A weekend in Lisbon: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Everything you need to know for a city break in Portugal’s stunning capital

Lisbon old town from Miradouro da Graça viewpoint
Lisbon old town from Miradouro da Graça viewpoint
(Image credit: Michal Ludwiczak/Alamy Stock Photo)

Why you should visit Lisbon

When it comes to Lisbon it’s “safe to say the secret’s out”, said Condé Nast Traveller. Portugal’s coastal capital welcomes more than 4.5 million visitors each year, many of whom “flock” to the city for its “fado music, historic ruins, winding old town, trams”, and, “not to mention”, those pastéis de nata.

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