Best neighborhoods in Lisbon

Lisbon's thousand-year-old sailors' quarter tumbles from the castle down to the river. Its tangled lanes survived the 1755 earthquake and are full of old-world character.

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A 16th-century high-town district built for shipworkers. In the evening it buzzes with restaurants, many serenading diners with fado music.

"A 16th-century high-town district built for shipworkers. In the evening it buzzes with restaurants, "

Lisbon's lower town was rebuilt after 1755 on Pombal's earthquake-proof grid plan, making it one of Europe's first planned city centers. It is known for uniform Pombaline buildings and black-and-white cobbled sidewalks.

"Lisbon's lower town was rebuilt after 1755 on Pombal's earthquake-proof grid plan, making it one of "

A waterfront district that survived the 1755 earthquake. It preserves Lisbon's great buildings from its Age of Discovery glory days.

"A waterfront district that survived the 1755 earthquake. It preserves Lisbon's great buildings from "

Central neighbourhood with a few hills and more local charm than Baixa, a convenient base despite some tourist traps.

"Central neighbourhood with a few hills and more local charm than Baixa, a convenient base despite so"

The former Expo '98 site, home to the Oceanário, Torre Vasco da Gama and views of the Vasco da Gama Bridge.

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Riverside area just below Bairro Alto with a young party scene. It has good access to the rest of the city and few hills.

"Riverside area just below Bairro Alto with a young party scene. It has good access to the rest of th"

Affluent, chic, boho neighbourhood at the top of the hill that is well worth exploring.

"Affluent, chic, boho neighbourhood at the top of the hill that is well worth exploring."

Described as an up-and-coming area a bit outside central Lisbon.

"Described as an up-and-coming area a bit outside central Lisbon."

One of Lisbon's old traditional neighbourhoods, mentioned as an area affected by gentrification and Airbnb conversions.

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