| Top Ten Things To Do In Lisbon Portugal | | | | also a permanent exhibition of contemporary jewelry. |
| Like most great cities, Lisbon, the capital city of | | | | It’s worth noting that this gallery closes for the |
| Portugal, does not focus itself too intensely on any one | | | | afternoon siesta from 1 pm through 3 pm. |
| type of entertainment. Instead, it appeals to the | | | | 5. Enes arte contemporanea. Like Antiks Picturas, this |
| masses with a variety of attractions. The food lover | | | | gallery features “masterpieces” of Portuguese |
| will delight in the tantalizing menu options of | | | | art. However, as the name would suggest to even |
| sun-drenched patio restaurants (including variations of | | | | those who couldn’t string together a sentence of |
| the notoriously Spanish marisco paella), the music lover | | | | Portuguese, the gallery exhibits relatively modern |
| will indulge aplenty in fado, the melancholy music that | | | | pieces. |
| developed in Lisbon during the 19th century, and the | | | | 6. Jardim Botanico. This is one of the best gardens |
| cultural connoisseur will drown in a medley of historical | | | | open to the public in Lisbon. It includes an associated |
| buildings. | | | | park, so the children won’t feel out-of-place or |
| Portugal Rental Cars | | | | bored. |
| There are, however, some touristattractions that are | | | | 7. Casa Fernando Pessoa. This museum (with an |
| more highly regarded than others. In particular, there | | | | attached open air bar and restaurant) showcases the |
| are some that distinguish themselves as being | | | | work and life of Fernando Pessoa, the well-known |
| “authentically Portuguese.” While you might be | | | | Portuguese writer who lived during the early 20th |
| able to visit certain theme parks and restaurants | | | | century. |
| anywhere, the “top ten” of Lisbon listed below | | | | 8. Feira Popular. While amusement parks may not |
| are unique to the spirited city itself. | | | | have formerly qualified as a cultural event, this |
| 1. Museu Aquario Vasco de Gama. This museum is | | | | particular park retains surprising cultural flair and |
| devoted entirely to aquatic life and plants; there are | | | | individuality. Rather than showcases the ubiquitous |
| roughly 4,000 species with 200 live samples. The | | | | delights of Six Flags or other, similar theme parks, the |
| museum itself is open every day from 10 am through | | | | Feira Popular is much like a fairground with the |
| 6 pm. | | | | associated popcorn, candy floss, game stalls, and |
| 2. Arcadas do Faia. This is a casa de fado, or an | | | | music. |
| establishment focused on the performance of fado | | | | 9. The Lisbon Players. This amateur dramatic |
| music. This particular casa de fado is renowned for its | | | | company draws players from the entire international |
| high prices, but it also employs predominantly local | | | | community. Operas are even done in English which, |
| people and serves superb Portuguese food. It opens | | | | after so much misunderstanding, might appeal to the |
| at 10 pm and closes at 2 am, with the exception of | | | | out-of-place tourist. Everyone is welcome to act, direct, |
| Sunday night. | | | | and view the backstage area. |
| 3. Marionetas de Lisboa. This theater caters to children | | | | 10. Sintra. Sintra, with its lush, wooded heights and fresh |
| aged 3 to 12 years. It both holds workshops to | | | | greenery, offers unique rides in horse-drawn carriages. |
| construct marionettes and offers children’s party | | | | The experience offers tourists the chance to see local |
| packages. The Marionetas de Lisboa have been on | | | | architecture in a slightly less urban environment than |
| tour through many European countries since the | | | | that of the city center. |
| theater’s founding in 1985, but retain the strong, | | | | While each tourist brings with him unique expectations, |
| Portuguese flavor. | | | | there is truly something to pique all interests in the |
| 4. Antiks Picturas. This art gallery showcases | | | | Portuguese city of Lisbon. |
| Portuguese art pieces from the last century. There is | | | | |