Lisbon

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• 1 Cafés & bakeries 94° | SPECIALTY COFFEE BRAND R. Rodrigues Sampaio 89, 1150-279 Lisboa FlipTrip: Try the cheesecake made by the owner — it is worth coming back for. The coffee is excellent too, so you cannot go wrong with a slice and a cup.
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• 2 Museums & art Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian Rua Marquês de Fronteira 2, 1050-078 Lisboa @thisispapermag: Kengo Kuma’s sweeping wooden canopy connects the modern-art centre with its gardens through Japanese-inspired transitional spaces.
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• 3 Parks & nature Tapada das Necessidades CC das Necessidades, Lisboa @lisbonwithmegan: A wilder, quieter garden with ponds, ducks and mature trees.
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• 4 Restaurants Bougain Avenida Av. da Liberdade 164, 1250-146 Lisboa @andrechaica: A garden restaurant inside Hotel Valverde; lobster rice and tiramisu stood out on this visit. Source disclosure: Instagram collaboration with Bougain.
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• 5 Sights & landmarks Levitated Mass — EDP Sede II Rua Dom Luís I 12, 1249-008 Lisboa @thismintymoment: A striking contemporary architectural stop: Alejandro Aravena’s sculptural building. View the exterior from the public street. Visit note: EDP Sede II is an office building. View the architecture from the public street.
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• 6 Shops & markets Embaixada Praça do Príncipe Real 26, 1250-184 Lisboa @districtofchic: Portuguese designers gathered in a palace setting.
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• 7 Bars & nightlife Holy Wine Calçada da Estrela 15, 1200-661 Lisboa @_thehungryfeed: A tiny natural-wine bar where people spill onto the street on sunny days.
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• 8 Views & photo spots Limão Rooftop — H10 Duque de Loulé Av. Duque de Loulé 83, 1050-089 Lisboa @isa__m_: A rooftop terrace chosen for a relaxed pause above Lisbon.
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• 9 Activities & wellness Klaey Kreative Av. Frei Miguel Contreiras 54D, 1700-213 Lisboa @anna.s.fernandes: Freestyle pottery painting with materials and glazing included; reserve a session to create your own piece.
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• 10 Cafés & bakeries TIMS · Bakery & Café Rua Dom Luís I 22, 1200-109 Lisboa FlipTrip: A lovely spot for breakfast, coffee and freshly baked pastries. Zendaya and Tom Holland have stopped by too.
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• 11 Museums & art Museu das Comunicações R. do Instituto Industrial 16, 1200-225 Lisboa @exploringwithlexi: An intriguing stop for curiosity about design and the history of technology.
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• 12 Parks & nature Jardim Bordallo Pinheiro Campo Grande 245, 1700-162 Lisboa @lisbonwithmegan: A garden surprise: ceramic creatures among the plants beside Palácio Pimenta.
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• 13 Restaurants Santa Joana R. de Santa Marta 61B, 1059-002 Lisboa @lisboawithoutfilters: A restored-convent setting for Nuno Mendes’s contemporary Portuguese cooking.
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• 14 Sights & landmarks Biblioteca Palácio Galveias Campo Pequeno, 1049-064 Lisboa @studio_mathinna: An inspiring palace library with literary connections; finish with coffee in the garden. The exhibition cited in the post was temporary.
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• 15 Shops & markets Companhia do Campo R. Saraiva de Carvalho nº203, 1350-304 Lisboa @districtofchic: Bright, relaxed homewares for a colourful home.
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• 16 Bars & nightlife Fúria R de S. Bento 84, 1200-820 Lisboa @_thehungryfeed: A striking interior and serious cocktails without losing the fun.
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• 17 Views & photo spots Miradouro do Monte Agudo R. Heliodoro Salgado, 1170-175 Lisboa @amigaviajera: A less-visited viewpoint with a café, tucked away from the busiest sightseeing circuit.
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• 18 Activities & wellness ARTIS Chunxi PT, R. dos Jerónimos 22A @anna.s.fernandes: An art studio offering cake decoration, canvas work and decorative cream projects, including activities for children.
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• 19 Cafés & bakeries Tact R. Joaquim Casimiro 14a, 1200-737 Lisboa FlipTrip: Excellent coffee for anyone who loves a carefully made cup. The owner often prepares it himself and is happy to share his knowledge. Stay for breakfast — it is just as good.
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• 20 Museums & art Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência R. da Escola Politécnica 56, 1250-102 Lisboa @ruthioliver: A place to combine curiosity about nature with the history of science.
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• 21 Parks & nature Jardim Botânico da Ajuda Calçada da Ajuda, 1300-011 Lisboa @lisbonwithmegan: Historic terraces, unusual plants and views make this worth seeking out.
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• 22 Restaurants Animal Tv. da Glória 22, 1250-118 Lisboa @lisboawithoutfilters: A garden setting with fresh, balanced dishes; beef carpaccio, fish ceviche and tuna tartare were highlights.
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• 23 Sights & landmarks Palácio Fronteira Largo São Domingos de Benfica 01, 1500-554 Lisboa @joaofarinhafoto: A beautiful palace that remains a residence; arrange a visit rather than assuming unrestricted access.
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• 24 Shops & markets Joalharia do Carmo R. do Carmo 87B, 1200-093 Lisboa @districtofchic: A stop for ornate Portuguese filigree jewellery.
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• 25 Bars & nightlife Amor Records R. Frei Francisco Foreiro, Rua dos Anjos 2A @_thehungryfeed: A record-shop bar chosen for its weekend afternoon DJ atmosphere.
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• 26 Views & photo spots Jardim do Torel — viewpoint R. Júlio de Andrade, 1150-206 Lisboa @amigaviajera: A shady place for an afternoon pause or picnic with a view.
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• 27 Activities & wellness Collage Working Club — Jardins do Bombarda R. Gomes Freire 161, 1150-085 Lisboa @anna.s.fernandes: Try collage in a shared scissors-and-paper session. Check the current schedule before going.
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• 28 Cafés & bakeries Birdie Cafe R. Rebelo da Silva 4B, 1000-253 Lisboa FlipTrip: Come for the pastries: the co-owner, an experienced pastry chef from Kazakhstan, makes them herself, and they are exceptional. The coffee is good too, but the baking steals the show.
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• 29 Museums & art Museu Medeiros e Almeida R. Mouzinho da Silveira 4, 1250-194 Lisboa @barao_de_perdizes: An impressive private decorative-arts collection: look for Meissen porcelain, intricate boxes, silver and the founder’s jewellery.
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• 30 Parks & nature Estufa Fria Parque Eduardo VII, 1070-099 Lisboa @lisbonwithmegan: A tropical greenhouse of winding paths and waterfalls.
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• 31 Restaurants Rocco R. Ivens 14, 1200-227 Lisboa @travelcroats: Velvet chairs, a marble bar and relaxed Mediterranean glamour; the burrata and carbonara tagliatelle were favourites.
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• 32 Sights & landmarks Casa do Alentejo R. das Portas de Santo Antão 58, 1150-268 Lisboa @mamasviajeras: A surprisingly ornate palace behind an ordinary street entrance, with a Portuguese restaurant upstairs.
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• 33 Shops & markets Ceramica Factory Lxfactory, R. Rodrigues de Faria 103 Ed G @districtofchic: Colourful Portuguese tableware selected for its accessible prices.
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• 34 Bars & nightlife Memmo Alfama Tv. das Merceeiras 27, 1100-348 Lisboa @_thehungryfeed: A favourite for a drink with a view before dinner.
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• 35 Views & photo spots Chapitô à Mesa Costa do Castelo 7, 1149-079 Lisboa @lisboa_myohmy: A view-focused stop by the castle from the author’s selection.
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• 36 Activities & wellness Clay Clube R. da Palma 268, 1100-089 Lisboa @anna.s.fernandes: Regular group ceramics classes for trying a new craft. Visit note: Book a current Clay Clube session at Prisma, Rua da Palma 268; the programme also uses other studios.
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• 37 Cafés & bakeries Simpli Coffee R. Braamcamp 64, 1250-096 Lisboa @kisnisvesaire: A useful stop for coffee and croissants to take on a picnic. Branch note: the map points to the Braamcamp café; the original recommendation names the brand.
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• 38 Museums & art Pavilhão do Conhecimento Largo José Mariano Gago nº1, 1990-073 Lisboa @portugalwithkids.pt: Hands-on science where children can touch, explore and learn through interactive exhibitions.
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• 39 Parks & nature Jardim Gulbenkian Av. de Berna 45 A, 1067-001 Lisboa @lisbonwithmegan: Ponds, ducks and shady corners for a quieter city break.
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• 40 Restaurants Sant’Elmo R. do Poço dos Negros 188, 1200-425 Lisboa @travel_luckk: A cosy, casual choice, especially for octopus.
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• 41 Sights & landmarks Convento do Carmo Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa @topplacesandtravels: Romantic ruins included among the author’s Lisbon discoveries.
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• 42 Shops & markets Loja Real Praça do Príncipe Real 19, 1250-100 Lisboa @districtofchic: Independent sellers in a palace setting.
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• 43 Bars & nightlife Imprensa R. da Imprensa Nacional 46, 1250-127 Lisboa @_thehungryfeed: A grungier cocktail stop with oysters; check current offers directly.
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• 44 Views & photo spots Miradouro de Santo Amaro R. Academia Recreativa de Santo Amaro, 1300-001 Lisboa @mataharidharma: One of the author’s favourite miradouros, away from the usual central viewpoint circuit.
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• 45 Activities & wellness Amora Estúdio R. Paio Peres Correia 27B, 1900-191 Lisboa @anna.s.fernandes: A ceramics option with sessions aimed at children; check the current workshop calendar.
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• 46 Cafés & bakeries Café Castro’s — Locke de Santa Joana R. Camilo Castelo Branco 18, 1150-084 Lisboa @cat__travel_: Coffee, fresh pastries and sandwiches in a restored convent, with a coworking room and terrace. Source disclosure: Instagram collaboration with Café Castro’s.
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• 47 Museums & art MAAT Central — Museu da Eletricidade Avenida Brasília, Lisboa @portugalwithkids.pt: A chance for children to discover how electricity works through educational exhibits.
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• 48 Parks & nature Jardim Botânico Tropical Largo dos Jerónimos, 1400-209 Lisboa @thayvasques_: One of six gardens selected for a green escape; check current admission rather than relying on the old free-entry offer.
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• 49 Restaurants Rico Sabor Tv. dos Fiéis de Deus 28, Bairro Alto @travel_luckk: A no-frills Portuguese diner chosen for its straightforward local flavours.
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• 50 Sights & landmarks Palácio Valle Flôr R. Jau 54, 1300-314 Lisboa @topplacesandtravels: A palace setting from the author’s selection of beautiful, surprising Lisbon addresses. Check which areas welcome non-guests. Visit note: this is Pestana Palace hotel. Its restaurants welcome non-guests; reserve directly rather than assuming unrestricted access to hotel interiors.
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