When Jamie W and I arrived in Lisbon, the first thing we did was take a long walk on the…read morecobblestone streets to Alfama, the city's historic center. This spot was the destination I had in mind as I knew the sunset view from here would provide the ideal introduction to Lisbon for Jamie. Alfama's rustic cityscape is full of red rooftops and whitewashed buildings, which provides ripe Instagram material. As you'd expect, the wide terrace gets crowded during magic hour when selfie-itis reaches epidemic proportions. There's an open-air cafe, but we didn't bother trying it since we realized edible temptations awaited us after our obligatory stop here. The adjacent Miradouro de Santa Luzia is just a few steps below and offers a terrace colonnade where buskers play their music for tips. RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/6UdREADBcP

The viewpoint is steps away from the more popular Santa Luzia viewpoint. The big balcony above…read moreAlfama gives you views of the red tiled rooftops. Honestly, you can find this view in many locations around Lisbon so I didn't feel as if it's a must stop.

We walked in this neighborhood and it was surrounded by many nightclub and bar options. Most…read morebecome alive later in the night but walking through the streets is a treat. We came back later and the place was thriving with vendors and an awesome DJ! The food was amazing and i had the best churros I've ever tasted! Walking around the park and dancing to the incredible music the DJ played made for a very memorable evening. And you can see a beautiful view of the entire city!

Man, what a great discovery. We had an amazing evening there enjoying a fantastic live band that…read moreplayed everything from amazing blues to Jimi Hendrix' foxy lady. Great music loving crowd. Inexpensive drinks. If you're in Lisbon you've got to visit this place.

This is such a cute little colorful section of street in Lisbon!…read more A short section of the street is painted hot pink, and there's colorful umbrellas hanging all above- great for color AND some extra shade during the day! Because it's a relatively short part of the road (especially the part with the umbrellas) it can get a little busy, but it's still fun to check out and get a little photo! There's a couple restaurants that are on this street if you want to stay a bit longer than just a quick sighting or a simple walk through.

Jamie W and I had heard about Lisbon's so-called "Pink Street" but didn't know anything about the…read morebusinesses that operate on this short, 500-foot block. With the rainbow umbrellas and painted pink pavement, we were thinking it might be a collection of raucous gay bars much like Calle del Pecado ("Street of Sin") in Sitges. However, we arrived in the late afternoon before the nightlife activities began. What we observed were mainstream cafes and bars that apparently draw throngs of straight tourists after dark. In the light of day, it was a relative dead zone. We didn't come back in the evening for the purported debauchery since we subsequently discovered the Principe Real neighborhood, Lisbon's gay epicenter. Meantime, take your Instagram shot and move on (Photo 4). RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/JE8LVXSTR7

A beautiful castle in the hills of Lisbon. Its free to enter with the Lisboa card. Has been there…read moresince the 12th century and has served as an important part of Portuguese history. I love the fact that you can walk the walls. See the archer slits from the archers point of view. Walk up the stairs that the invading armies would've used. Walk the courtyards that has been there for centuries. And to sit on the stone walls and see a birds eye view of the city with the sun setting. So many historical features to see and photograph and admire. The route up to the castle itself is an adventure all on its own. With narrow streets and steep inclines. Fortunately you can take the tram or the bus up there with ease. Its also really nice that peacocks have made the castle their home now. So you can see them wandering the cobbled walkways. And at night they are all up in the trees which adds to the charm and awe of this castle. I would definitely recommend visiting this castle at least once when your in Lisbon!!

Definitely a castle you should visit when you're visiting Lisbon. If you're staying in Lisbon,…read moreyou'll see it when you are in the downtown area. Do you see it? Seeing a piece of Portuguese history in person is something I've always wanted to do. Since this castle is atop the city, it offers some of the best views of this bustling town. You probably just need a couple of hours to tour the grounds.

Highly suggest this if you are in Lisbon. Might be the best thing I have seen in Lisbon yet and I…read morehave seen a lot of the main attractions. The house tour is a must (no pictures) and the guide is so knowledgeable about the history of the Palácio and Portugal. There are so many beautiful nooks to get lost in. So much beauty and history packed into this Palácio. A bit far from the city center which makes this even more worth your visit. It feels like you are one of a handful of people visiting and there were a few times I had the property almost to myself.

This really is a great venue to have a wedding or any event. Our family had a 50 person ceremony…read more They take care of it all. They catered the 4 course meal, took care of the flowers, officiant, cake, DJ,and everything that needed to be done other than the photographer. We were there for around 10 hours for the entire wedding and they made sure that everything went off without a hitch. We had the ceremony in the lower garden, and moved to the upper garden for cocktails and then the porch for the meal and dancing the night away. I highly recommend this place and really felt like we were at one of the best events ever which tells me they must do good for most others that take advantage of this beautiful venue.

Wow, this building is beautiful and so ornate. Insane to me that it was built in Brazil long ago…read moreusing Portuguese-made materials (like tile) and then later SHIPPED back to Portugal where it was reassembled. Absolutely wild.

Amazing architecture and decor, just a breathtakingly beautiful church…read more Walking through and seeing the frescos, sculpted ceilings truly leaves you in awe of the beauty

Beautiful example of 1500's architecture. The inside is splendid and the statues on the side altars…read moreare magnificent. Make sure you take the time to see each of the side altars as they each are an example of an event in time. There is no charge to visit unless you want to see the museum next door.