The Lisbon Region encompasses Portugal's vibrant capital and its stunning surrounds — from the UNESCO-listed palaces of Sintra and the Atlantic beaches of Cascais to the medieval hilltop town of Óbidos and the turquoise lagoons of Setúbal. Lisbon itself is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful capital cities, draped across seven hills above the broad Tagus estuary, with a skyline of terracotta rooftops, Moorish castles, and gilded Manueline architecture.
Historical sites
Places where Lisbon Region's past comes alive.
Jerónimos Monastery
Where: Belém, Lisbon
Admission: Adult: €10 ($10.80) | Child: Free under 12
Belém Tower (Torre de Belém)
Where: Belém, Lisbon
Admission: Adult: €6 ($6.50) | Child: Free under 12
São Jorge Castle
Where: Alfama, Lisbon
Admission: Adult: €15 ($16.20) | Child: €7.50 ($8.10)
National Palace of Sintra
Where: Sintra
Admission: Adult: €10 ($10.80) | Child: €8.50 ($9.20)
Praça do Comércio and Arco da Rua Augusta
Where: Baixa, Lisbon
Admission: Adult: Free (square); Arco museum €3 ($3.25)
Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa)
Where: Alfama, Lisbon
Admission: Adult: Free; Cloister €3 ($3.25)
Moorish Castle of Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros)
Where: Sintra
Admission: Adult: €8 ($8.65) | Child: Free under 6
Palácio Nacional de Queluz
Where: Queluz
Admission: Adult: €10 ($10.80) | Child: Free under 12
Museums
Curated collections that tell Lisbon Region's story.
National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo)
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00
Admission: Adult: €5 ($5.40) | Child: Free under 12
Museu de Lisboa – Santo António
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00
Admission: Adult: €3 ($3.25) | Child: Free
Museu do Dinheiro (Money Museum)
Hours: Thursday–Sunday 10:00–18:00; free admission
Admission: Adult: Free