Lisbon | Elevador de Santa JustaThe 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 [...] | Bar ProcópioProcopio is the perfect bar to go if all you want to have is a drink and chat with your friends. | Pavilhão ChinêsWhat once was a grocery shop from the early XX century it now is one of the most important landmarks of the Romantic period in Lisbon. The decoration is entirely filled with collections from the XVIII the XX century, precisely position for the public. | Restaurante Faz Figuraknown for its fantastic view over the Tejo river, this restaurant excels in its tasteful dishes. | Museu da ElectricidadeLisbon’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 [...] | Associação de Loucos e Sonhadores“Association of Madmen and Dreamers” is the direct translation of the name of the bar. And a bar with a name like this, it can only be good. A euro a beer, shelves and shelves full of books and a bar/basement full of madmen and dreamers in Bairro Alto. Need I say more? | ChapitôA bit of everything happens in Chapitô. It has to be one of the bars with the best views over a city in Europe. Excellent spot to start your nightlife with a dinner followed by drinks, and accompanied by juggling acts, performances, projections, exhibitions or whatever is on culturally. Not only is this is a [...] | Comunidade Hindu de PortugalThe only stricly-vegetarian Indian restaurant in Lisbon. It is located in the Hindu temple of Lisbon and the food is amazing. Every day, new homemade specialities are prepared by the chef with no fixed menu. No alcohol or meat is served, and the price is fixed: 8 euros. The 8 euros include an all-you-can-eat (!) [...] | GaletoOne of the best spots in Lisbon for a good late night dinner. How many restaurants in the world do you know that are open for 20 hours per day (McDonalds and similar don’t count as restaurants)? You can have a snack before going out at night and have breakfast after coming back. And the [...] | ClandestinoWalking into this bar is like walking back in time. In a good sense. Clandestino is one of the first bars to open in the Bairro Alto nightife scene over ten years ago. The walls will tell you that – they are completely full of writings on the wall: “X and Y forever” “x loves [...] |  | Keywords restaurant Café bar food architectural landmark delicatessen fish coffee shop best bars stationery Opening acoustics Museu da Electricidade rooftop terrace dance floor club cabaret concerts live performances art deco soft jazz quiet environment gourmet grocery specialty items wine shop brunch futuristic architecture shopping centre old books bargains bookstore trams bakery cakes bagels delicious cookies soaps candies french cuisine portuguese gastronomy restaurant week night dinner 60s best spots writings on the wall hindu temple homemade specialities madmen acts courses and workshops romantic meal tejo contemporary arts illustrations illustrators romantic period Translator         |  |
