Full of history and knowledge, the monuments scattered around the capital are must-visit points for both Lisbon residents and visitors. The novelty is that you can visit some of the many monuments around the city for free on Sundays and holidays. Take notes and plan a day full of culture and history in the city of Lisbon.
The monuments under the supervision of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage are now free to enter on Sundays and holidays for residents in national territory. As it only covered the period until 2 pm on Sunday, it started to cover the whole day on Sundays and holidays. In the list of monuments included in the initiative, three are declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The initiative is only intended for residents in the national territory, so don’t forget to take a document proving residence with you if you are asked to enter.
Praça do Império, Praça do Império, 1400-206 Lisboa, Portugal
A masterpiece of 16th century Portuguese architecture, it has been classified as a National Monument and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1983. Its name is due to the monks of the Order of Saint Jerome who inhabited it.
Among the many things to admire, the most noteworthy are the facades, particularly the South Gate, the Church, the Cloisters and the Chancel, where King Manuel I and his son João II are buried. This emblematic Monastery also houses some hip...
Modelo 3D da Torre de Belém em Lisboa, Av. Brasília, 1400-038 Lisboa, PortugalA symbol of Lisbon and of Portugal in the world, this emblematic monument has been a UNESCO Heritage Site since 1983 and is an example of the finest example of Manueline architecture, with its various maritime motifs, which denote its construction during the reign of King Manuel I (1495-1521). Inside, it is worth climbing to the top floor to admire the incredible views over the Tejo, the Belém area and the South Bank.
Largo da Ajuda 36, 1300 Lisboa, PortugalLocated at the top of Ajuda hill with a breathtaking view over the Tejo River, Ajuda National Palace, former royal palace and national monument, is today a magnificent museum and the only palace that can be visited in Lisbon that still faithfully preserves the layout and decoration of the rooms in the 19th century style namely the monarchs' quarters and the Throne Room. Now you can also visit the most recent wing of the Palace, which was created to house the Royal Treasury Museum.
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Campo de Santa Clara, Lisboa, PortugalSituado na Igreja de Santa Engrácia, o Panteão Nacional destina-se a homenagear grandes figuras portuguesas que se distinguiram por serviços prestados a Portugal, como cargos públicos, militares, científicos e artísticos. O Panteão Nacional ergue-se numa das colinas da cidade e exibe um miradouro com vista privilegiada sobre o rio Tejo.
