Things to do in Lisbon
The Carmo Ruins in Lisbon, Portugal
The Carmo Ruins or the Carmo Convent is one of the main attractions in Lisbon. It is a convent that was partly destroyed during the great earthquake. Today you can see what is...
Pena Palace – where you enter a fairytale castle
Pena Palace. The place that shows you that anything is possible. A palace that you must visit while in Sintra (or Lisbon). If you are not impressed by this place then nothing...
Soar above Lisbon city center at Santa Justa Lift
Santa Justa Lift. If you are in the city center of Lisbon you can't miss this place. It is also called the Carmo Lift (probably because you get a good view of the Carmo convent...
Decapitated head in Lisbon – for real!
Decapitated head. The head of Portugal's last serial killer. If that is something you want to see, head to Lisbon. And yes it is a real head. Instead of pickles in a jar - here...
Pasteis de Belem – Only place to get the real Pastel de Nata
Pastel de Nata. It's a Portuguese egg tart pastry that is somewhat the national pastry in Portugal. And there is a place where it all started. Today you can buy the Pastel de...
Skip the line at Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon
Jeronimos Monastery -This is one of Belem's absolute highlights. You can't miss it because there are always super long lines of people there - waiting to get in! The Jeronimos...