Hotel Marquês de Pombal Tourist itinerary through São Vicente Hill
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Tourist itinerary through São Vicente Hill
Juli 01 2024
Culturele Gastronomie Hotel Marquês de Pombal 
Lisbon has seven hills lying in wait. São Vicente is one of them. How about meeting him this summer in the company of the Marquês de Pombal?
Get ready for an inspiring journey through the most iconic points of this Lisbon hill and awaken your senses on a route where the views promise to enchant even the most inattentive eyes.
1. Breakfast with the Marquês
Starting the day with refinement is always a good starting point. Before starting your itinerary, allow our buffet breakfast to guide you through a sensory experience. Coffee, tea, fruit juices, traditional pastries and a wide variety of hot and cold dishes are regular guests in our breakfast room. It is there that local products and fresh ingredients adorn the tables with seductive aromas, making each morning especially appealing. Want to try it?
2. Morning walk through the heart of Lisbon
Venture along the Portuguese sidewalk of Avenida da Liberdade until you reach a Lisbon full of life, Rossio. Living up to its name, on its right side there is one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, Rossio Station. Planned and built in the 1880s, a good plan would be to cross the entrance arch, explore its tiles and take a train straight to Sintra. However, São Vicente waits, and the station can also wait…
In front of this train station, the D. Maria II National Theater sits majestically and, beyond, the historic Praça do Rossio, officially known as Praça Dom Pedro IV, due to the monument of the statue of D. Pedro IV that lives there.
Take the opportunity to cool off next to the Rossio Fountains, while the camera immortalizes their architectural beauty and captures the mythological figures that give them such a special charm.
Next stop? Rua Augusta.
3. From pastel de nata to the Tagus riverside
The lively atmosphere of the famous Rua Augusta leaves no one indifferent. But, no matter how curious you are to visit it, there is no way to proceed without first stopping at Fábrica da Nata. The motif is sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon and is called pastel de nata. Preferably warm, it is the perfect companion while you get lost in the shop windows and terraces that bring this street to life. Don't be surprised if you come across street artists here, young people dressed in black dancing to the sound of the mandolin (Lisbon's university students), or a bustle of locals and tourists strolling, chatting or watching a live show.
As for the Tejo River, it waits serenely just a few steps away. You can enjoy it from the top of the Rua Augusta Arch or feel its beauty up close at Cais das Colunas, in Praça do Comércio (also known as Terreiro do Paço). Perhaps, indulge in a peaceful moment of reading at Muro das Namoradeiras, listening to the greeting of the seagulls from time to time.
4. Lisbon Cathedral and a Treasure to be discovered
The invitation is to follow the path to the imposing Lisbon Cathedral. In passing, you will find the Church of Santo António, the church of the most beloved and popular saint in the city. Visit its interior, vibrant with light and color, the stage for the enigmatic Santo António Weddings.
Then, it's about a 3-minute walk to reach the Cathedral. This cathedral, with more than 800 years of history, is the oldest church in the Portuguese capital. A testament to time and faith, it contains a unique collection in the world, the Treasury of the Cathedral of Lisbon. Reliquaries, pieces of vestments, paintings and sculptures are just some of the well-kept secrets of this sacred place. Can you unravel them?
5. “Look” at Lisbon from Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol
Have you ever heard of the Miradouro de Santa Luzia and the Miradouro das Portas do Sol? True “picture postcards”, they offer beautiful panoramic views over the labyrinthine neighborhood of Alfama, which here seems to go hand in hand with the Tagus.
Absorb the idyllic beauty of the city as you catch sight of: the Church of São Miguel and the Church of Santo Estêvão, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora or the dome of Santa Engrácia.
Probably awakened the vision. Next, it's time for the taste.
6. Have lunch with Alfama for company
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood is a good choice for sampling the capital's most typical dishes. Our suggestion? A memorable lunch at the Grenache restaurant. With sophisticated cuisine and an intimate atmosphere, this space suggests gastronomic creations that combine tradition with innovation, with special attention to seasonal products. But it's not the only one that deserves a visit. Travessa do Fado, where Portuguese cuisine is enjoyed to the sound of fado, with a view of the castle, also surprises with its Bulhão Pato-style clams or black pork cheeks. Enjoy!
7. Last stop: Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
The itinerary does not end before arriving at the São Vicente de Fora Monastery. A monument of great historical and architectural importance, this monastery was founded by D. Afonso Henriques. It features grandiose cloisters, tiles with stories to tell and temporary and permanent exhibitions. And what better destination on this Lisbon tourist itinerary than a place of peace and reflection, where the past reveals itself at every step?
After a day full of discoveries, enjoy comfort at the Hotel Marquês de Pombal. With over 20 years of experience, this 4-star hotel in Lisbon offers an unforgettable stay in the city center.
Located on Avenida da Liberdade, each guest can experience all of Lisbon in a hotel, amidst an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
We will be happy to welcome you soon!
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Get ready for an inspiring journey through the most iconic points of this Lisbon hill and awaken your senses on a route where the views promise to enchant even the most inattentive eyes.
1. Breakfast with the Marquês
Starting the day with refinement is always a good starting point. Before starting your itinerary, allow our buffet breakfast to guide you through a sensory experience. Coffee, tea, fruit juices, traditional pastries and a wide variety of hot and cold dishes are regular guests in our breakfast room. It is there that local products and fresh ingredients adorn the tables with seductive aromas, making each morning especially appealing. Want to try it?
2. Morning walk through the heart of Lisbon
Venture along the Portuguese sidewalk of Avenida da Liberdade until you reach a Lisbon full of life, Rossio. Living up to its name, on its right side there is one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, Rossio Station. Planned and built in the 1880s, a good plan would be to cross the entrance arch, explore its tiles and take a train straight to Sintra. However, São Vicente waits, and the station can also wait…
In front of this train station, the D. Maria II National Theater sits majestically and, beyond, the historic Praça do Rossio, officially known as Praça Dom Pedro IV, due to the monument of the statue of D. Pedro IV that lives there.
Take the opportunity to cool off next to the Rossio Fountains, while the camera immortalizes their architectural beauty and captures the mythological figures that give them such a special charm.
Next stop? Rua Augusta.
3. From pastel de nata to the Tagus riverside
The lively atmosphere of the famous Rua Augusta leaves no one indifferent. But, no matter how curious you are to visit it, there is no way to proceed without first stopping at Fábrica da Nata. The motif is sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon and is called pastel de nata. Preferably warm, it is the perfect companion while you get lost in the shop windows and terraces that bring this street to life. Don't be surprised if you come across street artists here, young people dressed in black dancing to the sound of the mandolin (Lisbon's university students), or a bustle of locals and tourists strolling, chatting or watching a live show.
As for the Tejo River, it waits serenely just a few steps away. You can enjoy it from the top of the Rua Augusta Arch or feel its beauty up close at Cais das Colunas, in Praça do Comércio (also known as Terreiro do Paço). Perhaps, indulge in a peaceful moment of reading at Muro das Namoradeiras, listening to the greeting of the seagulls from time to time.
4. Lisbon Cathedral and a Treasure to be discovered
The invitation is to follow the path to the imposing Lisbon Cathedral. In passing, you will find the Church of Santo António, the church of the most beloved and popular saint in the city. Visit its interior, vibrant with light and color, the stage for the enigmatic Santo António Weddings.
Then, it's about a 3-minute walk to reach the Cathedral. This cathedral, with more than 800 years of history, is the oldest church in the Portuguese capital. A testament to time and faith, it contains a unique collection in the world, the Treasury of the Cathedral of Lisbon. Reliquaries, pieces of vestments, paintings and sculptures are just some of the well-kept secrets of this sacred place. Can you unravel them?
5. “Look” at Lisbon from Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol
Have you ever heard of the Miradouro de Santa Luzia and the Miradouro das Portas do Sol? True “picture postcards”, they offer beautiful panoramic views over the labyrinthine neighborhood of Alfama, which here seems to go hand in hand with the Tagus.
Absorb the idyllic beauty of the city as you catch sight of: the Church of São Miguel and the Church of Santo Estêvão, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora or the dome of Santa Engrácia.
Probably awakened the vision. Next, it's time for the taste.
6. Have lunch with Alfama for company
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood is a good choice for sampling the capital's most typical dishes. Our suggestion? A memorable lunch at the Grenache restaurant. With sophisticated cuisine and an intimate atmosphere, this space suggests gastronomic creations that combine tradition with innovation, with special attention to seasonal products. But it's not the only one that deserves a visit. Travessa do Fado, where Portuguese cuisine is enjoyed to the sound of fado, with a view of the castle, also surprises with its Bulhão Pato-style clams or black pork cheeks. Enjoy!
7. Last stop: Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
The itinerary does not end before arriving at the São Vicente de Fora Monastery. A monument of great historical and architectural importance, this monastery was founded by D. Afonso Henriques. It features grandiose cloisters, tiles with stories to tell and temporary and permanent exhibitions. And what better destination on this Lisbon tourist itinerary than a place of peace and reflection, where the past reveals itself at every step?
After a day full of discoveries, enjoy comfort at the Hotel Marquês de Pombal. With over 20 years of experience, this 4-star hotel in Lisbon offers an unforgettable stay in the city center.
Located on Avenida da Liberdade, each guest can experience all of Lisbon in a hotel, amidst an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
We will be happy to welcome you soon!