Tagus Route
Parque das Nações
Point of InterestJardim do Parque das Nações is made up of a series of unique green spaces in Lisbon. Its planning and construction, just as the rest of the city area, was entirely thought out to create Lisbon’s widest, most complete and beautiful green area. Amongst autonomous and exotic vegetation, terraces and paved streets, the various gardens compose a third of the entire area. Visit this amazing part of town, where green vegetation is inspiringly balanced against the blue River Tagus.
Address: Parque das Nações - Lisboa
How to get there:
Train:
Alcântara - Castanheira Do Ribatejo (Du),
Sintra - Oriente
Bus: 728, 744, 750, 782
Metro: Red Line
Cais do Sodré
Point of InterestEnjoy one of Lisbon’s maritime experiences and cross the river in a cacillheiro ferry, a city icon with its bright orange colours contrasting against the Tagus’ many shades of blue and grey. The crossing is smooth and perfect for seeing the city’s various sites and monuments, as well as the line of the horizon out at sea and the river’s northern bank. Allow yourself a few moment of contemplation and get to know one of Lisbon’s most traditional means of transport.
Address: R. da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, 1249-249 Lisboa
How to get there:
Train:
Cascais - Cais Do Sodré - Express,
Oeiras - Cais Do Sodré (Du)
Tram: 15E, 18E, 25E
Bus: 728, 732, 736, 758, 760
Metro: Green Line
Ferry:
Cais do Sodré Terminal:
Lisbon-Cacilhas
Lisbon-Seixal
Lisbon-Montijo
Opening Hours:
Mon to Sun: 05:15am-01:40am
Alcântara (Docas)
Point of InterestThe port area below the 25 de Abril Bridge is located in Alcântara, between Baixa and Belém, and is one of the most pleasant places in the city for a late afternoon drink due to its lively atmosphere at night. Old warehouses overlooking an attractive yacht marina have been transformed into a variety of cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, catering to every taste. For those who enjoy walking, it is also possible to stroll along the riverbank’s green lawns, all the way to the monuments in Belém (30 minute walk approx).
Address: Doca de Santo Amaro, 1350-353 Lisboa
How to get there
Train:
Cais do Sodré - Oeiras (Du),
Cascais - Cais do Sodré - Express,
Castanheira do Ribatejo - Alcântara,
Oeiras - Cais do Sodré (Du)
Tram: 15E
Bus:159, 728, 732, 751
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
MonumentThe Jerónimos Monastery, both a scheduled monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, is a remarkable work of architecture and an integral part of the Portuguese identity and culture.
Address: Praça do Império 1400-206 Lisboa
How to get there
Train:
Cais Do Sodré - Oeiras (Du),
Oeiras - Cais Do Sodré (Du)
Tram: 15E, 18E
Bus: 113,149, 727,728, 729, 751
Ferry: Trafaria - Porto Brandão - Belém
Opening Hours:
Tue to Sun: 10:00am - 06:00 pm
Mon: Closed
Museums - Belém
MuseumSeveral museums can be visited in this area: National Archaeological Museum (within the Jerónimos Monastery), Berardo Collection Museum (CCB), Navy Museum, National Coach Museum, Combatant’s Museum, National Museum of Ethnology, Museum of the Presidency of the Republic.
Address: Belém, Lisboa
How to get there
Train:
Cais Do Sodré - Oeiras (Du),
Oeiras - Cais Do Sodré (Du)
Tram: 15E, 18E
Bus: 113, 149, 727, 728, 729, 751
Ferry: Trafaria - Porto Brandão - Belém