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t A shaded miradouro over-looking Lisbon's rooftops.

Creamy custard tarts and the spine-tingling wail of traditional fado music. Steep, winding streets, with incredible views waiting at the top. World-class art, found within renowned museums or along azulejo-lined city streets. Whatever your dream trip to Lisbon includes, this DK Eyewitness travel guide will prove the perfect travelling companion.

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Long lauded for its plentiful sunshine and excellent value, Lisbon’s charms run far deeper. As befits one of the world’s oldest cities, the capital of Portugal oozes history and tradition. Ancient buildings – from the Moorish to the Manueline – dot its diverse neighbourhoods (many of which can be traversed by jaunty wooden tram), while the brimming galleries of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian Founder’s Collection also indicate a rich past. Beyond the city centre, day trips to palace-strewn Sintra or the golden shores of Lisbon’s oft-forgotten beaches are within easy reach.

But the city also has a deserved reputation for European cool. Experience the vibrant streetlife of the Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré districts, or peruse contemporary design collections at the eye-catching Museu de Arte, Arquitetura e Tecnologia (MAAT). While traditional refreshments – think fresh seafood and the country’s ubiquitous fortified wine – are still very much a draw, a fast-developing foodie scene and rooftop bars that make the most of Lisbon’s spectacular panoramas now offer travellers a slick alternative.

From the jumbled streets of the Alfama to atmospheric Belém and beyond, we’ve broken Lisbon down into easily navigable chapters, with detailed itineraries, expert local knowledge and colourful, comprehensive maps to help you plan the perfect visit. Whether you’re staying for a weekend, a week, or longer, this DK Eyewitness guide will ensure that you see the very best the city has to offer. Enjoy the book, and enjoy Lisbon.


1 The Elevador da Bica tram climbing a steep city street.

2 A golden curve of beach in Setúbal, on Lisbon’s coast.

3 The vast Monument to the Discoveries in Belém.

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