Cardaes Convent

You can learn about the history of Misericórdia with a trip to Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

The Lisbon Botanical Garden was designed in the mid-19th century, on the initiative of Count Ficalho and Andrade Corvo, both teachers at the local Polytechnic School. The diversity of plants collected by their first gardeners (German E. Goeze and French J. Daveau) came from different parts of the world under Portuguese sovereignty, at that time.

The National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC) is an institution that helps to spread the understanding of nature and science. It is located in the centre of Lisbon (more specifically in Rua Politécnica) in the charming and leafy Principe Real. The Museum forms part of the University of Lisbon.

Foz Palace is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria Maior, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

A popular meeting point and landmark, this vast square is most easily recognized by the towering obelisk monument that commemorates Portuguese independence from Spain.

This magnificent 16th-century building was once a monastery but is today the seat of the Portuguese government.