Lisbon

Portugal

Safety rating
8.5/10
Best time to visit
March–May and September–October. Summer is warm and busy. Winters are mild and uncrowded.
Population
0.5M

Overview

Lisbon is Europe's sunniest capital — pastel-tiled buildings, melancholic Fado music, world-class pastries, and a hilltop Moorish castle overlooking the Tagus.

Top attractions

Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama, Sintra day trip, LX Factory, Time Out Market, Tram 28

Getting around

Trams (iconic but slow), Metro, and buses. Uber widely available. Sintra is a 40-min train from Rossio.

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