1. Castelo de Sao Jorge
Address: R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal.
This is a Moorish Castle located in a hilltop and considered as the historic centre of Lisbon. The castle complex consists of the castle, some ancillary buildings, garden and a large terrace square from where the beautiful views of Lisbon is possible. This castle built in the mid of 11th century.
2. 25th April Bridge
Address: Ponte 25 de Abril, Lisboa, Portugal.
This is the largest suspension bridge in Europe connecting Lisbon and Almada across Tagus River. It was inaugurated in 1966. Travel through train offers you the amazing sightseeing of the city.
3. Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Address: Av. de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal.
Calouste Gulbenkian is a Portuguese Museum in Lisbon. This museum includes collection of 6400 pieces of art. The famous of them are Hermitage paintings, antiques of 20th century, Roman Medallions, coins, ceramics, prints and the art expresses the Culture of Asia, Europe, Roman, Greek and Islamic .
4. Universidade de Coimbra
Address: Cidade Universitária, Alameda da Universidade, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal.
University of Coimbra is a public University in Coimbra, Portugal. It is established in 1920in Lisbon and in 2013, UNESCO added this University in to world heritage list. This is one of the Oldest University in the World. Visiting though Botanical gardens, Huge Central Library, stadium, Theatre, an astronomical observatory etc. will be an amazing experience.
5. Torre de Belem
Address: Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal.
Belem Tower is popularly known as �Tower of St. Vincent� located on the northern bank of Tagus in Lisbon and built in 1521. UNESCO classified this site as �cultural Heritage of Humanity�. The architecture includes both mediaeval keep tower and modern bulwark. It is considered as a cultural reference and a symbol of Uniqueness of Portugal.
6. Oceanario de Lisboa
Address: Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal.
This is an Oceanarium in Lisbon. This is the largest indoor Aquarium in Europe. It is located at Parque das Nacoes. This aquarium has a larger collection of marine species including Sharks, penguins, starfish, seagulls; rays etc. will be an exciting experience especially for children. Major attraction in this aquarium is Sunfish, which need special care. The total area divided in to four named North Atlantic, Antarctic, Tropical Indian Coral reef and Temperate Pacific Kelp Forest.
7. Mosteiro Dos Jeronimos
Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal.
It is a former monastery of Saint Jerome located near Tagus River, Lisbon. In 1983, it is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture expresses the Manueline style in 16th Century. Left of the entrance you can see the Monuments of Vasco Da Gama and famous poet Luis Vaz de Camoes. The most noticeable portion of this Monastery is ornate side entrance of South Portal.
8. Cathedral of Lisbon
Address: Largo da Sé, 1100-585 Lisboa, Portugal.
This is a Roman Catholic church in Lisbon attracts visitors with its different styles of amazing architecture like Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture styles. It has large circular windows, three aisles, chapel etc. This is included in the list of National monument.
9. Rock in Rio-Lisboa
Address: Av. Dr. Arlindo Vicente 406, Lisboa, Portugal.
If you are a music lover, participate in it and this music festival in Lisbon is considered as one of the biggest music festival in the World. Usually it takes place during the month of June for five days. Various music performances of popular musicians are able to see here on these days.
10. Rua Augusta
Address: R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisboa, Portugal.
If you are a shopping lover, do a visit through the streets of Rua Augusta. This is the shopping paradise of Lisbon. You can find endless shops which sell flowers, bags, cloths, shoes, musical instruments, outdoor cafes etc. There is a triumph arch in the entrance of the street and you can reach the top of the tower through an elevator for enjoying the 360 degree views of the city.
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