Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and a very interesting city to get lost in during a three-day getaway. Lisbon offers a lot to see, so it is better to take an itinerary from which to get away a little but not too much to see everything that has great interest in the city.
From its famous neighborhoods like Chiado to its religious buildings, the long bridges and its monuments, everything should be reflected in the itinerary of three days to see Lisbon. We give you an idea of how to do this itinerary, although each person can adapt it to their tastes or to the place where they are staying.
Day 1 in Lisbon
The first day in Lisbon we will certainly want to go to some of the main places in the city. It is highly recommended to start with the area of Alfama and La Baixa neighborhoods, which are not too far. To start in the Alfama neighborhood is to start in one of the most authentic neighborhoods in the city of Lisbon, the neighborhood where the humble fishermen lived. You can walk through this neighborhood of narrow streets where fado was born to go to the port or to the Castle of San Jorge, which will be the next stop.
El Castle of St. George It is one of the best known monuments in the city of Lisbon. A castle built by the Visigoths on top of a hill near the Alfama neighborhood and later expanded by the Arabs. Today it is a very well preserved tourist monument that must be visited in the city. Your visit takes a long time, so you have to take at least one morning to do it. Inside the enclosure there are several towers, a museum, a restaurant and a bar to make a stop.
La Lisbon Cathedral it may be another visit planned for the afternoon. This cathedral, also known as the Sé, dates back to the XNUMXth century and when we see it we will realize that its simple and robust appearance follows the Romanesque style. Near the cathedral you can see the typical yellow trams of Lisbon go by. Inside the cathedral you can enjoy the cloister, for which you have to pay another entrance, and the religious relics.
You can end the day in the La Baixa neighborhood. This neighborhood is one of the most central and lively in the city, completely rebuilt in the XNUMXth century after an earthquake. The pretty buildings feature typical Portuguese tiles and the streets are wide and geometric. This is where you can find shops and restaurants. In this area there are places such as Avenida de la Libertad, Plaza do Rossio or Plaza de los Restauradores.
Day 2 in Lisbon
The second day in Lisbon you have to visit the Barrio Alto, for which you must go to the famous Santa Justa Elevator. This elevator is actually a means of transport, but it is so peculiar that it has become a tourist attraction, just like trams. It was put into operation at the beginning of the XNUMXth century and links the La Baixa neighborhood with the Bairro Alto in Lisbon. The price to go in it is about five euros the round trip.
This day you can enjoy this area, which is the most bohemian and alternative of Lisbon. The Chiado neighborhood is the most elegant and bohemian, known as Lisbon's Montmartre. Plaza Luis de Camoes is the place that marks the limit between Chiado and the Barrio Alto. The Barrio Alto is the best place to listen to the typical fados. A very picturesque place where you can see graffiti on the walls.
This day can also be a good day to see the nice bridge April 25, that will remind us of the Golden Gate of San Francisco. This bridge is close to the monuments and places that we will see on the third day in Lisbon.
Day 3 in Lisbon
We can dedicate this day to another part of the city. Not to be missed the famous Monastery of los jeronimos, where the tomb of Vasco de Gama is. The monastery church offers a very high nave with six long columns that are impressive. But undoubtedly the most important place in this monastery is the famous cloister, similar to that of the Lisbon Cathedral but larger.
La Torre de Belém It is a beautiful Manueline-style tower that was created for defensive purposes in the XNUMXth century. Near this tower you can also see two of the main museums of the city. We refer to the Museum of Cars with the most significant collection of carriages in the world, and the National Museum of Archeology.