Belem Tower
This impressive fortified tower was built in the early 16th Century to commemorate the expedition of Vasco de Gama to India. With its open-work balconies and domed turrets, it’s one of the greatest examples of the Portuguese late Gothic style called Manueline. This tremendous construction has become a tribute to Portugal’s power during the Age of Great Discoveries. Built in order to defend the port’s entrance, it also served as a prison during the late 16th to 19th Centuries. Since 1983, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
The Hieronymites Monastery, situated just in front of Belém Tower, can be considered the most notable monument of Lisbon. It was built as a house for Hieronymite monks on the same site of the Ermida do Restelo, a hermitage founded by Henry the Navigator circa 1450. The present structure was built on the orders of Manuel I (1515-1520) to commemorate Vasco da Gama's successful return from India. Originally meant as a church for the burial of the House of Aviz, it eventually became a house of prayer for seamen leaving the port. Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto, meaning ‘upper quarter’, is located in the very heart of Lisbon, being one of the oldest districts and the main residential, shopping and entertainment centre. The Bairro is the heart of Lisbon's youth and nightlife scene with its numerous clubs and bars of all kinds. There are also many gorgeous art galleries here, including Zé dos Bois, along with bookshops like Ler Devagar or arty gift shops like Hold Me, which help create the unique spirit of this magical place. St. George's Castle
The Castle of São Jorge, located on the highest hill of the historical centre, is believed to be the cradle of Lisbon, where the city actually began. It was constructed by the Moors on the site of a 5th-Century Visigoth fort. At the main entrance, you'll see a statue of Dom Afonso Henriques, who in 1147 defeated the Moors and made the castle a royal residence. Within its walls there are ramparts, towers and remnants of a palace that was a residence of the kings of Portugal until the 16th Century. The Olisiponia is a multimedia exhibit about the city's history, and the castle also offers a beautiful panoramic view over the city. From the tremendous Sao Lourenco Tower, you can see enchanting Alfama and the River Tagus. You can also visit Torre de Ulisses with its gigantic periscope showing images from Lisbon's history, such as the earthquake of 1755, which almost destroyed the castle.