18 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Lisbon - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal

Carmo Convent Ruins

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Lisbon, Portugal

Livraria Bertrand

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Lisbon, Portugal

Rhinoceros of Belem Tower

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Lisbon, Portugal

Santa Justa Lift

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Lisbon, Portugal

Jerónimos Monastery

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

Lisbon, Portugal

Caza das Vellas Loreto

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

Lisbon, Portugal

Bordallo Pinheiro Garden

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creations.

Lisbon, Portugal

Pavilhão Chinês

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

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Unique Food & Drink in Lisbon

Portuguese Bacon Pudding

Royalty adored the Abbot of Priscos' porcine dessert.

Ginjinha

In Lisbon, tiny, standing-room-only bars specialize in this sour cherry liqueur.

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Private Trip: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

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