In these websites you can find more information about the public transports in the city:

• Carris
• Metropolitano de Lisboa
• Moovit

Portuguese – With Latin origins, Portuguese is the third most spoken European language in the world, by about 200 million people. Other Portuguese-speaking countries: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe, Brazil and East Timor.

Portugal has a population of around 10 million and 310 thousand inhabitants. Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has approximately 504,000 inhabitants.

Electric power: 230 / 400 volts at 50 hertz frequency. Plugs follow European standards. The use of bladed plugs (American standard) must be combined with an adaptor for 230 volts and an adapter plug.

Euro is the official Currency of Portugal.

Known as the city of seven hills, Lisbon shines with its characteristic sunny Portuguese atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy the sights of the city's various viewpoints, visit historic places and enjoy nights of great entertainment.

• Bairro Alto e Chiado

Bairro Alto is one of the most characteristic and attractive areas of the city. Typical and popular, Bairro Alto has many modern facets, and is now an emblematic nightlife area. It is an exciting neighbourhood, full of attractions, combining eccentricity and sophistication with tradition and antiquity. A walk around Bairro Alto is an experience that cannot be repeated anywhere else in the city. After Bairro Alto, take a walk to Chiado, where you will discover an even more sophisticated atmosphere. A meeting point for young people, artists and intellectuals, Chiado is an area of emblematic cafés, such as "A Brasileira", art schools, theatres, commerce and living history. n addition to its intrinsic beauty, it is the people who make Chiado what it is, with their activities. The Carmo area, after Chiado, has some of the most fascinating historical sites in the city, such as the Carmo Convent and Church, which have maintained their elegance and grandiosity. Here, you can visit the ruins and the Carmo Archaeological Museum, which holds a collection of prehistoric, Roman, medieval, Manueline, Renaissance and Baroque artefacts. Largo do Carmo is also emblematic for contemporary Portuguese History, the place of important events of the 1974 Revolution. Carmo is connected to Baixa by another key monument of the city, the irresistible Santa Justa Elevator. From the top of the Elevator there is a great view over Baixa Pombalina. Don't miss the opportunity to go up the Elevator, the only vertical lift providing a public service and designed by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, which explains its unique architectural style.

• Baixa

In Baixa, the traditional shopping area of the city, you will find many shops and a large area for walks. Rua Augusta is the main street of Baixa Pombalina, located between Terreiro do Paço (traditionally referred to by the British as The Square of the Black Horse), open to the river and a symbol of power, and the beautiful Praça do Rossio (Dom Pedro V Square). At the top of Rossio, discover the Avenida da Liberdade, and take a walk along that, which in the 9th century was the city's "Passeio Público". Today, the Avenue is full of luxury shops, with the most cosmopolitan and international trade in the city.

• Belém

In Belém, at the riverside, you will find two magnificent monuments of “Manuelino” aesthetics: the Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Designed in the 16th century by Francisco Arruda, the Torre de Belém is a quadrangular tower with a polygonal spire facing the Tejo River. The exterior is adorned with abundant decoration, which is much more restrained in terms of decoration. Much more recent, but still invoking the Era of Discoveries in Belém, is the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. The monument, from 1960, commemorates the five hundredth anniversary of the death of Infante D.Henrique, the Navigator, paying tribute to the instigator of the Discovery Journeys and one of the most important Portuguese navigators. The uniqueness of Belém is undoubtedly its role as a symbol of the "golden age" of the Era dos Descobrimentos. However, the modern age and cultural entertainment are also present in CCB - Centro Cultural de Belém. To take a walk down the extensive gardens, to admire the view of the river or simply to relax with a delicious "pastel de belém", a visit to Belém is fundamental.

The Pastel de Belém is a true culinary treasure. Founded in 1837, the "factory" attracts hundreds of visitors. And it is not surprising, as this secret recipe produces an unforgettable delicacy. Lisbon's gastronomy is, in every sense, original and very tasty. Steaks are among the most popular dishes, the Café Steak being the most typical of Lisbon. In any restaurant, you will find at least one salted codfish dish and some restaurants are exclusively specialised in recipes using this much appreciated fish. Take a walk in the streets in autumn or winter to discover the famous roasted chestnuts. Sold on the streets, they have become an integral part of daily life in the city. Tasty and crunchy, chestnuts are essential to any walk through the streets of Lisbon. During your walk, you will also discover one of the most original elements of the city: the Calçada Portuguesa, This traditional black and white stone mosaic pavement is a traditional form of urban decoration and a clear expression of national culture

When talking about cultural expressions, it is inevitable to mention Fado. In Lisbon, there are numerous Casas de Fado, mainly in the popular neighbourhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto. From the most formal, where the emotional force of this unique musical form generates a The unique emotion intensified by the voice and the music, combining joy and sadness, always reflecting life in all its strength and passion.

• Docas

Also at the riverside front are the Docas. The Docks of Lisbon, and particularly Alcântara, are among the favourite meeting spots of Lisbon's locals. Families and people of all ages enjoy the river and the variety of places to walk and meet their friends. More than just entertainment, in this modern age, Lisbon now offers excellent conditions and facilities for professional activities and events, such as conferences. FIL, in Parque das Nações, as well as the refurbished and modernised Lisbon Congress Centre, or the Belém Cultural Centre, are examples of some of the buildings available for professional activities. In fact, Lisbon has found the impossible formula of combining work and entertainment in a single trip.

• Parque das Nações

Parque das Nações is also ideal for all ages. In the eastern part of Lisbon, you can find an extensive cultural, entertainment, residential and business centre, which has become a main focus of the city's life and an example of integrated modern living. An area that amazes all visitors with its harmony, with the river sight and the diversity it offers. One should also not miss the Lisbon Aquarium, which will delight the younger and the older visitors with the diversity of its fauna. The Pavilhão do Conhecimento and the Vasco da Gama Tower are other attractions of this unique park. It is a fantastic experience to take a ride in the cable car, which offers wonderful sights along the 1 km circuit.

• At night

Lisbon is a very active city. There is always something happening 365 days a year. Cultural events, parties, fairs, festivals are a constant of the Portuguese capital. But it is at night that the main entertainment doors open, with whole neighbourhoods dedicated to entertainment. Young adults are the biggest consumers of Lisbon's nightlife, maintaining the tradition of night-time entertainment until the early hours of the morning. Bairro Alto has a unique tradition in the history of Lisbon's nightlife. Ever changing, it has become one of the areas of the city with the most night clubs. The narrow streets are filled with people every night, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, when everyone enjoys the weekend. The number of streets and the great diversity of people make the Bairro Alto a place with a very diverse public, from young people of all styles, to older customers looking for quiet bars with good music. One of the particular characteristics "Bairro", as it is called by its habitués, is that the nightlife is always in the streets. The neighbourhoods around Bairro Alto now also have plenty of nightlife, such as Bica, Príncipe Real and Rato.

The riverside areas offer plenty of nightime entertainment and some of the most popular nightclubs. The best known are on Av. 24 de Julho, as well as the Santos area. There, you can find dozens of bars and some of the most popular clubs in the city. In Docas, in Alcântara and Santo Amaro, you can also find lots of entertainment, right next to the river. These areas, which are also very active during the day, offer the perfect location for a great night out. You can also explore the gastronomy and nightlife in Santa Apolónia area, where you will find bars, clubs and excellent restaurants.

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