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May 5, 2024

Lisbon: The tips for a great weekend

Stay

The Independent Hostel & Suites, The design hostel scores with its wood and charm, its location above the trendy Bairro Alto district and the lovingly furnished rooms. The budget-conscious rent themselves in the dormitories, for the more demanding there are the suites. DZ / F from 85 Euro (Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcântara 81, Tel. 00 35/12 13 46 13 81, www.theindependente.pt).

Alma Lusa, The 18th-century building is located in the historic center of Praça do Municipio and has been recently renovated. All 28 rooms and suites are individually decorated in earthy tones, black and white. DZ / F from 132 Euro (Praça do Munícipio 21, Tel. 00 35/1/212 69 74 40, www.almalusahotels.com).

to eat and drink

Time Out Market, Fish or meat? If you do not want to commit yourself early, then you are in the right place: In the converted old market hall you can get to know the diversity of Lisbon's culinary scene. After all, around 30 of the best restaurants in the city opened small stalls here in 2014, where you can feast wonderfully on Portuguese and international cuisine? and at reasonable prices from 8 euros (Avenida 24 de Julho, www.timeoutmarket.com).

Atalho Real, A temple for meat lovers in an impressive city palace. Grilled delicacies can be found as well as a relaxed outdoor bar, where you can enjoy chilled drinks under the trees on cozy cushions for the "Maminha Black Angus" steak (from 12 Euro) (Calçada da Patriarcal 40, Tel. 00 35/1/213 46 03 11, www.grupoatalho.pt).

Pastéis de Belém, No Lisbon trip without these puff pastry tartlets! Here is the original: warm, creamy, powerful - yummy. Who is deterred by the queue in front of the door, is your own fault. Small pack of 6 pieces for about 6 euros (Rua de Belém 84? 92, www.pasteisdebelem.pt).

Focaccia in Giro na Ladra, One of the best addresses for a delicious snack? the fabulous focaccia made from local ingredients does not even cost four euros. The Galão and sweets are also great class (Campo Santa Clara 141, www.focacciaingiro.com).
Bica Do Sapato, The chic restaurant directly on the water is a classic. The fish counter appetizing, the sushi delicious. And if you feel like music after dinner, you can go to the club "Lux Fragil", co-owner is Hollywood star John Malkovich (www.luxfragil.com). Menu à la Carte for about 24 Euro (Cais da Pedra a Sta Apolónia, Tel. 00 35/1/218 81 03 20, www.bicadosapato.com).
Cervejaria Ramiro, It's loud and buzzing, and it's all about seafood! Best to come as early as possible or order online to take away. A pan of garlic prawns costs 10 euros (Avenida Almirante Rice 1-H, Tel. 00 35/1/218 85 10 24, www.cervejariaramiro.pt).

shopping

Surrealejos, Colorful ceramic tiles, the "Azulejos", have a long tradition in Portugal and are still produced today. Very special, almost surrealistic examples with hearts can be found here (Calçada de Santo André 5, www.surrealejos.com).

Azulejos de Fachada de Portugal, If you like the traditional tiles, you will find it here (Beco do Mexias 1, www.azulejosdefachada.com).
LX Factory, Under the "Ponte 25 de Abril" bridge, a hip shop complex has established itself on a disused factory site with restaurants, cafés, antiques and fashion, interior and pretty souvenir shops (Rua Rodrigues Faria 103, www.lxfactory.com).
Embaixada, Here, the term shopping palace takes on a whole new meaning: in the Príncipe Real district, fashion, gastronomy, Portuguese design and modern art come together in a beautiful 19th-century city palace (Praça do Principe Real 26, www.embaixadalx.pt ).

Entre Tanto Indoor Market, No two minutes walk from the Embaixada is a large old villa - it is also home to small, fine shops. And there's free Wi-Fi too (Rua da Escola Politécnica 42, www.entretanto.pt).

Experience

Feira da Ladra, On Tuesdays and Saturdays, the city's largest flea market, high up in the Graça district, offers a fabulous variety (Campo de Santa Clara, behind the São Vicente de Fora church).

viewpoints, Lisbon is perched on seven hills. The most beautiful places for a great view: Miradouro de Santa Catarina, Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara, Miradouro da Graça, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
Igreja de São Roque, From the outside inconspicuous, from the inside a "gold rush": The Jesuit church is one of the most splendid churches in the world with its splendor, admission is free (Largo Trinidade Coelho).