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For your final day in historic Lisbon, start off by visiting Belém. Belém is known as the site from which famous navigators set sail. It is a suburb that has a multitude of gardens, parks, and monuments. The Jerónimos Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Torre de Belém, the Belém Cultural Centre, and Rua Vieira Portuense are all favorite tourist attractions located here. If you are interested in this area, you may choose to spend the whole day here. However, if you want to fit in a few more activities, we have more planned for you in the afternoon.

Have lunch at the Esplanada do Principe Real. This café serves lunch and dinner. Surrounding the café are beautiful gardens, and there is also a play garden for children. You’ll enjoy the eclectic mix of people here, as well as the carefree attitude of the locals. What a wonderful place to linger over lunch after you’ve spend the morning sight seeing.

In the afternoon, you’re going to visit Bairro Alto and Bica. The Bairro Alto, which means high quarter, was designed in the 16th century and is to date one of the most beautiful historical quarters in Lisbon. It contains shops, restaurants and bars mingled with amazing architecture. Adjacent to the Bairro Alto is the Bica quarter. While the Bica has regular streets and houses, it is well known for its funicular lift, the Ascensor da Bica, which was built in 1892. This amazing lift is not to be missed!

Have dinner at Pap’Açorda. Known to be one of the best Portuguese restaurants in Lisbon, Pap’Açorda is located in the Bairro Alto district. Its name comes from a specialty dish that is a soupy bread and seafood mixture. This restaurant is decorated beautifully and has an extensive wine list. Don’t miss the homemade chocolate pudding for dessert! If you’re not too tired, stick around after dinner and enjoy the vibrant night life in Bairro Alto.

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