The Smallest Bookstore in the World Lisbon has the oldest bookstore still open (Bertrand, 1732) , but also what’s said to be the smallest: “livraria Simão”, with space for just one customer. The Oldest House in Lisbon
In Alfama you can still see a house that survived the 1755 earthquake, one of the city’s oldest.
Pavilhão Chinês A bar in Príncipe Real that looks like a museum, full of toy soldiers, antiques, and even objects from World War II.
Águas Livres Aqueduct Built in the 18th century, it brought fresh water to Lisbon. Its main arch is 65 meters high, one of the tallest stone arches in the world.
Roman Galleries Under Chiado Hidden beneath modern shops are ancient Roman galleries, open to visitors only twice a year.
Café Nicola & Spies This 18th-century café in Rossio was not only a meeting place for poets, but also a hotspot for spies during World War II.
Elevador de Santa Justa and Eiffel The lift was designed by Raoul Mesnier, a student of Gustave Eiffel. It opened in 1902 and is still one of Lisbon’s icons.
Royal Animals in Rossio Where the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II stands today once stood the Palácio dos Estaus. It had a royal menagerie with elephants, lions, monkeys, gazelles, tropical birds and more, animals that sometimes paraded through Lisbon during royal processions.
Pastéis de Nata Created by Monks These famous custard tarts were invented by monks of the Jerónimos Monastery in the early 1800s — today one of Portugal’s most iconic sweets.
Lisbon Was Almost Moved After the 1755 Earthquake There were debates about rebuilding the capital elsewhere, but it was decided to stay and rebuild with a new grid plan in Baixa.
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