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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Lisbon, packed with insider tips and ideas, colour maps, top 10 lists, and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Lisbon.
Discover international masterpieces at the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, take a quaint tram ride through intricately tiled streets, enjoy a vibrant nightlife in Cais do Sodr, or head to Sintra to explore dazzling palaces and ample greenery. From Top 10 churches and monasteries to the Top 10 beaches - this easy-to-use travel guide is packed with information to help you discover the very best of Lisbon.
Inside Top 10 Lisbon:
- Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a four-day trip
- Top 10 lists showcase Lisbons best attractions, covering Castelo de So Jorge, Mosteiro dos Jernimos, Torre de Belm, the S and many more
- Free laminated pull-out map of Lisbon, plus eight colour neighbourhood maps
- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Lisbons most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing
- Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day
- Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information
- Colour maps help you navigate with ease
- Covers Alfama, Castelo, Baixa to Restauradores, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Avenida and more
Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide to the region? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Lisbon for more in-depth information.
About DK Eyewitness Travel: DKs Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
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This hilltop castle is traditionally regarded as the site of Lisbons founding settlement. Archaeological finds dated to the 7th century BC support this theory, although the oldest castle remains are from the Moorish era. Portugals first king, Afonso Henriques, captured the Moorish citadel in 1147 and his successors added the Alcovas palace, which remained the royal residence until 1511. Following centuries of neglect, the castle was imaginatively restored in 1938, providing the city with one of its most attractive viewpoints.
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Porta de So Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo 218 800 620 www.castelodesaojorge.pt Main castle complex 9am9pm (6pm NovFeb) daily Torre de Ulisses camera obscura 10am5pm daily (depending on visibility) Castle museum 9am9pm daily (6pm NovFeb) Adm: 8.50; concessions 5; family groups 20; under-10s free - The west-facing esplanade is best in the late afternoon, when the sun is low.
- The outdoor bar at is a good place to relax after a visit to the castle.
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This grand gate leads onto the final steep climb up to the castle grounds. In a wall niche to the left is a figure of St George. His local connection may derive from the role played by English troops in the conquest of Moorish Lisbon.
The restored battlements at Castelo So Jorge
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This restaurant, in one of Lisbons most exclusive locations, serves traditional Portuguese and international food. Although the interior is very impressive (it was part of the 13th-century Alcovas palace), try to sit outside if you can the views are superb.
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On the site of the Alcovas palace, the museum contains a collection of artifacts excavated from the hilltop, such as Iron Age cooking pots and 15th-century tiles.
Castle Museum
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In one of the inner battlement towers, a camera obscura attached to a periscope projects images of the city. The castle has a history of distant gazing: Lisbons first observatory was set up there in 1779.
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Connected to the castle by a long series of steps, this tower once formed part of the outer fortifications. Today, it offers another angle from which to view the castle.
Steps to the Torre de So Loureno
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The tiny neighbourhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo, within the old citadel, is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon. It is home to ageing residents, younger investors and luxury hotels.
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The reconstruction of the inner castle is one of the great achievements of the 1938 restoration. With ten towers and a dividing inner wall, the restored castle closely matches the layout and size of the original.
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This site features traces of the most significant periods in Lisbons history, including settlements from the Iron Age.
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This bronze statue of Portugals first king was added to the esplanade in 1947. It is a copy of an 1887 work by Soares dos Reis (the original is in Guimares).
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