Arroios

Madre de Deus, Alfama and Chiado, are other places in the area which are also worth discovering.

There are some unique cultural highlights in and around Arroios. Visit some of the remarkable museums including Chiado Museum, the Dr. Anastacio Goncalves Museum and the National Museum of Azulejos. Enjoy the wonderful artworks at the Center for Modern Art. To experience Lisbon’s vibrant arts scene, book a show at one of the popular live performance venues such as the National Theatre of D. Maria II and the National Theater of Sao Carlos.

Get your body moving out-of-doors while you are in the area. Relax and enjoy the fresh air. If you’d like to spend some time in a little tranquility visit the Edward VII Park.

If you have time in and around Arroios, be sure to visit the Santa Justa Elevator, Rossio Square and the Marques de Pombal Square. Should you feel the need for a little spiritual renewal, pay a visit to the area’s holy places, such as the Church of Santa Engracia, the Old Church of Our Lady of the Conception and the Church of Sao Roque.

To browse through stores or enjoy a snack, set out to visit the Amoreiras Shopping Center, the El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and the Feira da Ladra Flea Market.

Nearby SL Benfica Stadium is a great place to spend an afternoon enjoying soccer, and to see local heroes, the S.L. Benfica, in all their glory. To look like a local, don’t forget to pack some red and white, the colors of the S.L. Benfica.

After spending the day enjoying the charms of Arroios, rest up at one of the area’s hotels or serviced apartments. For a good night’s sleep it’s hard to go past the Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa, the Hotel Real Palacio, and the popular Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade.