Elevador da Bica

The most photographed funicular in Lisbon, due to the dramatic contrast between the steep route and the river in the background, this is one of the city’s greatest attractions. It connects Largo do Calhariz to Rua de São Paulo in a heady descent possible on foot but an ascent only suitable for the hardy. Decorated by artists and witness to the vibrant nightlife in Rua da Bica, the tram seems to share the excitement of the rest of the city during the Festas Populares. It is declared a national monument since 2002 and in operation for a century.

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Date: Sept 16

Monastery of the Hieronymites

A masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in Portugal, the Monastery of the Hieronymites is listed as a National Monument and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.  It is located in one of Lisbon’s most noble areas, a both historical and monumental setting overlooking the river Tagus.  It stands next to the also iconic Tower of Belém and Belém Cultural Centre.  Being symbolically linked to one of the most important moments of national recollection, the monastery, founded by King D. Manuel, still preserves most of the magnificent structures that contributed to its international recognition, including its 16th-century Cloister, the friars’ Refectory and the Library.

Unesco: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
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Date: Feb 26

Belém Tower

Belém Tower, officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.  Torre de Belém was built between 1514 and 1520 in a Manuelino style by the Portuguese architect and sculptor Francisco de Arruda. It was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1983 by UNESCO.

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Unesco: Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon
Date: May 14

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos

Jerónimos Monastery (The Hieronymites Monastery) is located near the shore of the parish of Belém, in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture in Lisbon, classified in 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém.

Distance: 1,697 km (1,054 miles)
Travel time: 21 days