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12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal

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Carmo Convent Ruins

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

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The interiors of the bookstore.

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Livraria Bertrand

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

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From the water

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Belem Tower Rhinoceros - Torre de Belém

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

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Santa Justa Lift

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Santa Justa Lift

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

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The famous facade and portal to the church.

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Jerónimos Monastery

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

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Bordallo Pinheiro Garden

A garden in Lisbon filled with giant porcelain creations.

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Beautiful internal machinery

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Electricity Museum

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

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The head of Diogo Alves

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Preserved Head of Diogo Alves

An early Portuguese serial killer's head is alarmingly well preserved in a jar at the University of Lisbon.

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Lisbon: Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Jun 24—Jun 30, 2019

Journey beyond the city’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover the long legacy and vibrant present of culinary inventiveness in Lisbon.

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Portuguese Bacon Pudding

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Portuguese Bacon Pudding

Royalty adored the Abbot of Priscos' porcine dessert.

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Ginjinha

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Ginjinha

In Lisbon, tiny, standing-room-only bars specialize in this sour cherry liqueur.

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