Things To Do

Carmo Convent

This grey roofless edifice is all that remains of the once magnificent Gothic-style Carmo Church. The church, cracked open like an eggshell, is a striking reminder of the events of that All Saints’ Day of 1755 when the great earthquake shook, swayed and all but destroyed the Portuguese capital. Carmo Church or Convent (it is often referred to as the Convento do Carmo) was founded in the last quarter of the 14th-century by Nuno Álvares Pereira, the great military leader who defeated Juan, King of Castile, in the decisive Battle of Aljubarrota.Today it houses a fascinating archaeological museum with a fine collection of prehistoric remains, medieval tombs, early coins and rare pottery. 5€ entry for adults, 4€ for seniors (65+)

LXFactory

In 1846, one of Lisbon’s most significant factories, the weaving and textile company Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonense, found its home in Alcântara. In the following years, the industrial site was occupied by a food processing company. After years of being hidden from the public eye, this little fraction of the city has now been unveiled and returned to the community in the form of Lx Factory. Now with over 50 shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and revolving exhibitions and music/visual art performances.

National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)

Castelo de S. Jorge

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Pastéis de Belém

A Ginjinha

Historic open bar for locals sipping cherry like liquor - ginjinha!

Jerónimos Monastery

Belem Tower

Medieval fortified tower on a river island offering estuary views

Queluz National Palace

About 45 minutes outside of Lisbon towards Sintra on train (Take the train to the Queluz-Belas stop) or a 30 min car ride from downtown Lisbon.