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In its golden age, Lisbon gained a reputation as the eighth wonder of the world. Travelers returning from the city boasted that its riches rivaled those of Venice. As one of the greatest maritime centers in history, the Portuguese capital imported exotic wares from the far-flung corners of its empire. Read More

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Attractions

Castelo de São Jorge

Rua da Costa do Castelo
Lisbon, Portugal

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Locals speak of Saint George's Castle as the cradle of their city, and it might have been... Read More

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Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

Rua das Janelas Verdes 95
Lisbon, Portugal

Distance: 1.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The National Museum of Ancient Art houses the country's greatest collection of paintings. It... Read More

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Museu da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Av. de Berna 45
Lisbon, Portugal

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)

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Opened in 1969, this museum, part of the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, houses what... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Lisbon

	Distance (mi.)
Lisbon Portela Airport	3.5 map
Malaga Airport	290.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lisbon

	Distance (mi.)
Badajoz Talaveral La Real Airport	125.4 map
Jerez De La Frontera La Parra Airport	215.9 map
Salamanca Matacan Airport	241.7 map

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Biking Portugal: Colors of the Alentejo
Easy Rider Tours
from $3550, 8 days
With its brilliant fields of poppies, medieval hilltop castles, and charming villages, one might think of the Alentejo as the Provence of Portugal!...
Biking Portugal: Costa Azul
Easy Rider Tours
from $3695, 9 days
Portugal's Costa Azul, or Blue Coast, couldn't be more perfectly named. As we pedal a southerly route from the Arrabida Peninsula to the Algarve...
Spain and Portugal Highlights
Gap Adventures
from $1599, 11 days
Explore the two fascinating countries that make up the Iberian Peninsula. Whether you are enjoying scenic countryside views, superb beaches or...
Self-Guided Biking Portugal - Colors of the Alentejo
Easy Rider Tours
from $2550, 8 days
With its brilliant fields of poppies, medieval hilltop castles, and charming villages, one might think of the Alentejo as the Provence of Portugal!...
Atlantic Odyssey Expedition Voyage
Adventure Life Voyages
from $5990, 17 days
Experience a leisurely, old-style crossing as we sail from the heart of Old World Lisbon, lively capital of Portugal and historic point of departure...