Praça do Comércio filled with classical arcades and buildings, this majestic square is among car hire lisbon loveliest sites, the site of the royal palace for 400 years prior to the earthquake of 1755.

Rua Augusta is an engaging thoroughfare brimming with outdoor dining, mosaic sidewalks and quaint boutiques.

Cascais a fishing community since the 12th century, the area blossomed during the 19th century into a lively forum of great food, water sports including windsurfing, pedal boats, water skiing, and sunny relaxation.

Avenida da Liberdade established following the devastating earthquake of 1755, the promenade has charming fountains and café tables set amidst a monument honoring WWI casualties and has been the site of numerous events over the years.

Cristo Rei is a 90-foot tall statue of Jesus that stands atop a 270-foot high base erected during the late 1940s to publicly thank God for sparing Portugal during WWII.

Elevador de Santa Justa built in 1902 by Raoul Mesnier takes you from Baixa to the Barrio Alto in a jiffy, where you can get an amazing view of the city.

Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a stunning 179-foot tall monument with the sculpture of a ship featuring statues of Prince Henry and 32 other leading figures of the period commemorating the Age of Discoveries.

Ponte 25 de Abril a stately suspension bridge connects the two banks of the River Tagus and was completed in 1959.

Praça dos Restauradores square contains the majestic obelisk that commemorates Portugal’s liberation from Spain and was built in 1886. Avendia Palace Hotel and the Foz Palace are both housed in the plaza.

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