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Lisbon weather essentials

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Jun
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
Jul
81°F 27°C
63°F 17°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
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71°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
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62°F 16°C
51°F 10°C
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Sidecar Touring Co.
Sidecar Touring Co.
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Ranked #1 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Motorcycle Trails
Oceanario de Lisboa
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Oceanario de Lisboa
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Ranked #2 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 819 reviews

The Oceanarium is one of the best facilities of its type.  It is well laid-out, very well maintained, and has excellent specimens in the viewing areas. It is also quite easy to... more »

Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  4.5 miles from city centre
Santini s Gelati
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Ranked #3 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Deserts
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
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Gulbenkian Museum (Museu Calouste Gulbenkian)
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Ranked #4 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 326 reviews
Owner description: The Gulbenkian complex features a museum that houses a magnificent private collection of Persian art, Egyptian sculptures,... more » Owner description: The Gulbenkian complex features a museum that houses a magnificent private collection of Persian art, Egyptian sculptures, and paintings by the Old Masters, as well as two concert halls for music and ballet performances. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Ballets; Concerts; Symphonies
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Belem
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Belem
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Ranked #5 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 789 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Cascais
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Cascais
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Ranked #6 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 390 reviews

Cascais, the pearl of Greater Lisbon An old fishermen's village Cascais has become an European Royalty Riviera in the second half of the XX Century and is now famous tourist... more »

Attraction type  Beaches; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  15.5 miles from city centre
Chiado
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Chiado
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Ranked #7 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
This is the fashionable shopping district in Lisbon.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Alfama
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Alfama
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Ranked #8 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 343 reviews
Owner description: Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its... more » Owner description: Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of its Visigothic roots, Arabic influence and fishing port heritage. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
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Ranked #9 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Bairro Alto
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Bairro Alto
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Ranked #10 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 339 reviews
Owner description: Restored old-apartment in the historical centre of the town. Very quiet street (police station 2 doors down) within walking... more » Owner description: Restored old-apartment in the historical centre of the town. Very quiet street (police station 2 doors down) within walking reach to the main touristic/historical sites.The apartment has almost everything. You just need to bring your private things (clothes)..Quiet and peaceful but very near the centre of the town (Baixa-Chiado). All types of transportation nearby. Flat with lots of light, very well decorated and comfortable. 2 rooms, one single, one double, and a sofa/bed for 2. Ideal for families or 2 couples travelling together. 32" LCD TV with 4 sports channels, DVD, Ipod stand, radio, Kettle, Microwave,Toaster, juice maker, Iron board and Iron, washing machine(clothes), GPS, 2 rechargeable cell phones, etc « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Pavilhao do Conhecimento (Science Museum)
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
Pavilhao do Conhecimento (Science Museum)
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Ranked #11 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
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National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
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Ranked #12 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews

The National Azulejo Museum The word “azulejo” means ceramic tile. There is a national museum dedicated to the azulejo in a former convent, the Convent of the Mother of God. The... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Trams & Funiculars
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
Trams & Funiculars
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Ranked #13 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Parque das Nacoes
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
Parque das Nacoes
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Ranked #14 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Tram 28
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Tram 28
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Ranked #15 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 687 reviews
Owner description: Vintage trams take passengers on a scenic trip from the city center at sea level up through the narrow maze of streets... more » Owner description: Vintage trams take passengers on a scenic trip from the city center at sea level up through the narrow maze of streets towards St. George Castle. « less
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)
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Ranked #16 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 568 reviews

St. George’s Castle On top of the highest hill in Lisbon sits St. George’s Castle. The area is called the Alfama. The castle started out as a 5th century Visigothic fort. Then the... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
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Ranked #17 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts; Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa)
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Lisbon Zoo (Jardim Zoologico de Lisboa)
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Ranked #18 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 124 reviews
The Lisbon Zoo features 2,000 animals and a dolphin show.
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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Berardo Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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Ranked #19 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Owner description: The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum that houses modern and contemporary art, togheter with modern, temporary exhibits.... more » Owner description: The Berardo Collection Museum is a museum that houses modern and contemporary art, togheter with modern, temporary exhibits. The permanent collection of the museum consist of the Berardo Collection, which is made up of modern en contemporary art, with major art movements like abstract expressionism, Abstraction-Création, action painting, body Art, constructivism, cubism, De Stijl, digital art, experimental art, geometric abstraction, kinetic art, minimal art, neo-expressionism, neo-plasticism, neo-Realism, op art, photography, photorealism, pop art, realism, suprematism, surrealism. The collection also consist of many important artists like Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Polock. Being located in the Culture Centre of Belém, it is right in the center of moderne culture of Lisbon. And to make it even more great, it's free for everybody. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  4.0 miles from city centre
Maritime Museum
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Maritime Museum
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Ranked #20 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: The world-famous Maritime Museum in Belem has a children’s section as well as ship models. Portugal was a world leader in... more » Owner description: The world-famous Maritime Museum in Belem has a children’s section as well as ship models. Portugal was a world leader in maritime exploration (Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, etc.) « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
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Ranked #21 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 119 reviews
Owner description: Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that... more » Owner description: Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's many famous explorers and adventurers. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
Baixa (Lower Town)
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Baixa (Lower Town)
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Ranked #22 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Located between the Rossio and the Praca do Comercio, this section is a shopper's paradise with several pedestrian streets.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
National Museum of Ancient Art
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
National Museum of Ancient Art
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Ranked #23 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: Considered to house the best collection of Portuguese and European art, this museum features works by Gonclaves, Bosch,... more » Owner description: Considered to house the best collection of Portuguese and European art, this museum features works by Gonclaves, Bosch, Raphael and more. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Cristo Rei Statue
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Cristo Rei Statue
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Ranked #24 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 69 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Carris Museum
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Carris Museum
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Ranked #25 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Carris is pleased to make public its memories and its contribution to Lisbon's growth for more than a century. This city has... more » Owner description: Carris is pleased to make public its memories and its contribution to Lisbon's growth for more than a century. This city has developed along with its public transport system.The existence of the Museum has two distinct and complementary reasons. The first concerns the creation of a collection based on historical and valuable objects, to ensure a global and updated knowledge of the company. The second aspect is the exposure of patrimony in order to contribute to the cultural development of the community and also to consolidate the company's image among the public. Internally, the Museum enhances human performance of its staff by strengthening their professional integrity, thanks to a deeper knowledge of the company.Carris Museum allows the visitor to take a journey through time using documents and objects that are placed at their disposal: reports, photos, uniforms, transport tickets, workshop equipment, trams, buses... « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Basilica da Estrela
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Basilica da Estrela
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Ranked #26 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Igreja de Sao Roque
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Igreja de Sao Roque
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Ranked #27 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Concerts; History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Rossio Square
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Rossio Square
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Ranked #28 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Owner description: Located in the heart of Lisbon, this vibrant and colorful city square is bursting with flower vendors, shoppers and people... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of Lisbon, this vibrant and colorful city square is bursting with flower vendors, shoppers and people bustling to and from their jobs. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Palace of the Marquises (Palacio Fronteira)
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Palace of the Marquises (Palacio Fronteira)
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Ranked #29 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
Estufa Fria
As featured in 3 days in Lisbon and 1 other guide
Estufa Fria
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Ranked #30 of 176 Attractions in Lisbon
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
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