Romantic places in Lisbon

Praça do Comércio

Lisbon

Replanned after the 1755 earthquake, three sides arcaded, the fourth opening onto the Tagus — Lisbon's gate to the sea.

Tram 28

Lisbon

1930s wooden tram through Bairro Alto, Alfama and Graça — Lisbon's longest tourist tram line, always packed.

25th of April Bridge

Lisbon

Alfama

Lisbon

The city's tightest, oldest lanes below the castle, small Fado tavernas, laundry on balconies, tram 28 cutting through.

Castelo de São Jorge

Lisbon

11th-century hill fortress, 11 towers, free-roaming peacocks and 360° views over the city and Tagus.

Mercado da Ribeira / Time Out Market

Lisbon

Original 1892 market, eastern hall since 2014 as curated foodhall — Portugal's best chefs under one roof.

National Shrine of Christ the King

Lisbon

Santa Luzia Viewpoint

Lisbon

Viewing terrace with blue-white azulejo walls, bougainvillea and views over Alfama rooftops to the water.

Senhora do Monte Viewpoint

Lisbon

Viewing platform over Lisbon with sightlines to the castle, Ponte 25 de Abril and the Tagus — magic at sunset.

LX Factory

Lisbon

Former cotton mill under the 25 de Abril bridge — now galleries, restaurants and the Ler Devagar bookstore. Lisbon's Williamsburg.

Mesa de Frades

Lisbon

Small Fado room in Alfama tiled in 18th-century blue azulejos, intimate live sets from 10 pm.

Garden of the Fronteira Palace

Lisbon

The Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira in Lisbon's São Domingos de Benfica neighbourhood is considered one of the finest examples of Portuguese Renaissance architecture. The palace and its gardens are among the rare survivors of the devastating 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Particularly striking are the garden terraces adorned with large azulejo tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history and mythology – a unique testament to the splendour of the Portuguese nobility.

Jardim do Campo Grande

Lisbon

The Jardim do Campo Grande, officially renamed Jardim Mário Soares, is one of Lisbon's most distinctive linear parks — stretching over 1.3 kilometres between the two carriageways of Avenida do Campo Grande in the Alvalade district. Up to 15 hectares in size, it offers shade under mature trees, ornamental ponds, fountains, and walking paths. Families, students from the nearby University of Lisbon, and everyday Lisbonites all share the green space. The Campo Grande metro station at the park's southern end makes it easily accessible and a natural gathering point in the northern city.

Monastery of São Vicente de Fora

Lisbon

Palace of Mafra

Lisbon

Jardim do Arco do Cego

Lisbon