Parque das Nações, previously called Expo 98 is a very nice place to walk around. There are many…read moreplaces you should visit, including the Science Museum, Oceanarium, the casino and the shopping centre Vasco da Gama. There is also the MEO arena, where big concerts take place.

Lisboa is known for its old-world charm that is apparent all throughout the city yet this area is…read morenew to the northeastern part of the city and while it's not a green park, it's also not to be skipped. Overlooking the water, it's an open area surrounded by flag staffs and concrete pavers leading to the bay. It's right next to the Vasco Gama Center which has a lot of foot traffic resembling a metropolitan skyscraper-filed zone with plenty of city appeal. If you're looking to hug a tree, you should look elsewhere. If you're into open areas where people can gather and stroll around, this might be your spot. My feet were on fire from climbing all those hills up and down all day so I was actually thrilled to see flat terrain for once...and so were my feet. There's nice sculptures and fresh breeze to soak in while overlooking the boasting new metropolis in Lisboa.

We passed by and happened to see the big ferris wheel from the street. The event is held at Parque…read moreEduardo (64 cares) VII with free entry. There are ticketed attractions including the wheel, ice rink, and carousels. We just walked around and looked at the different food stalls and shops. It was a nice way to get into the holiday spirit. Wonderland is open from late November to early January.

This is one of the two main Christmas markets in the city center (ish) of Lisbon. Though not as…read moreextravagant as the ones in Eastern Europe, it's still way better than anything in NYC. They have your typical stalls selling local food (but upcharged of course, and probably doesn't taste good), souvenirs, and some rides for the kids. The market is bigger and has a larger variety of stalls than the one over at Rossio Square. Definitely worth checking out!