Chiado, Lisbon
Historic Center
Located between
Baixa de Lisboa (also known as
Baixa Pombalina or
Pombaline Lisbon)
and
Bairro Alto, the neighborhood of
Chiado, with its strong references in the world of Portuguese writers
(Fernando Pessoa, Eça de Queiroz, among others), is one of the busiest in the Portuguese capital.
Before the era of
shopping centers, its trade was the busiest in Lisbon. It regained some of its commercial appeal,
with boutiques and international designer stores.
Currently,
Chiado is part, in its entirety, of
Parish of Santa Mary Major.
Rua Almeida Garrett in Chiado, Baixa de Lisboa, Lisbon © Google Earth Pro
Fire of 1988
In 1980, a fire broke out in a store in Chiado, which caused enormous damage to several commercial establishments in the
neighborhood.
Chiado was only rebuilt during the 1990s.
Downtown Pombaline
The
Baixa Pombalina is a reference to the
Marquês de Pombal, who after the destruction of the city by a violent earthquake
in 1755, he commanded - in his style, which became known as the Pombaline style - the reconstruction of Lisbon.
Find out more about Baixa Pombalina
Discover Chiado
To discover
Chiado, the most recommended way is to take a walk through the streets adjacent to
Rua Garrett,
which is the
Centro do Chiado.
Rua Garrett runs from the corner of Rua Nova do Almada and goes up to
Rua Nova da Trindade.
• stroll along
Garrett Street and neighboring streets
On
Rua Garrett stand out the
Baixa-Chiado station of the Lisbon metro, the Basilica of Our Lady
of the Martyrs. After Rua Serpa Pinto,
Rua Garrett becomes narrower. Another highlight in this part of the street is the
Statue of Fernando Pessoa, at the A Brasileira Restaurant and Café.
• stop and have a coffee with pastel de nata at one of the
cafés
(Café A Brasileira or other)
• explore the shops and local businesses (See Shopping below)
• explore the shops and local commerce
• visit the churches (Basilica of Nossa Senhora dos Mártires, Convento do Carmo)
Rua Serpa Pinto, across from Rua Almeida Garret, in Chiado, downtown Lisbon © Google Earth Pro
What to see in Chiado
In addition to the options above, in
Chiado the following stand out:
• the Museum of Chiado
• the Basilica of Our Lady of the Martyrs, Church of Our Lady of Loreto of the Italians, Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation
• the National Theater of São Carlos, the São Luiz Theater
• the National Museum of Contemporary Art
• the Literary Guild
Where to eat in Chiado
There are several options for eating or snacking in Chiado. Delirium Café, Alma, Sacramento, Starbucks and others.
Where to stay in Chiado
For those who want to stay close to the city's main attractions, Chiado offers some comfortable hotels with a wide range of
of prices. The Lisboa Carmo hotel, Borges Chiado, Garrett 48 apartments, Lisbon Best Apartments Chiado and others.
Rua Garrett, in front of Armazém do Chiado, Bairro do Chiado, Baixa de Lisboa © Google Earth Pro
Shopping in Chiado, Lisbon
You will also find a very busy trade in the streets of the Historic Center, as well as shops and boutiques.
international.
Sports (Sports): golf, surfing and windsurfing
In Lisbon there is structure and sports facilities to practice your favorite sport.
Musical events, exhibitions
In the cultural centres, galleries and exhibition halls of the Historic Center of Lisbon, different programs are
cultural, musical, theatrical activities among other options.
Map of the Historic Center
It is in the Historic Center of Lisbon that the main tourist attractions are concentrated absolutely,
starting with the beautiful
Terreiro do Paço.
Map of the Historic Center © GEP
Gastronomy
For the satisfaction of visitors, a good part of the best gastronomic options are located in the Historic Center
from Lisbon.
Good Hotels, Restaurants and Bars
Traditional hotels, restaurants and bars in the Historic Center make it very easy to visit the main attractions
tourist attractions in the city. Think about this when booking your hotel.
The best of Lisbon's nightlife is in the Historic Center or close to it, such as Baixa, Cais do Sodré, Chiado and
Bairro Alto to name the liveliest.