Bairro Alto

Misericórdia Parish

Historical Center of Lisbon

Bairro Alto, located in Parish of Misericórdia is one of the iconic places in the Historical Center of Lisbon.
Officially, the famous and charming Bairro Alto is considered to be of Public Interest, It is also considered a must-visit place for tourists passing through the Portuguese capital.

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Bohemian neighborhood of Lisbon

For a memorable night out in Lisbon, the first option is Bairro Alto. restaurants, bars typical cafes and, the unmissable Fado Houses are the guarantee of unforgettable nights with the tasting of the traditional cuisine or the best gastronomic specialties and the tasting of excellent Portuguese wines.
Learn more: Nights in Bairro Alto

How to get to Bairro Alto

A quick and comfortable way to get to Bairro Alto is by taking the iconic Gloria Elevator. From the Calçada da Glória up to the top, in Bairro Alto, it takes about 5 minutes to make the 200 m path.
Ticket price: 3.80 € for two trips.

Hours
From Monday to Thursday it opens from 07:15 to 23:55
On Fridays, from 07:15 to 00:25
On Saturdays: from 08:45 to 00:25
On Sundays: from 09:15 to 00:25.

Find out more: Elevador da Glória


An unmissable visit for the typical Lisbon atmosphere, for the Church of São Roque and for the beautiful view from the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara.

What to see in Bairro Alto

Among the attractions of Bairro Alto, the Houses of Fado, the Viewpoint of São Pedro de Alcântara, the Ascensor da Bica, Ascensor da Glória, Largo Camões, Bica dos Olhos, the Miradouro de Santa Catarina, museums, several fountains, Convent of Jesus, Convent of Cardais and other convents and churches.

Learn more: Attractions in the Parish of Misericórdia, Lisbon

Fado Houses

Some of the oldest Fado Houses in Lisbon attract numerous music lovers typical of Lisbon and Portugal, fado. To name the two best known, O Faia and Adega Machado, present live shows with famous fado singers. These are traditional houses where the biggest names in fado have already passed.

All accompanied by traditional Portuguese cuisine and good wines.

Find out more: Fado Nights in Bairro Alto, Lisbon

Bars and Restaurants

The pleasant bars and restaurants complete the itinerary of this visit, both during the day and, above all, during the night.

• Featured bars:

• Leve leve Tapas Bar
• Há Pitéu
• Bar do Chico

More: Where to have a coffee or a drink in Bairro Alto


• Featured Restaurants:

• Restaurante Aldeia do Bairro Alto
• Consensual
• O Barrigas
• Taberna do Bairro Alto
• Aldeia do Bairro Alto

More: Where to eat in Bairro Alto

What to do in Bairro Alto

In addition to walks and discovering its small cobbled streets, Bairro Alto has several options for activities:

Visit the Churches

Among which stand out:

• Church of San Roque
• Cardaes Church and Convent
• Church of Saint Catherine

Visit the Museums

Among which stand out:

• Sao Roque Museum
• National Museum of Contemporary Art
• Pharmacy Museum

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See the city from its Viewpoints

In addition to the beautiful view over Lisbon, the sunset in Bairro Alto is not to be missed.

The Viewpoint of São Pedro de Alcântara

The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, located in the Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara, close to the Elevador da Glória, in Bairro Alto. Built in 1864, at the top of the Elevador da Glória, this viewpoint is one of the most popular in the city. From the top, it offers views incredible views of the City of Lisbon.

Address: Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, Bairro Alto, Lisbon.
Find out more: Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

The Viewpoint of Santa Catarina

The Miradouro de Santa Catarina also offers a beautiful view of Lisbon and the Tagus River. The highlight is having your favorite drink at Adamastor (Restaurant and Garden, with a statue of Adamastor; read more below) and admire the sunset.

Adamastor and Sunset with History
"Few people from Lisbon know the viewpoint of Santa Catarina, but almost everyone knows Adamastor. It is very popular with the younger population to watch the sunset during the spring, summer and autumn months. And it has a unique atmosphere with music, conversations and late-afternoon drinks that last throughout the night. This view, it is dazzling and encompasses the entire estuary of the Tagus river, the 25 de Abril bridge and the roofs of the entire parish of São Paulo. It has a small garden, but it is the huge terrace that invites those who arrive to sit and chat. The huge statue of Adamastor represents the mythical figure that the poet Luís Vaz de Camões created to symbolize the Cape of Storms. If you don't know where the Cabo das Tormentas, is the name previously given to the Cape of Good Hope where so many Portuguese caravels were shipwrecked. crossed by the skilful sailors led by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488, the Adamastor is no longer so frightening and is today the best company to see the twilight at the viewpoint of Santa Catarina" [Official Tourism of Lisbon]. Address: Rua de Santa Catarina

Night in Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto Nights are the liveliest in Lisbon. Its picturesque streets, with bars, restaurants that they are true Lisbon nightlife meeting points.

Fado Houses

Some Casas de Fado contribute to the liveliness of the place. Others work in restaurants. Highlights are: Fado House on Rua da Barroca, 56, which is also a restaurant; Tasca do Chico, Adega do Machado, Severa and the well-known Café Luso, founded in 1937.

A neighborhood with history

As old as Lisbon itself, Bairro Alto and its 16th-century urban structure were rebuilt after the earthquake of land that shook the city in 1531. With beautiful secular mansions, Bairro Alto is one of the best neighborhoods in Lisbon nightlife. In addition, it is classified as a Public Interest Set.

Old newspapers

In the narrow streets of Bairro Alto several Portuguese newspapers already had their headquarters: Diário de Notícias, on Rua Diário de Notícias, O Século, on Rua do Século and the newspaper A Capital.

+ Information

• Address: Largo Dr. António de Sousa Macedo 7-d
• Telephone: 213 929 800
• Official Link: JF de Misericórdia