Places to visit in Portugal demonstrate the region's richness, from historical monuments to unforgettable places. With our help, we’ll show you a list of the 10 best places to visit on your next trip! Take Guerin with you and take advantage of our various stations to take you everywhere.

 

1. Torre de Belém, Lisbon

One of the most emblematic places in Portugal is Torre de Belém, located in Lisbon. This fortification is on the right bank of Rio Tejo, and known as the monument of the reign of D. Manuel I. Also, along with Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Torre de Belém was classified in 1983 as a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site and elected as one of the Seven Wonders in Portugal since 2007.

 

2. Alfama, Lisbon

Alfama is the oldest and one of the most typical neighborhoods in the city of Lisbon. This place resembles an old village, with a small and close community. It stands out for its typical restaurants and fado houses, as well as the ideal place to celebrate the typical festivities, especially on the night of Santo António.

 

3. Baixa/Chiado, Lisbon

Formerly known as Baixa Pombalina after the 1755 earthquake, downtown Lisbon is surrounded by history. Rua Augusta is the main street in this area, where you can start and end at the famous Terreiro do Paço or Praça do Rossio. You can also visit the Elevador Santa Justa, which offers a privileged view over Lisbon, and Chiado, which represents a more commercial and populated area.

 

 

4. MAAT, Lisbon

The Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology is a contemporary art museum in the Belém area. Classified as a Building of Public Interest, it consists of two poles: the old Central Tejo and the New Building. The two buildings are joined by a garden designed by landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic.

 

5. LX Factory, Lisbon

LXFACTORY was created with the concept of being a creative island occupied by companies and professionals from various industries. Whether in the area of ​​fashion, advertising, communication, multimedia, art, architecture or music, you have a wide range of activities to experience.

 

6. Bacalhôa Buddha Eden, Leiria

The Buddha Eden Garden is an oriental garden with about 35 hectares that invites unity, communication and meditation. Known as Jardim da Paz, it is located in Leiria, and it receives a lot of visitors. It represents the protest of the destruction of the Giant Buddhas of Bamyan, in Afghanistan and nowadays, it is one of the most beautiful gardens we can find in Portugal.

 

7. Costa Vicentina

With 110km in length, Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Natural Park is located between Ribeira da Junqueira and Praia Burgau. On this long journey from the southwest coast, you will be able to see crystal clear waters on breathtaking beaches!

 

8. Palácio da Bolsa, Porto

Palácio da Bolsa, or Palácio da Associação Comercial do Porto, has traces of 19th century neoclassical and Tuscan architecture. It is currently part of the Porto Commercial Association and is now used for the most diverse cultural, social and political events in the city. Sala Árabe is the most prominent of all the rooms in the palace, due to its 19th century stuccoes, captioned in gold with Arabic characters.

 

9. Serralves Foundation, Porto

The Serralves Foundation is located at Parque Serralves in the city of Porto, where Casa Serralves and the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art are located. Created in 1989, the House and the Park are the realization of Carlos Alberto Cabral's dream. The house was designed by the Portuguese architect Marques da Silva and is considered a unique example of Art Deco architecture in Portugal.

 

10. Porto downtown

Baixa do Porto is the area where commerce and services are centralized. You can also find Avenida dos Aliados and the large shopping streets such as Rua de Santa Catarina, the traditional market of Bolhão, the São Bento train station and important monuments such as Torre dos Clérigos.

 

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