Ler Devagar

Lisbon


Late-night bookworms and anyone who enjoys a good read will love this floor-to-ceiling temple of books. Foreign-language titles and books on art and culture are well represented.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lisbon attractions

1. LX Factory

0.05 MILES

Lisbon's hub of cutting-edge creativity hosts a dynamic menu of events from live concerts and film screenings to fashion shows and art exhibitions. There…

2. Doca de Santo Amaro

0.19 MILES

This group of old warehouses have been converted into a lovely patch of restaurants and bars, all with stupendous views over the marina and Ponte 25 de…

3. Experiência Pilar 7

0.19 MILES

Experiência Pilar 7 affords the opportunity to get up close and personal with the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril from 80m above ground. The €5.3-million…

4. Ponte 25 de Abril

0.3 MILES

Most people experience visual déjà vu the first time they clap eyes on the bombastic suspension bridge Ponte 25 de Abril. It’s hardly surprising given…

5. Museu do Oriente

0.42 MILES

The beautifully designed Museu do Oriente highlights Portugal’s ties with Asia, from colonial baby steps in Macau to ancestor worship. The cavernous…

6. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga

0.9 MILES

Set in a lemon-fronted, 17th-century palace, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is Lapa’s biggest draw. It presents a star-studded collection of European…

7. Cemitério dos Prazeres

0.92 MILES

Most visitors come to this cemetery, the largest in Lisbon, for the view of the Rio Tejo right next to the artists' plot. But the elaborate baroque family…