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    Praça Martim Moniz

    3.3 (10 reviews)
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    Praça Martim Moniz
    Richard S.

    This large square is the heart of Lisbon's multicultural Martim Moniz neighborhood. Also the terminal for the 28 and 12 trams. The Hotel Mundiial where we stayed in across the street from the park.

    Catarina L.

    A couple of years ago this big square was revamped and is now a lively celebration of the melting pot that the Martim Moniz area became. Shaking off its earlier reputation of an indigent and scary place, the Martim Moniz square and surroundings are beginning to see some more investment from Lisbon's city council, which is paying off as you can now walk around here feeling perfectly safe, let the kids run around playing and even enjoy a few afternoon or evening drinks. Food stands and tables are dotted around the square, and there's also a lounging space, Wifi available and a DJ table. There's usually world music playing anytime of the day, a DJ shows up in the early evening and the food stands seem to be open most of the day. You'll also find bathrooms - you need to ask for the key in one of the stands, though -, recycling bins for the food trays, plenty of sitting and shade and nice decoration details - like the poems written on the tree pots or the hanging bicycles. There's a lot of delicious and diverse food here, from portuguese regional treats, like Bolo do Caco, to chinese dumplings, African food and even sushi. To drink, shop around and you'll probably find something that suits you: fruit juices, iced teas, cocktails like caipirinhas or just a simple beer. A cool place to hangout with friends or for a different and not very expensive meal al fresco. It's easy to get to and from here, the square is served by its own metro station on the north side and taxis flock around the place. I would give it the full five stars if it weren't for the fact that a few people don't clean up after themselves, leaving food on the tables, which sometimes attracts flies or even aggressive pigeons. "And that's why we can't have nice things", aha :)

    They wouldn't let me take pictures inside : (

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    Praça do Comércio - View of the bridge

    Praça do Comércio

    4.5(52 reviews)
    0.9 kmBaixa, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado

    This square is full of life! Lots of people, photo displays depending on the holiday (we were there…read morearound Christmas so there was a giant tree and letters), and various cafes to sit outside, street performers and more. Around sunset you'll likely see a stream of people sitting by the river to watch the sky hue up and it's so beautiful. Great spot to wander and take a leisurely stroll.

    This is a popular site in Lisbon. It's a big plaza with lots of little shops and restaurants…read morenearby. Three sides of the square are surrounded with bright yellow walls/buildings, while the fourth side of the square is made up by the water! I think that's a cool feature! You enter it through a big, pretty stone arch, and in the very center of the plaza is a statue. When I went, I enjoyed hearing a man sing opera under the arch. It contributed to a nice atmosphere. It felt fitting. I came across this location more than once so it's relatively easy to get to depending on where you are/where you're going. I had sardines for the first time at a restaurant in the plaza, and I wish I could remember the name of the restaurant! They were so good!!! They had a nicer flavor than I expected- mild and salty with maybe a bit of sweetness too. Crispy thin texture on the outside, too. And much larger sized fish than I expected. I was lucky to be there during sardine season/festival, so I'm sure that helped.

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    Praça do Comércio - Looking southward through Arco da Rua Augusta towards the Tagus River and the Statue of King José I

    Looking southward through Arco da Rua Augusta towards the Tagus River and the Statue of King José I

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    Oceanário de Lisboa

    4.6(151 reviews)
    6.5 kmParque das Nações

    This aquarium was fantastic! I loved the flow of it, where there's one naturtal pathway that leads…read moreyou from the start to the finish. We started at the top floor through a special exhibit which was beautiful, and then worked our way down. You'll pass penguins and waterfalls, you can go over a wooden bridge through a little tropical feeling forest, and onto the playful otters. Then you'll continue around passing the giant central tank. As you descend, you'll get additional looks at the tank and different viewpoints like watching the penguins dive below the water. This is the first aquarium to capture my son's delight, but I also think he's just turned the corner on appreciating animals (or at least sea life). Our toddler daughter also enjoyed it very much! We all did. We don't typically book into zoos or aquariums unless they are top in the world, and this aquarium was very highly rated, so I was very happy we came. It was a perfect attraction for our family, but I also would have been happy I came even if this was a trip without kids. With kids? A slam dunk. You can add a gondola ride onto your aquarium ticket which we did. We booked the roundtrip gondola and our kids enjoyed the experience. I wouldn't say it's a must do, but it's not terribly expensive and if you have kids, they'll like this experience too. If you're up for a packed day, you can do the science museum which is next door as well. I read it's a very interactive hands on museum but we had to get back that day. The aquarium is a half day experience. I think we there for 2.5 hours.

    I've been to many aquariums, but this was easily one of my favorite experiences. It's not…read moreoverwhelming in size, but it is incredibly well-designed and spacious, which made the visit feel very relaxed. The standout is definitely the massive central aquarium--it's stunning and keeps the kids completely engaged as you move through the levels. It was also great to see that the animals appear to be in excellent condition and the habitats are pristine. If you are in Lisbon with children, this is a must-see. It's a high-quality, manageable outing that the whole family will actually enjoy!

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    Telecabine (cable cars)

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    Around Lisbon

    Around Lisbon

    5.0(3 reviews)
    3.6 kmCampolide

    Today we took a full day small group tour to Évora, led by the incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and…read morefunny Nuno. The sites, of course, were fascinating, but it was truly Nuno's insight into each stop that made the tour. He also made wonderful conversation on the way there and back, patiently answering my many questions about Portuguese history & contemporary life in Lisbon. Highly recommend!

    The Full-Day Best of Sintra and Cascais Small-Group Tour with Nunu was a great tour…read more Nunu was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. He handled our tour with grace and professionalism! Starting out, we went to Sintra but unlike other tours we walked the grounds to get to Peña Palace vice getting dumped off with the herd at the main gate. A truly relaxing experience, the grounds were calm and peaceful, the walk was inclined but easy for a group of seasoned adults. The visit to the palace was vivid with color and informative. Next stop we visit the nearby town with ample time to catch lunch at one of many eateries and/or shop at the many stores. Be sure to get a Pastéis de Nata before you depart! A scenic drive through the hills as you travel to the furthest western point in the European Continent, this stop with the green hills, crashing waves, and lighthouse was amazing! A final drive to the beach line you will enter Cascais where you will have time to explore the tourist beach haven or visit the free museum on its history. Whether you want a good drink or another Pastéis de Nata you will enjoy the wind and the water in this town before ending back at you hotel or air BnB. A great trip to plan into you schedule and do ask for Nunu, he was the icing on the cake of this tour!

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    Around Lisbon
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