One of Lisbon’s largest and most well-respected galleries and performance spaces. It has a café, educational programs for children, conferences, an outdoor amphitheater.
Lisbon doesn’t have a centralized gallery or museum neighborhood, which means exploring the art requires you to trek around a bit, but Culturgest is easy to get to and well worth a visit.

There is no lack of diversity in the films shown, and with several screenings every day, there is always an appealing option. In addition to the phenomenal film screenings, the Cinemateca also offers a café, a bookstore, a library/reading room, a museum, and activities for children.

This reservoir, called “Mãe D’Água”, translated “Mother of the Water”, is a jewel unknown to tourists. It’s the old city reservoir, not in use anymore. Nowadays it’s open for visitors and for special occasions, such as private parties or an art exhibitions.

The aqueduct was built between 1732 and 1748 and spans 36 miles, bridging the Alcantara valley via a series of 35 arches. At the time of construction, the arches were the world’s tallest, and they remain a formidable sight to this day, having survived the massive 1755 earthquake.

Construction began in 1802 but was halted upon the arrival of Napoleon’s troops in 1807. The next 50 years saw further sporadic work, yet the palace was never fully realized. It was, however, the royal residence during the 18th and 19th centuries and now houses a museum and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Stroll [...]

The Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Portuguese pronunciation: [muʃˈtɐjɾu duʃ ʒɨˈɾɔnimuʃ]) is located in the Belém district of Lisbon, Portugal. This magnificent monastery can be considered one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon and is certainly one of the most successful achievements of the Manueline style (Portuguese late-Gothic). In 1983, it was classified by [...]

This Renaissance palace, built in 1523, derives its name from the unusual points on its facade. It was once a used to refine diamonds hence the diamond shaped points. The ground floor is host to periodic exhibitions.

Necessidades Garden or Olavo Bilac Garden is situated next to Palace of Necessidades, this small garden is truly a hidden treasure and not known by many.

The Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an engineer born in Porto to French parents, and apprentice of Gustave Eiffel[citation needed]. Construction began in 1900 and was finished in 1902; originally powered by steam, it was converted to electrical operation in 1907. The iron lift is 45 metres tall and [...]

Lisbon’s former electricity plant is an architectural landmark, built in the European industrial style of the time. Located on the Tejo river front in Belém, it has been open since 2006 as a museum dedicated to the evolution of energy technology, also featuring a varied program of contemporary arts and culture, such as [...]