5 days in Lisbon

MorningImmerse yourself in Belém's Age of Discoveries. Visit the monastery, enjoy the original custard tarts, and explore the riverside monuments.

1. 1Jerónimos MonasteryThe Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
2. 2Pastéis de BelémThis is the most famous place in town for traditional custard tarts. It is a must-visit spot to try a warm, freshly baked pastry.
3. 3Belém TowerBelém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent, is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon, Portugal, which served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
4. 4Monument to the DiscoveriesThe Monument of the Discoveries is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon.

AfternoonExplore the grand squares and grid-patterned streets of Baixa. Take the Santa Justa Lift for views and visit the haunting Carmo Convent ruins.

1. 5Praça do ComércioThe Praça do Comércio, more commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço, is a large, harbour-facing plaza in Portugal's capital, Lisbon, and is one of the largest in Portugal, with an area of 175 by 175 m (574 by 574 ft).
2. 6Arco da Rua AugustaThe Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch and visitor attraction in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Praça do Comércio.
3. 7BaixaThe city center offers central access to major landmarks and public transit connections.
4. 8Santa Justa LiftThe Santa Justa Lift, also called Carmo Lift, is an elevator, or lift, in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the historic center of Lisbon, Portugal.
5. 9Carmo ConventThe Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a former Catholic convent located in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, municipality of Lisbon, Portugal.

EveningEnjoy sunset views from São Pedro de Alcântara, then dive into the lively bars and restaurants of Bairro Alto.

1. 10Miradouro de São Pedro de AlcântaraThis park offers stunning views across the city skyline and the castle. It is an ideal spot to stop for a photo during your walk.
2. 11Bairro AltoThe heart of Lisbon's nightlife with countless bars and restaurants bustling until dawn.