The Convento do Carmo is one of my favorite sites in Lisbon. It was built in 1389 and destroyed in 1755. Lisbon’s Convento do Carmo Ruins | Everything You Need to Know
The earthquake struck at noon on All Saints Day, and the church was full at the time.
Today, you see the ruins of the church, its vaulted arches – but there is no roof.
The Marquis de Pombal was in charge of rebuilding Lisbon after the earthquake.
He decided to let the church walls stand, but not rebuild it – so that everyone would remember the disaster.
Shopping in the Baixa -Chiado district
Not everyone is into medieval art, architecture, and seafood.
If shopping is your thing, you find a lot of traditional Portuguese shops in the lower Baixa, and the upper Chiado neighborhoods.
Read my article to learn more about the traditional artisans and family-owned shops that make up the character of Lisbon. Lisbon’s historical family-owned stores and craftsmen sell the best souvenirs
Chiado also has a lot of options for fine dining and upscale shopping. Also, nearby Avenida da Liberdade has many upscale designers.
See my article on shopping in Lisbon, Where to shop in Lisbon? Lisbon’s best malls
What if I don’t have 24 hours in Lisbon? I only have a few hours
I would say make your way to Praça do Comércio, go to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch.
After doing that, either commit to going to the castle, walking downhill, and enjoying the beautiful views, or opt for the 15th century UNESCO World Heritage sights in the Belém neighborhood.
Conclusion:
You can see a lot of cool stuff in 24 hours in Lisbon. You can start out focusing on four sites, but inevitably, you will see and experience much more.
Just be sure to allow yourself two to four hours prior to your flight out! Plus the 25-minute metro ride from downtown to the airport!
If you can spare another 24 hours to stay in Lisbon, check out my How to spend 48 hours in Lisbon — a 48-hour itinerary
I have provided you with a quick, organized one day itinerary. If you want to take a peek at everything else that Lisbon offers, see my 205 Things to do in Lisbon – The Ultimate Guide
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