Seven hills, azulejos & river light
Lisbon
Lisboa · Tiled hills, trams & fado
Portugal's sun-washed capital tumbles down seven hills to the Tagus in a cascade of tiled facades, miradouro viewpoints and rattling yellow trams. Fado drifts from Alfama's alleys while riverside plazas open to the Atlantic light.
Top sightsSights
Belém Tower & Jerónimos
Manueline monuments to the Age of Discovery.
Alfama & Tram 28
A labyrinth of fado alleys ridden by the iconic tram.
São Jorge Castle
A Moorish hilltop castle with sweeping city views.
Time Out Market
A food hall gathering the city’s best chefs and pastries.
Miradouros
Terraced viewpoints framing the river and rooftops.
What to eatFood
Pastel de nata
Warm custard tarts, best from Belém with cinnamon.
Bacalhau
Salt cod prepared in countless traditional ways.
Bifana
A garlicky pork sandwich, the classic quick lunch.
Good to know
- Wear good shoes — the hills and cobbles are steep and slippery.
- A rechargeable Viva Viagem card covers trams, metro and funiculars.
- Sintra and Cascais are easy, spectacular day trips.
Getting there
Lisbon Airport is close to the center by metro; trains and buses fan out across the country.
Next city
Porto