Things to Do in Belém, Lisbon A museum district in western Lisbon, known for its many notable monuments. It contains the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and the Monument to the Discoveries.
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MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology ★ 4.3 · 25.5k★
Museum in an old riverside power station, with renewable energy & electrical phenomena exhibits.
Mon 10 AM – 7 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Jerónimos Monastery ★ 4.4 · 62.0k★
Late Gothic Manueline-style monastery housing archaeology & maritime museums in its wings.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Belém Tower ★ 4.5 · 116.0k★
Landmark medieval fortified tower on tiny river island with rooftop terrace offering estuary views.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Monument to the Discoveries ★ 4.6 · 65.3k★
Statue built in 1940 and made permanent in 1960 to mark 500 years since Henry the Navigator's death.
Every day 10 AM – 7 PM
Navy Museum ★ 4.5 · 13.8k★
Seagoing history with collections of model ships, maritime artifacts & ornate 18th-century barges.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Toranja ★ 4.9 · 255
A souvenir shop in Lisbon featuring unique and trendy artwork by local artists, offering items like puzzles, playing cards, framed photos, bags, posters, and postcards.
Every day 9 AM – 9:30 PM
Centro Cultural de Belém ★ 4.6 · 20.6k
Large 1980s-built venue including space for concerts, opera & ballet, plus exhibition galleries.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Lisbon Earthquake 1755 ★ 4.7 · 10.0k
A historical attraction that brings to life the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, an extraordinary event of past centuries.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Tejo Power Station ★ 4.6 · 2.9k
A Lisbon architectural landmark, this is a museum where creativity, curiosity, and inspiration meet to showcase contemporary art exhibitions.
Mon 10 AM – 7 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
National Coach Museum ★ 4.6 · 10.7k
Ornate, 16th–19th century royal carriages displayed in an opulent, 18th-century palace riding arena.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art – MAC/CCB ★ 4.5 · 8.0k
Modern & contemporary art museum, with works by Picasso, Bacon & Warhol plus temporary exhibitions.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Belém Tower Garden ★ 4.6 · 84.8k
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM Where to eat & drink in Belém · €50+
Portuguese fare served in a light-filled, white-tablecloth space at the Altis Belém Hotel.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat 6:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun Closed · €50+
Beneath this name, which references the chef who opened the restaurant and the capital city of Japan’s Ishikawa region, lies a gateway to a different culinary world.
Mon Closed
Tue 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Thu 12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 4 PM – 6 PM, 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Pasteis de Belém ★ 4.6 · 99.5k· $$
Large, airy bakery cafe offering Portuguese baked goods including tarts & breads.
Every day 8 AM – 10 PM
Portugália ★ 4.4 · 5.3k· $$
Famed beer hall opened in 1925 as an annex of a brewery, serving beers, steaks & seafood.
Every day 12 PM – 12 AM Planning time in Belém?
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1 MAAT - Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology 2 Jerónimos Monastery 3 Belém Tower 4 Monument to the Discoveries 5 Navy Museum 6 Feitoria 7 Kanazawa 8 Toranja 9 Pasteis de Belém 10 Centro Cultural de Belém Ready to plan Belém? Turn these Belém picks into a day-by-day Lisbon plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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