Guidebook for Chiado
Neighborhoods
Neighboring Chiado is an elegant, sophisticated district of theaters, bookshops, old-style cafes, art nouveau jewelry shops, luxurious international names such as Hermes, and local treasures such as the opulently gilded Tavares Restaurant (Lisbon's oldest restaurant, opened in 1784) and the fine porcelain shop Vista Alegre.
Much of the area was destroyed in a fire in 1988, but has since been reborn. It remains one of Lisbon's most beloved districts, with reminders of its past as the center of the city's intellectual life, with statues of literary figures such as Fernando Pessoa, Luis de Camões, and Eça de Queiroz.
To the west, following the tram tracks, is the district of Estrela, dominated by a huge domed basilica. It's not far from the country's parliament (the neoclassical São Bento Palace), and connects to the west to opulent Lapa, the diplomatic quarter with grand embassy buildings and old mansions. It's also the site of the Ancient Art Museum, one of the city's top attractions.
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Chiado
Neighboring Chiado is an elegant, sophisticated district of theaters, bookshops, old-style cafes, art nouveau jewelry shops, luxurious international names such as Hermes, and local treasures such as the opulently gilded Tavares Restaurant (Lisbon's oldest restaurant, opened in 1784) and the fine porcelain shop Vista Alegre.
Much of the area was destroyed in a fire in 1988, but has since been reborn. It remains one of Lisbon's most beloved districts, with reminders of its past as the center of the city's intellectual life, with statues of literary figures such as Fernando Pessoa, Luis de Camões, and Eça de Queiroz.
To the west, following the tram tracks, is the district of Estrela, dominated by a huge domed basilica. It's not far from the country's parliament (the neoclassical São Bento Palace), and connects to the west to opulent Lapa, the diplomatic quarter with grand embassy buildings and old mansions. It's also the site of the Ancient Art Museum, one of the city's top attractions.
Sightseeing
Bertrand was founded in 1732 (it moved to its current location some 50 years later), making it Portugal's oldest bookshop. Apart from local literature, it stocks a reasonable selection of English novels, as well as guidebooks and foreign magazines.
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Bertrand
73 75 Rua GarrettBertrand was founded in 1732 (it moved to its current location some 50 years later), making it Portugal's oldest bookshop. Apart from local literature, it stocks a reasonable selection of English novels, as well as guidebooks and foreign magazines.
The church collapsed during a major earthquake. The church was constructed so well that only the ceiling in the central hall collapsed, everything else was in place. They tried to restore it, but then the funding was redirected to other churches (there was a lot of damage). Nowadays the church is turned into a small museum of antiquity: from the finds of the Stone Age, through the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages. As far as we can see, they periodically organize concerts in the central hall
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Biara Carmo
27 Largo do CarmoThe church collapsed during a major earthquake. The church was constructed so well that only the ceiling in the central hall collapsed, everything else was in place. They tried to restore it, but then the funding was redirected to other churches (there was a lot of damage). Nowadays the church is turned into a small museum of antiquity: from the finds of the Stone Age, through the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages. As far as we can see, they periodically organize concerts in the central hall
The Praça Dom Pedro IV is the main central square of Lisbon and the true heart of the city. The Portuguese take pride in their great square with its nauseating stone paving, grand fountains and statue of (supposedly) Dom Pedro IV. Lisbon revolves around Rossio, it is here that the students come to sing, workers to protest and tourists to drink overpriced coffee. Praça Dom Pedro is often referred simply to its much older name of Rossio.
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Praça Dom Pedro IV
Praça Dom Pedro IVThe Praça Dom Pedro IV is the main central square of Lisbon and the true heart of the city. The Portuguese take pride in their great square with its nauseating stone paving, grand fountains and statue of (supposedly) Dom Pedro IV. Lisbon revolves around Rossio, it is here that the students come to sing, workers to protest and tourists to drink overpriced coffee. Praça Dom Pedro is often referred simply to its much older name of Rossio.
The Elevador de Santa Justa stands 147 Ft (45m) tall and the structure is built in the same style as the renowned French architect, Eiffel. The similarity between his designs and this Elevator is not accidental, as it was built by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, who was an admirer of Gustave Eiffel and applied the same techniques used in some of the funiculars in France of the time.
The Lift has a stunning observation deck at the top and offers magnificent views over Baixa. Since it was opened to the public, it has become one of the most popular viewpoints in Lisbon.
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Lift Santa Justa
R. do OuroThe Elevador de Santa Justa stands 147 Ft (45m) tall and the structure is built in the same style as the renowned French architect, Eiffel. The similarity between his designs and this Elevator is not accidental, as it was built by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, who was an admirer of Gustave Eiffel and applied the same techniques used in some of the funiculars in France of the time.
The Lift has a stunning observation deck at the top and offers magnificent views over Baixa. Since it was opened to the public, it has become one of the most popular viewpoints in Lisbon.
Food scene
Amazing bar for having a glass of wine and enjoying some meat, cheese or bread as well as an impressive food menu. The arches above are littered with wine bottles and the atmosphere is fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon and I am looking forward to going again!
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BytheWine
41 Rua das FloresAmazing bar for having a glass of wine and enjoying some meat, cheese or bread as well as an impressive food menu. The arches above are littered with wine bottles and the atmosphere is fantastic. The service was attentive and friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Lisbon and I am looking forward to going again!
More than a rooftop bar with good cocktails, Topo Chiado is an ideal restaurant for all-day dining, with a brunch (€17) and various petiscos. Even better than the food is the panoramic view over Lisbon and the perfect angle from which to photograph the Elevador de Santa Justa. Go during the day, and come back at night, when the bar has a different vibe.
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Topo Chiado
Largo do CarmoMore than a rooftop bar with good cocktails, Topo Chiado is an ideal restaurant for all-day dining, with a brunch (€17) and various petiscos. Even better than the food is the panoramic view over Lisbon and the perfect angle from which to photograph the Elevador de Santa Justa. Go during the day, and come back at night, when the bar has a different vibe.
This palace built in 1781 opened its door to the public in 2016, with restaurants and a bar now filling its centuries-old rooms. It featured in a New York Times article and is in fact the best spot to feel like a king in Lisbon. The gastronomic offering includes a meat joint called Atalho, a sushi restaurant - the famous Suchic - and Bacalhau Lisboa, which serves codfish dishes exclusively. Palácio Chiado also rents out private rooms for parties or small corporate events, from 15 to 25 people.
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Palácio Chiado
70 R. do AlecrimThis palace built in 1781 opened its door to the public in 2016, with restaurants and a bar now filling its centuries-old rooms. It featured in a New York Times article and is in fact the best spot to feel like a king in Lisbon. The gastronomic offering includes a meat joint called Atalho, a sushi restaurant - the famous Suchic - and Bacalhau Lisboa, which serves codfish dishes exclusively. Palácio Chiado also rents out private rooms for parties or small corporate events, from 15 to 25 people.
This was one of the best meals. So, with Barrio do Avillez its actually a few restaurants rolled into one and they all have separate lines. So don't be put off by line outside just push through go to the other line inside if you don't want to wait for the Taberna.
So both restaurants the food quality was fantastic
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Bairro do Avillez
18 R. Nova da TrindadeThis was one of the best meals. So, with Barrio do Avillez its actually a few restaurants rolled into one and they all have separate lines. So don't be put off by line outside just push through go to the other line inside if you don't want to wait for the Taberna.
So both restaurants the food quality was fantastic