Lisbon in 20 (well, 60+) photographs

Lisbon has become in recent years one of the hottest tourist destinations and a creative and tech Startup hub in Southern Europe. Despite the excessive mass tourism and emerging property bubble, it has managed to keep part of its charm and identity, although the current equilibrium seems quite fragile. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts…

Elevador de Santa Justa in Lisbon at night

Street leading to the Equestrian statue of King John I in the Praça da Figueira

Marble steps and pillars at the Cais das Colunas in the Praça do Comercio

Panorama view of the rooftops of Alfama district in Lisbon

Facade of the famous Lisbon Cathedral (Sé) illuminated at night

Illuminated main entrance to the Grandes Armazens do Chiado

Manueline ornamentation in the cloister of Jeronimos Monastery

Main nave of the Jeronimos Monastery church

Fresh pasteis de nata (typical Portuguese egg tarts)

Fortified Belém Tower on a cloudy Winter day

Monument to the Discoveries (Pedrao dos Descobrementos) on the North bank of the Tagus River

MAAT Museum in Lisbon

25 de Abril bridge in Lisbon

Praça do Municipio square at night

Mercado da Ribeira Food Market in Lisbon

Yellow tram in Lisbon at night

Neo-Manueline facade of the Rossio Railway Station

Ascensor da Gloria in Lisbon

Traditional narrow cobblestone street in the Barrio Alto district

Elevador da bica in Lisbon

Ruins of the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmo

Aerial view of the rooftops of the Baixa district in Lisbon

Skyline of Alfama in Lisbon

Aerial view of a group of tourists entering a traditional narrow cobblestone street in Baixa

Illuminated Luis de Camoes square and statue

Traditional narrow cobblestone street and staircase in the Alfama district

Skyline of Lisbon, with Almada and the 25 de Abril bridge over the Tagus river in the background

Aerial view of the Church of Sao Vicente of Fora

Skyline with the towers of the cathedral and colourful houses of the Alfama district

Rua Augusta Triumphal Arch

Aerial view of the Praça do Comercio