As vaccines become widely available and travel resumes, now is a great time to plan your next getaway. If Lisbon is on your list, enjoy this visual introduction to the city’s highlights and cultural landmarks.
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São Jorge Castle crowns Lisbon’s skyline, its history spanning centuries. The site’s earliest fortifications date back to antiquity, while a major restoration in the 1940s helped shape the monument seen today. © Katatonia82 | Dreamstime.com -
Jerónimos Monastery in Belém links directly to Portugal’s Age of Discovery. It stands where Vasco da Gama is said to have spent his final night before embarking for India, and its architecture reflects the nation’s seafaring legacy. © Ti_to_tito | Dreamstime.com
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The Lisbon Oceanarium is one of Europe’s largest indoor aquariums. Designed with dramatic, ship-like architecture, it houses thousands of marine animals across hundreds of species, offering immersive exhibits for visitors of all ages. © Wrangel | Dreamstime.com
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Portugal’s National Museum of Ancient Art displays a vast collection—more than 40,000 works including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and textiles—tracing the country’s artistic heritage and attracting many visitors each year. © Roland Nagy | Dreamstime.com
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Built between 1514 and 1520 to guard the Tagus estuary, Belém Tower later served as a lighthouse and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its ornate Manueline details make it one of Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks. © Trumanha82 | Dreamstime.com
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The Padrão dos Descobrimentos, unveiled in 1960, celebrates Portugal’s maritime explorers and Prince Henry the Navigator. The monument’s sculpted figures and riverside location make it a memorable stop along Lisbon’s cultural promenade. © Christian Offenberg | Dreamstime.com
