the wonderful gardens.
About 30 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar.
The Museum Colecção Berardo is a singular in the unique experiences, its extend the knowledge about great names of national and international art like Picasso, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon or Joana Vasconcelos. The Museum also offers a special guided tour programme, free of charge and challenges the public with extended visiting hours on Fridays until 11 pm. Open every day 10 am- 7 pm.
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Museo Colección Berardo
Praça do ImpérioThe Museum Colecção Berardo is a singular in the unique experiences, its extend the knowledge about great names of national and international art like Picasso, Andy Warhol, Francis Bacon or Joana Vasconcelos. The Museum also offers a special guided tour programme, free of charge and challenges the public with extended visiting hours on Fridays until 11 pm. Open every day 10 am- 7 pm.
Created in 1884, and housed in the Palácio Alvor for almost 130 years, the MNAA-Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga has had its current title for more than a century. It is the home to the most important Portuguese public collection of art, ranging from paintings to sculpture, and gold and silverware, as well as decorative arts from Europe, Africa and the Far East.
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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesCreated in 1884, and housed in the Palácio Alvor for almost 130 years, the MNAA-Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga has had its current title for more than a century. It is the home to the most important Portuguese public collection of art, ranging from paintings to sculpture, and gold and silverware, as well as decorative arts from Europe, Africa and the Far East.
Museu da Marinha - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration.
The interesting Maritime Museum is one of the most important in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the seas. Its colossal 17,000 items are installed in the west wing of Jeronimos Monastery, and include model ships from the Age of Discovery onward. The oldest exhibit is a wooden figure representing the Archangel Raphael that accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India.
Cafetaria Museu da Marinha
Museu da Marinha - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration.
The interesting Maritime Museum is one of the most important in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the seas. Its colossal 17,000 items are installed in the west wing of Jeronimos Monastery, and include model ships from the Age of Discovery onward. The oldest exhibit is a wooden figure representing the Archangel Raphael that accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India.
One of the most stunning modern sights in Lisbon is Oriente Station. It was built by master architect Santiago Calatrava with a roof of glass and steel made to look like a row of trees.
It houses a train station, a subway, and a bus terminal. The entrance to the Metro platform has huge tile murals designed by some of the best local and international contemporary artists.
The station will eventually be expanded to become the main terminal of the high speed train service planned for Lisbon, and as the city's first stop for the train arriving from the future Lisbon Airport to be built across the river.
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Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João IIOne of the most stunning modern sights in Lisbon is Oriente Station. It was built by master architect Santiago Calatrava with a roof of glass and steel made to look like a row of trees.
It houses a train station, a subway, and a bus terminal. The entrance to the Metro platform has huge tile murals designed by some of the best local and international contemporary artists.
The station will eventually be expanded to become the main terminal of the high speed train service planned for Lisbon, and as the city's first stop for the train arriving from the future Lisbon Airport to be built across the river.
A gravity-defying structure.
The Portugal Pavilion is a striking building designed by Portugal's Pritzker Award-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira.
Its remarkable sagging concrete roof weighing 1,400 tonnes and measuring 50 by 67 meters (167 by 223 ft) is an instant attention-grabber, undulating like a sailcloth, keeping the maritime theme of most of the district's architecture. The building is currently empty but there have been plans to turn it into an architecture museum.
Built for the Expo 98, the World's Fair that celebrated the 500th anniversary of the discovery by Vasco da Gama of the sea route from Europe to India.
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Pavilhão de Portugal - Expo 98
A gravity-defying structure.
The Portugal Pavilion is a striking building designed by Portugal's Pritzker Award-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira.
Its remarkable sagging concrete roof weighing 1,400 tonnes and measuring 50 by 67 meters (167 by 223 ft) is an instant attention-grabber, undulating like a sailcloth, keeping the maritime theme of most of the district's architecture. The building is currently empty but there have been plans to turn it into an architecture museum.
Built for the Expo 98, the World's Fair that celebrated the 500th anniversary of the discovery by Vasco da Gama of the sea route from Europe to India.
The 25 de Abril Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril), is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tejo river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966, and a train platform was added in 1999. Because it is a suspension bridge and has similar coloring, it is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US. It was built by the American Bridge Company which constructed the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, but not the Golden Gate. With a total length of 2,277 m, it is the 27th largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck carries six car lanes, while the lower deck carries two train tracks electrified at 25 kV AC. Until 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge. The name "25 de Abril" commemorates the Carnation Revolution.
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Puente 25 de Abril
Ponte 25 de Abril The 25 de Abril Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril), is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left (south) bank of the Tejo river. It was inaugurated on August 6, 1966, and a train platform was added in 1999. Because it is a suspension bridge and has similar coloring, it is often compared to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US. It was built by the American Bridge Company which constructed the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, but not the Golden Gate. With a total length of 2,277 m, it is the 27th largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper deck carries six car lanes, while the lower deck carries two train tracks electrified at 25 kV AC. Until 1974, the bridge was named Salazar Bridge. The name "25 de Abril" commemorates the Carnation Revolution.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts and rangeviews that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), with a total length of 17.2 kilometres, including 0.8 kilometres for the main bridge, 11.5 kilometres in viaducts, and 4.8 kilometres in dedicated access roads. Its purpose is to alleviate the congestion on Lisbon's other bridge (25 de Abril Bridge), and to join previously unconnected motorways radiating from Lisbon.
Construction began on February 1995; the bridge was opened to traffic on 29 March 1998, just in time for Expo 98.
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Vasco da Gama Bridge
Ponte Vasco da GamaThe Vasco da Gama Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge flanked by viaducts and rangeviews that spans the Tagus River in Parque das Nações in Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is the longest bridge in Europe (including viaducts), with a total length of 17.2 kilometres, including 0.8 kilometres for the main bridge, 11.5 kilometres in viaducts, and 4.8 kilometres in dedicated access roads. Its purpose is to alleviate the congestion on Lisbon's other bridge (25 de Abril Bridge), and to join previously unconnected motorways radiating from Lisbon.
Construction began on February 1995; the bridge was opened to traffic on 29 March 1998, just in time for Expo 98.
The Electricity Museum is a cultural centre that presents the evolution of Energy with a Museum of Science and Industrial Archaeology concept, where themed and experimental exhibits live side by side with a great variety of cultural events.
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MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThe Electricity Museum is a cultural centre that presents the evolution of Energy with a Museum of Science and Industrial Archaeology concept, where themed and experimental exhibits live side by side with a great variety of cultural events.
The Carris Museum is a public museum that presents the history of public transport of Lisbon.
This main museum is organised chronologically into thematic rooms, beginning with the establishment of the company and creation of animal traction vehicles, followed by the appearance of the funiculars, adoption of electric traction vehicles and followed by 20th century innovations.
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Museo de Carris
101 R. 1º de MaioThe Carris Museum is a public museum that presents the history of public transport of Lisbon.
This main museum is organised chronologically into thematic rooms, beginning with the establishment of the company and creation of animal traction vehicles, followed by the appearance of the funiculars, adoption of electric traction vehicles and followed by 20th century innovations.
It assembles the world's finest collection of ceremonial vehicles from the 16th to the 19th century.
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Museo Nacional del Automóvil
136 Av. da ÍndiaIt assembles the world's finest collection of ceremonial vehicles from the 16th to the 19th century.
Portuguese art from 1850 to the present day.
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Museu do Chiado II - MNAC
13 R. CapeloPortuguese art from 1850 to the present day.
B-MAD, Berardo - Museum Art Deco is located in the heart of the city of Lisbon, in the former summer residence of the Marquis of Abrantes, in Alcântara and it is near of Casa no Alto.
In this space, several works from the Berardo Collection can be admired, which illustrate the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. In an effort to preserve the building, environments were created in a period setting, giving the visitor the possibility to admire the styles in a city residential context. Contemporary musealization has brought to light the works and their illustrious creators, expertly represented in the Collection, such as Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve, Jean-Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, René Lalique and Jules Leleu. The Portuguese presence is felt by the renowned sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maya and by the plastic artist Eloy de Jesus Pereira, together with Ruhlmann's original drawings for the Casa de Serralves and part of the collection of silverware drawings from the Former Ourivesaria Reis e Filhos, in a tribute to Porto.
This new cultural centre also features a reception and shop space connecting to a secret garden with terrace, idealized in the Deco grammar. In this space, visitors will be able to enjoy an exclusive range of Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal products, surrounded by the masters, music and aura of the “Roaring 20’s”.
B-MAD
24 R. 1º de MaioB-MAD, Berardo - Museum Art Deco is located in the heart of the city of Lisbon, in the former summer residence of the Marquis of Abrantes, in Alcântara and it is near of Casa no Alto.
In this space, several works from the Berardo Collection can be admired, which illustrate the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. In an effort to preserve the building, environments were created in a period setting, giving the visitor the possibility to admire the styles in a city residential context. Contemporary musealization has brought to light the works and their illustrious creators, expertly represented in the Collection, such as Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, Alfred Porteneuve, Jean-Michel Frank, Jacques Adnet, René Lalique and Jules Leleu. The Portuguese presence is felt by the renowned sculptor Ernesto Canto da Maya and by the plastic artist Eloy de Jesus Pereira, together with Ruhlmann's original drawings for the Casa de Serralves and part of the collection of silverware drawings from the Former Ourivesaria Reis e Filhos, in a tribute to Porto.
This new cultural centre also features a reception and shop space connecting to a secret garden with terrace, idealized in the Deco grammar. In this space, visitors will be able to enjoy an exclusive range of Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal products, surrounded by the masters, music and aura of the “Roaring 20’s”.
Sightseeing
The Champalimaud Centre, on the site of the spot from which the Portuguese navigators departed to discover the unknown, now develops its activity in areas of neurociences and cancer.
"Architecture as Sculpture. Architecture as Beauty. Beauty as therapy.” Charles Correa. Charles Correa has been responsible for many important and iconic works of architecture.
It is approximately 5,7 km from Casa do Alto.
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Fundación Champalimaud
Avenida BrasíliaThe Champalimaud Centre, on the site of the spot from which the Portuguese navigators departed to discover the unknown, now develops its activity in areas of neurociences and cancer.
"Architecture as Sculpture. Architecture as Beauty. Beauty as therapy.” Charles Correa. Charles Correa has been responsible for many important and iconic works of architecture.
It is approximately 5,7 km from Casa do Alto.
Make a day trip to Sintra. Discover this idyllic place and part of the UNESCO Heritage Village since 1995. It is an It covers “Serra de Sintra”, the historic town centre, many historical monuments and the exotic vegetation.
Sintra is at 30 km from Casa do Alto.
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Sintra
Make a day trip to Sintra. Discover this idyllic place and part of the UNESCO Heritage Village since 1995. It is an It covers “Serra de Sintra”, the historic town centre, many historical monuments and the exotic vegetation.
Sintra is at 30 km from Casa do Alto.
Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point.
It is approximately 40 km from Casa do Alto.
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Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaCabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point.
It is approximately 40 km from Casa do Alto.
Eastern Lisbon used to be an ugly industrial area until it was chosen as the site to host the last world fair of the 20th century, Expo 98. It has reborn into a futuristic and modern architecture.
Is located 16 km from Casa do Alto.
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Parque das Nações
Eastern Lisbon used to be an ugly industrial area until it was chosen as the site to host the last world fair of the 20th century, Expo 98. It has reborn into a futuristic and modern architecture.
Is located 16 km from Casa do Alto.
Azenhas do Mar is a beautiful seaside town, build in picturesque natural landscape.
Is located 41 km from Casa do Alto.
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Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar is a beautiful seaside town, build in picturesque natural landscape.
Is located 41 km from Casa do Alto.
# viewpoint.
Hidden on Calçada de Santo Amaro, a small chapel dating from 1549 offers a beautiful little-known terrace. Usually deserted, it has a view towards 25 de Abril Bridge and over the river.
Capela de Santo Amaro is located 500 m from Casa do Alto.
Calçada Santo Amaro
Calçada Santo Amaro# viewpoint.
Hidden on Calçada de Santo Amaro, a small chapel dating from 1549 offers a beautiful little-known terrace. Usually deserted, it has a view towards 25 de Abril Bridge and over the river.
Capela de Santo Amaro is located 500 m from Casa do Alto.
Former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.
Cascais is at 31 km from Casa do Alto.
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Cascais
Former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.
Cascais is at 31 km from Casa do Alto.
Feel how the earthquake reconstructs Lisbon city. This triumphal arch began to be built after the earthquake of 1755 and it's conclusion was in 1875.
The Baixa is the area of town which was rebuilt first after the earthquake of 1755. As the result of a massive reconstruction project, it has an elegance and regularity of architectural style (Baixa Pombalina). The City Centre of Lisbon it's the area around Baixa Pombalina.
The Arch in Rua Augusta provide access to a viewing spot from a panoramic 360º view of the city can be enjoyed.
Some of the iconic landmarks are visible from the top: Castelo, Alfama, Cathedral (Sé), Chiado and Bairro Alto.
It is approximately 5 km from Casa do Alto. Get there: bus 760 or tram 18E at Rua João de Barros. It takes approximately 20 minutes until Cais do Sodré/ Praça do Comércio/ Praça da Figueira.
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Arco da Rua Augusta
2 R. AugustaFeel how the earthquake reconstructs Lisbon city. This triumphal arch began to be built after the earthquake of 1755 and it's conclusion was in 1875.
The Baixa is the area of town which was rebuilt first after the earthquake of 1755. As the result of a massive reconstruction project, it has an elegance and regularity of architectural style (Baixa Pombalina). The City Centre of Lisbon it's the area around Baixa Pombalina.
The Arch in Rua Augusta provide access to a viewing spot from a panoramic 360º view of the city can be enjoyed.
Some of the iconic landmarks are visible from the top: Castelo, Alfama, Cathedral (Sé), Chiado and Bairro Alto.
It is approximately 5 km from Casa do Alto. Get there: bus 760 or tram 18E at Rua João de Barros. It takes approximately 20 minutes until Cais do Sodré/ Praça do Comércio/ Praça da Figueira.
The hills of Lisbon have always presented a problem for travel between the lower streets of the main Baixa and the higher Largo do Carmo. In order to facilitate the movement the lift connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo.
Engineer: Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard
Style: Neo-Gothic
Built: between 1900 and 1902
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Ascensor de Santa Justa
R. do OuroThe hills of Lisbon have always presented a problem for travel between the lower streets of the main Baixa and the higher Largo do Carmo. In order to facilitate the movement the lift connects the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo.
Engineer: Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard
Style: Neo-Gothic
Built: between 1900 and 1902
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara is a garden with a panoramic view across the city to St. George's Castle and central Lisbon. A map made of tiles marks all the distinctive buildings, and the lower geometric garden contains busts of heroes and gods from Greco-Roman mythology, such as Minerva and Ulysses.
Next to the garden is the Gloria Elevator, a funicular that has been taking passengers up and down the hill between the center of the city (Restauradores Square) and Bairro Alto since 1885.
Across the street is the Solar do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Institute), an 18th century building where you can sample more than 300 different Ports, including some of the rarer vintages that date as far as 1937. You can order by the glass or bottle, and can drink at the bar or in comfortable armchairs in the sitting room.
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Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraMiradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara is a garden with a panoramic view across the city to St. George's Castle and central Lisbon. A map made of tiles marks all the distinctive buildings, and the lower geometric garden contains busts of heroes and gods from Greco-Roman mythology, such as Minerva and Ulysses.
Next to the garden is the Gloria Elevator, a funicular that has been taking passengers up and down the hill between the center of the city (Restauradores Square) and Bairro Alto since 1885.
Across the street is the Solar do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Institute), an 18th century building where you can sample more than 300 different Ports, including some of the rarer vintages that date as far as 1937. You can order by the glass or bottle, and can drink at the bar or in comfortable armchairs in the sitting room.
The Gloria funicular opened to the public on October 24, 1885, connecting the Restauradores Square to Bairro Alto (São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere), through Calçada da Glória.
Originally, its traction system consisted of a rack rail and cable, powered by a water counterweight system. Later it evolved to steam power and, in 1915, the second funicular to be installed in the city of the seven hills, was electrified.
Initially, the funicular cars were divided into two floors with longitudinal benches. Today, they only have one floor, but the longitudinal benches were kept.
In 2002, the Gloria funicular was declared a National Monument.
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Elevador da Gloria
The Gloria funicular opened to the public on October 24, 1885, connecting the Restauradores Square to Bairro Alto (São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere), through Calçada da Glória.
Originally, its traction system consisted of a rack rail and cable, powered by a water counterweight system. Later it evolved to steam power and, in 1915, the second funicular to be installed in the city of the seven hills, was electrified.
Initially, the funicular cars were divided into two floors with longitudinal benches. Today, they only have one floor, but the longitudinal benches were kept.
In 2002, the Gloria funicular was declared a National Monument.
Boca do Inferno (Portuguese for Hell's Mouth) is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction. The cave was the first to be depicted in moving pictures, in the 1896 British film A Sea Cave Near Lisbon, which shows waves breaking at the mouth of the cave
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Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno (Portuguese for Hell's Mouth) is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction. The cave was the first to be depicted in moving pictures, in the 1896 British film A Sea Cave Near Lisbon, which shows waves breaking at the mouth of the cave
Drinks & Nightlife
Docas de Santo Amaro (Docks of Santo Amaro), a water front with various restaurants and nightclubs.
Docas de Santo Amaro are at 2 km distance from Casa do Alto.
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Doca de Alcântara
Docas de Santo Amaro (Docks of Santo Amaro), a water front with various restaurants and nightclubs.
Docas de Santo Amaro are at 2 km distance from Casa do Alto.
Food Scene
It’s a project that revitalizes – and humanizes – old factories.
LXFactory offers a lifestyle that's about balancing work and leisure time. At LXFactory people can work, eat, drink, socialize, relax - all without leaving the office. It's a stage for a diverse set of happenings related to fashion, fine arts, architecture, etc. There are some trendy shops and restaurants.
Lx Factory is only 1,23 km from Casa do Alto.
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Napron Love - thinking designers
Rua Rodrigues de FariaIt’s a project that revitalizes – and humanizes – old factories.
LXFactory offers a lifestyle that's about balancing work and leisure time. At LXFactory people can work, eat, drink, socialize, relax - all without leaving the office. It's a stage for a diverse set of happenings related to fashion, fine arts, architecture, etc. There are some trendy shops and restaurants.
Lx Factory is only 1,23 km from Casa do Alto.
The Old Confectionery bakes these delicious custard tarts since 1841, keeping their recipe under great secrecy.
Pastéis de Belém is at 3,5 km distance from Casa do Alto.
Take tram 15 to Belém, buy some 'Pastéis de Belém' and enjoy them by riverside. After visit CCB (Cultural Centre Belém) and see the free modern art exhibitions in Berardo's Collection.
Public Transports: see Belém.
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Pastéis de Belém
84 R. de BelémThe Old Confectionery bakes these delicious custard tarts since 1841, keeping their recipe under great secrecy.
Pastéis de Belém is at 3,5 km distance from Casa do Alto.
Take tram 15 to Belém, buy some 'Pastéis de Belém' and enjoy them by riverside. After visit CCB (Cultural Centre Belém) and see the free modern art exhibitions in Berardo's Collection.
Public Transports: see Belém.
The food is delicious - they offered a good variety of traditional Portuguese appetisers and has many Portuguese dishes on the menu.
Restaurante 'O Retiro do Chefe Costa' is only 1,1 km from Casa no Alto. Closed on mondays.
Restaurante Retiro do Chefe Costa
12 R. do AlvitoThe food is delicious - they offered a good variety of traditional Portuguese appetisers and has many Portuguese dishes on the menu.
Restaurante 'O Retiro do Chefe Costa' is only 1,1 km from Casa no Alto. Closed on mondays.
Visiting Lisbon gives you the opportunity to get acquainted with the Fado music. Classified as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2011, Fado is the purest expression of Lisboa's 'soul'. Much more than just a song, Fado is a musical manifestation of feeling Portuguese and a city's way of life, always accompanied by the solemn and melancholy chords of the Portuguese guitar. The internationalization of Fado nowadays, is greatly due to the charisma and the voice of Amália Rodrigues, the most renowned fado singer of all time, who from 1950's took Lisboa's song to the most prestigious venues, from Russia to Japan. More recently, a new generation of singers of his genre has given the song a new vitality, placing it in circuits of World Music.
Scattered in and around the center of Lisbon, particularly in the Bairro Alto, you can find various Fado houses, restaurants or bars where you can experience live performance of Fado while enjoying your meal or drink. These restaurants are more expensive than the regularly ones, but most of them are worth visiting them. Choose one that has a good value for money. In the direct surroundings you’ll find restaurant ‘Timpanas’, only 1,3 km from Casa No Alto, and 'Taberna da Saudade' (at 69 Rua Presidente Arriaga) at 2 km from the apartment. Some other well known Fado houses in Lisbon, among many others, are: 'Maria da Mouraria', 'Tasca da Bela', and 'A Tasca do Chico'.
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Timpanas - Fado & Food Group
22 R. Gilberto RolaVisiting Lisbon gives you the opportunity to get acquainted with the Fado music. Classified as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2011, Fado is the purest expression of Lisboa's 'soul'. Much more than just a song, Fado is a musical manifestation of feeling Portuguese and a city's way of life, always accompanied by the solemn and melancholy chords of the Portuguese guitar. The internationalization of Fado nowadays, is greatly due to the charisma and the voice of Amália Rodrigues, the most renowned fado singer of all time, who from 1950's took Lisboa's song to the most prestigious venues, from Russia to Japan. More recently, a new generation of singers of his genre has given the song a new vitality, placing it in circuits of World Music.
Scattered in and around the center of Lisbon, particularly in the Bairro Alto, you can find various Fado houses, restaurants or bars where you can experience live performance of Fado while enjoying your meal or drink. These restaurants are more expensive than the regularly ones, but most of them are worth visiting them. Choose one that has a good value for money. In the direct surroundings you’ll find restaurant ‘Timpanas’, only 1,3 km from Casa No Alto, and 'Taberna da Saudade' (at 69 Rua Presidente Arriaga) at 2 km from the apartment. Some other well known Fado houses in Lisbon, among many others, are: 'Maria da Mouraria', 'Tasca da Bela', and 'A Tasca do Chico'.
This place combines old and new and it gives some nostalgic feeling. Industrial design with new concept of eating.
1300 Taberna it's only 1,3 km from Casa no Alto.
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1300 Taberna
103 R. Rodrigues de Faria This place combines old and new and it gives some nostalgic feeling. Industrial design with new concept of eating.
1300 Taberna it's only 1,3 km from Casa no Alto.
If nothing else works try chocolate cake! Get there: see LX Factory.
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landeau chocolate
70 Rua das FloresIf nothing else works try chocolate cake! Get there: see LX Factory.
Star restaurants
MICHELIN Guide restaurant
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Solar dos Nunes
68 R. dos LusíadasStar restaurants
MICHELIN Guide restaurant
For breakfast, brunch & lunch. It's not expensive.
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The Portuguese Bakery
17C R. Visc. LuzFor breakfast, brunch & lunch. It's not expensive.
Estado d'Alma - Bistro & wine Bar. Garrafeira
Trendybar & bistro
The location and architecture of this restaurant is superb. It has a nice view of the Tagus River.
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Darwin's Café
The location and architecture of this restaurant is superb. It has a nice view of the Tagus River.
At his Belcanto, distinguished with two Michelin stars, one can enjoy new Portuguese cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere that still provides some of the former romance of the Chiado district. This is the style that truly defines José Avillez and expresses the course of his creativity.
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Belcanto
10A R. Serpa PintoAt his Belcanto, distinguished with two Michelin stars, one can enjoy new Portuguese cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere that still provides some of the former romance of the Chiado district. This is the style that truly defines José Avillez and expresses the course of his creativity.
Monday to Saturday, from 7.00 pm onward, in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, José Avillez offers small and varied gastronomic experiences full of flavour, wonder and fun that can be savored in the bar area or in the tables reserved for dinner. This is not a traditional restaurant. Here, not everything is what it seems.
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Mini Bar Theater José Avillez
18 R. Nova da TrindadeMonday to Saturday, from 7.00 pm onward, in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere, José Avillez offers small and varied gastronomic experiences full of flavour, wonder and fun that can be savored in the bar area or in the tables reserved for dinner. This is not a traditional restaurant. Here, not everything is what it seems.
This busy cafe is a popular destination for inexpensive bites as well as Sintra's famous queijadas (sweet cheese cakes) and travesseiros (almond pastries).
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Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasThis busy cafe is a popular destination for inexpensive bites as well as Sintra's famous queijadas (sweet cheese cakes) and travesseiros (almond pastries).
Founded in 2004, by the Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris surprises with an African food of quality. Always accompanied by live music that reminds the African landscapes.
African gastronomy.
Casa da Morna & Semba
11 R. Cozinha EconómicaFounded in 2004, by the Cape Verdean singer Tito Paris surprises with an African food of quality. Always accompanied by live music that reminds the African landscapes.
African gastronomy.
Nicola is one of the most famous cafés in Lisbon. It first opened its doors in the late 18th century, as a Rossio “botequim” (the old word for café) run by an Italian emigrant. This establishment quickly became popular in literary and political circles. Here, you could hear Bocage, a bohemian poet, improvise brilliant verses.
In 1928 Joaquim de Albuquerque recover it in featuring the art deco style architecture that you can see today.
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Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IVNicola is one of the most famous cafés in Lisbon. It first opened its doors in the late 18th century, as a Rossio “botequim” (the old word for café) run by an Italian emigrant. This establishment quickly became popular in literary and political circles. Here, you could hear Bocage, a bohemian poet, improvise brilliant verses.
In 1928 Joaquim de Albuquerque recover it in featuring the art deco style architecture that you can see today.
Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VNice terrace with view!
Hamburguês, hambúrgueres artesanais
118 A R. dos LusíadasHamburger and take away.
Parks & Nature
In Costa da Caparica there are amazing beaches where you can surf at any time of the year. Name of same beaches: Praia do Rei, Praia da Riviera, Praia da Charneca...
Try having a go at surfing!
It is approximately 13,6 km from Casa do Alto.
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Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoIn Costa da Caparica there are amazing beaches where you can surf at any time of the year. Name of same beaches: Praia do Rei, Praia da Riviera, Praia da Charneca...
Try having a go at surfing!
It is approximately 13,6 km from Casa do Alto.
Also known as “Green Lung of the city”. Nice park and forest, situated on a high hill above Lisbon, with beautiful view to the city and river and great for jogging.
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Monsanto Ecological Park
19 Parque Florestal de MonsantoAlso known as “Green Lung of the city”. Nice park and forest, situated on a high hill above Lisbon, with beautiful view to the city and river and great for jogging.
Nice and quiet surroundings for a nice walk a view, situated on a hill and part of the Agricultural University of Lisbon (Instituto Superior de Agronomia). # Peace & Quiet.
The entrance is free and located only 300 m from the apartment.
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Tapada da Ajuda
Tapada da AjudaNice and quiet surroundings for a nice walk a view, situated on a hill and part of the Agricultural University of Lisbon (Instituto Superior de Agronomia). # Peace & Quiet.
The entrance is free and located only 300 m from the apartment.
Very beautiful place, a 10.000 hectare mountain and coastal reserve 35 km a south of Lisbon. Mediterranean flora, in some cases unique. # Peace & Quiet.
It is approximately 40 km from Casa do Alto.
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Parque Natural da Arrábida
Very beautiful place, a 10.000 hectare mountain and coastal reserve 35 km a south of Lisbon. Mediterranean flora, in some cases unique. # Peace & Quiet.
It is approximately 40 km from Casa do Alto.
It is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. It includes the Serra de Sintra Mountain Range but extends all the way to the coast and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point.
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
It is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. It includes the Serra de Sintra Mountain Range but extends all the way to the coast and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point.
Shopping
It's a discount supermarket with fresh food. Located 800 m from Casa no Alto.
Daily 09:00 - 11:00
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Lidl Lisboa - R. Leão de Oliveira
19 R. Leão de OliveiraIt's a discount supermarket with fresh food. Located 800 m from Casa no Alto.
Daily 09:00 - 11:00
It's a good supermarket with fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry, meat and fish. Located 1,2 km from Casa no Alto.
Daily (summer) 09:00 - 21:00
Daily (winter) 09:00 - 20:30
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Pingo Doce Alcântara
43 R. de CascaisIt's a good supermarket with fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry, meat and fish. Located 1,2 km from Casa no Alto.
Daily (summer) 09:00 - 21:00
Daily (winter) 09:00 - 20:30
Small supermarket only 600 m from Casa no Alto.
Daily 09:00 - 21:00
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Minipreço
59 R. dos LusíadasSmall supermarket only 600 m from Casa no Alto.
Daily 09:00 - 21:00
Largest shopping complexes in one location. About 30 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar.
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El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarLargest shopping complexes in one location. About 30 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Av. Marquês de Tomar.
Largest shopping complexes in one location. About 20 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Cruz das Almas. Walk approximatelly 5 minutes.
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Vista panorámica de 360 grados de Amoreiras
1070 Av. Eng. Duarte PachecoLargest shopping complexes in one location. About 20 minutes with the bus 742. Take it in the Jardim do Alto de Santo Amaro and exit at Cruz das Almas. Walk approximatelly 5 minutes.
Papelaria Káká
170A Calçada da TapadaHere you can buy transport tickets for Carris (buses and trams).
At the 'Market Rosa Agulhas' you can find fresh products such as fish, meats, vegetables, fruits and regional products.
Rua Leão de Oliveira
Rua Leão de OliveiraAt the 'Market Rosa Agulhas' you can find fresh products such as fish, meats, vegetables, fruits and regional products.
OneOff - Loja de Conveniência. Her you can buy gourmet products of Portugal as wine & spirits, olive oil. It's also a Grocery that is open from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
R. Luís de Camões 132
132 Rua Luís de CamõesOneOff - Loja de Conveniência. Her you can buy gourmet products of Portugal as wine & spirits, olive oil. It's also a Grocery that is open from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Besides the wide commercial offer, including brands with international awareness, this Shopping Centre has beautiful balconies with a panoramic view to the Tejo River. This Shopping centre is the perfect place for a walk, for shopping or to enjoy a drink at the end of the day.
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Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama
40 Av. Dom João IIBesides the wide commercial offer, including brands with international awareness, this Shopping Centre has beautiful balconies with a panoramic view to the Tejo River. This Shopping centre is the perfect place for a walk, for shopping or to enjoy a drink at the end of the day.
Essentials
A safe and secure place where you can store your luggage, so you can have a care-free time to enjoy the city!
Small items - Cabine Luggage 4€; Large items - Suitcase and Backpack 6€; Big items - XL Suitcase 8€. To reach Casa no Alto - Bus 760 or tram 18E (Ajuda) Cais do Sodré - Rua João de Barros.
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Luggage Storage Lisbon - Chiado | Cais do Sodré
26 R. do AlecrimA safe and secure place where you can store your luggage, so you can have a care-free time to enjoy the city!
Small items - Cabine Luggage 4€; Large items - Suitcase and Backpack 6€; Big items - XL Suitcase 8€. To reach Casa no Alto - Bus 760 or tram 18E (Ajuda) Cais do Sodré - Rua João de Barros.
'Lava mais' - Self-service Wasserette near Casa no Alto. If you can't dry your clothes.
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R. Luís de Camões 26
26 Rua Luís de Camões'Lava mais' - Self-service Wasserette near Casa no Alto. If you can't dry your clothes.
When pharmacists are closed, there will be a notice on the window showing a list of the nearest pharmacists on duty which are open 24 hours.
Farmácia Teles
2 R. João de BarrosWhen pharmacists are closed, there will be a notice on the window showing a list of the nearest pharmacists on duty which are open 24 hours.
R. dos Lusíadas 59
59 Rua dos LusíadasMinipreço
Largo Calvário 29
29 Largo do CalvárioLoja Minipreço