DK Top 10 Lisbon

Lisbon, one of the world's oldest cities, is renowned for its abundance of sunshine, historic buildings and vibrant nightlife. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around its azulejo-lined streets with absolute ease.

Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Lisbon into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and art galleries, places to eat, bars and beaches.

You'll discover:

- Eight easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week
- Detailed Top 10 lists of Lisbon's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Castle of São Jorge, Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral (The Sé), the National Museum of Ancient Art, Park of Nations, Belém Tower, National Museum of the Azulejo, Queluz National Palace, Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and Sintra
- Lisbon's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing
- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including parks and gardens, family activities, hidden gems off the beaten track and great things to do for free  
- A laminated pull-out map of Lisbon and its environs, plus six full-color neighborhood maps
- Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
- A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move

DK Eyewitness Top 10s have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.

Looking for more on Portugal's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Lisbon or our DK Eyewitness Portugal.

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