Pink Street – rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do Carvalho, is better known with tourists as Pink Street. Currently it is one of the most famous and favorite nightlife areas…
Squares & Streets in Lisbon
Lisbon is dotted with beautiful squares, wide avenidas and narrow, winding roads. Some are especially romantic, others are great and show you the illustrious history of the Portuguese society over the years.
We have listed a number of these squares and streets for you. That will come in handy if you want to discover the city!
You can find these squares and streets in Lisbon.
Lisbon with children – our favorite playgrounds
Like most big cities, Lisbon keeps a keen eye on the the little ones. There are more than 150 playgrounds in the city, suitable…
Basílica da Estrela: beautiful light and view
Basílica da Estrela is often skipped by tourists, probably because it’s not in the city centre. Big mistake, because for me this basilica is…
Miradouros – scenic viewpoints in Lisbon
Lisbon is built on seven hills, so there is always a place with an overlook of the city. Miradouros (scenic viewpoints) are often tiled…
Praça do Comércio – theater of the Carnation Revolution
If you are in Praça do Comércio square, go and stand in the middle near the statue of Joseph I, it’s only then you…
Marquês de Pombal – mega roundabout
Marquês de Pombal is one of the busiest traffic squares in Lisbon, I think it’s fantastic to drive to or from the Baixa via…
Rua do Carmo – from Rossio to Rua Garrett
The cozy street Rua do Carmo is located in the center of Lisbon; from Rossio you walk uphill on this street to Rua Garrett….
Avenida da Liberdade – avenue of freedom
Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of freedom) is an important street in Lisbon. It connects Praça dos Restauradores with the Marquês de Pombal square. The…
Rua Augusta – from Rossio to Praça de Comércio
The walk from Rossio to Praça de Comércio will lead you through one of these ruas in the Baixa neighbourhood: Rua Augusta, Rua da…
Rossio – Praça Dom Pedro IV
Officially this square is called Praça Dom Pedro IV, but ever since it was created, in the middle ages, it’s gone by its more…
