Heritage · Nature
Palácio e Tapada de Mafra
One of the country's largest baroque buildings, with a historic library, and a former royal hunting park with woodland trails.
- 4-6 hours
- about 40 km
- Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
Neighbourhoods
Príncipe Real
Gardens, mansions and independent shops.
An airy, calm neighbourhood, perfect for an unhurried morning among gardens and concept stores.
Top sights
Museums · Príncipe Real
Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência
Scientific collections and the heritage of the former Escola Politécnica at a University of Lisbon museum in Príncipe Real.
Nightlife · Príncipe Real
Foxtrot
A bar at Travessa de Santa Teresa, 28, an address to consider when planning an evening out in Lisbon.
Markets · Príncipe Real
Feira Biológica do Príncipe Real
Weekly market of certified organic produce in the Jardim do Príncipe Real, on Saturdays from 9:00 to 15:00.
Gardens · Príncipe Real
Jardim do Príncipe Real
A romantic garden with a giant cedar acting as a parasol.
Food & drink
Map
Featured in these itineraries
Day trips from Lisbon that pair with this area
Heritage · Nature
Mafra
An independent half-day around the palace, library and Cerco Garden, viewing the basilica from outside while restoration continues.
- 4-6 hours
- about 40 km
- Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- Booking recommended
Heritage · Beach · Nature
Mafra and Ericeira
An independent day linking Mafra’s palace and library with Cerco Garden and the Ericeira coast, without relying on the closed basilica.
- 8-11 hours
- about 40 km
- Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- Booking recommended
Beach · Nature
Ericeira
A half-day around Ericeira village and beaches, with a planned extension to Ribeira d’Ilhas to discover part of the World Surfing Reserve.
- 4-6 hours
- about 50 km
- Bus, Car
- Partial accessibility
- No booking needed
Neighbouring areas
On the agenda nearby
- Un Ben Konta-Bu un StóriaFri 13 Nov · Centro Cultural de Cabo Verde
- Gabriela MachadoFri 13 Nov · 3+1 Arte Contemporânea
- Tudo é Semente. Exposição na Assembleia da RepúblicaFri 13 Nov · Assembleia da República
- Mariana GillotFri 13 Nov · Galeria António Prates
Source: Agenda Cultural de Lisboa (CC BY). Events