Visiting Lisbon
Lisbon, capital of Portugal, was founded 3000 years ago. Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills. When travelling for the first time to Lisbon it is important to know that the city is a little hilly, especially when walking in summertime, this is because it is located among seven hills, although there are a very good communications.
- Places of interest around Lisbon at Portugal Virtual
- To find out about the location of each district have a look at Lisbon city map
Lisbon photos
Lisbon counts with metro, elevators and other types of transport. In the historical centre one can travel by tram enjoying the city insights.
Summer terrace
Nice terrace bar overlooking the houses and roofs of Lisbon.
Coloured windows
Funny building with lights in different colours in Lisbon centre, Portugal.
Lisbon old town during the night
Typical house in Lisbon Alfama district with its courtyard during the night.
Lisbon old town
Clothes are drying out during late summer day in Lisbon old town, South Portugal.
Bairro alto district
Typical narrow street in Bairro alto district, Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon old town colours
Colourful houses in the old town of Lisbon, Portugal
Yellow tram
Electric trams can tour you around Lisbon city, specially nr. 15 and 28.
Lisbon elevator tower
Fine decorated Santa Justa elevator tower in the centre of Lisbon.
Warehouse
Old warehouse windows close to the center of Lisbon in Portugal.
Iron ornaments
Neogothic iron decoration of Santa Justa elevator in Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon hills
Typical roofs and houses in Downtown Lisbon, Portugal.
Lots of balconies
Residential building with many windows and mini balconies in the city of Lisbon.
Lisbon buildings
After 1755 earthquake most buildings in Lisbon were completely rebuilt by marquis of Pombal.
Lisbon city roofs
Centre of Lisbon seen from above - Photo taken from Santa Justa elevator.
Lisbon tram
Famous public transport in Plaza do Comercio, Lisbon.
Lisbon metro
Modern and colorful Olaias metro station in Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon central square
Plaza do Rossio offers coffee shops and nice views of Lisbon castle.
Coffee break
Photo of a typical street cafeteria located in the centre of Lisbon.
Convento do Carmo arc
Visit remaining walls of Convento do Carmo ruins in Lisbon, Portugal.
"Y" shaped tubes
Phhto of funny Y shaped tubes found on the back side of an old building in the centre of Lisbon, Portugal.
Photo of Santa Justa elevator
This old elevator connects low and high parts of the city. Visit it to see spectacular views of Lisbon from above.
Statue of Pedro IV
Statue of Dom Pedro in Plaza del Rossio square - Centre of Lisbon photo taken from Santa Justa elevator.
