Lisbon neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood planned in the 1940s by architect Faria da Costa, served by the Alvalade and Roma Metro stations.

Gardens, mansions and independent shops.

Avenidas Novas is home to the Gulbenkian complex, bringing together its museum, garden and CAM in Lisbon.

Belém combines monumental history, modern culture and a rewarding walk by the Tagus.

Residential parish west of the centre, with a municipal market and the 28E tram running through it.

Former parishes within Estrela, home to the Museum of Ancient Art, Basílica da Estrela and the Puppet Museum.

Riverside district by the 25 de Abril bridge, with the Carris Museum, LX Factory and, at the dock, Museu do Oriente.

Riverside area in eastern Lisbon, with Convento do Grilo and, next door, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, closed for works.

Parish in north-west Lisbon, with a 1971 municipal market and Parque Silva Porto, opened as a public garden.

Lumiar brings together museum heritage and Parque Botânico do Monteiro-Mor in a Lisbon parish with a long history.

A hilltop neighbourhood of viewpoints and local life.

A tree-lined avenue from Restauradores to Marquês de Pombal, with cultural venues and Parque Mayer nearby.

Parish stretching from Intendente to Saldanha, crossed by Avenida Almirante Reis and the green Metro line.

Take your time in Alfama, where Lisbon’s hills, music and river views meet.

The gridded rebuilt centre and the elegant café quarter.

Quiet by day, lively by night.

Modern Lisbon, with waterfront paths, museums and family-friendly stops.

17 neighbourhoods