Timeout Market - a warehouse sized space that opened in May 2014, serves as a market, a cafeteria, a museum, and a gathering space. Come here and within stalls of each other, you will find decadent desserts, fresh seafood, succulent meat, and so much more. Lisbon is a relatively affordable city considering the quality and freshness of the food, as well as the intricacies of some dishes. Timeout Market is just a convenient location to eat, soak in the culture, and even buy some souvenirs.

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Santa Justa Lift in Lisbon, Portugal

The Santa Justa Lift or Carmo Lift is an elevator that opened in 1899, connecting the lower streets of Baixa to Carmo Square. Because Lisbon has so many hills, an elevator like this one is very practical in reaching new heights.

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Pastéis de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal

Established in 1837, Pastéis de Belém, was born out of necessity. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, there was a general store attached to a sugar cane refinery next to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. Due to the liberal revolution, it was a difficult time for religious people and someone from the nearby monastery offered pastries for sale, known as Pastéis de Belém.

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Ginjinha Sem Rival in Lisbon, Portugal

Take a whiff of that ruby liquid. Ginjina, pronounced almost like a New Yorker saying ginger, is a cherry liqueur. Sugar, cinnamon, cherries, and alcohol steep together to create a sweet and dangerous drink.

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Castelo dos Mouros in Sintra, Portugal

Castelo dos Mouros or Castle of the Moors is a medieval castle located atop a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Built in the 10th century after the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula by the Moors, the two rings of wall trace the granite boulders and cliffs. Then, it served as a watchtower for enemies and protested Lisbon and beyond.

Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira is a quinta or historic estate located on a hill in Sintra, Portugal. Visitors can roam the vast estate exploring the palace, chapel, tunnels, grottos, wells, and fountains. A lot of mystery and enigma surrounds this estate, with rumored ties to the Knights Templar and Freemasons and steeped in alchemy.

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Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal

The Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal is a national treasure. King Ferdinand II contributed to erecting this grand palace and incorporated styles of 19th-century romanticism and has Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture that is evident in the archways, towers, and domes.

Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla in Sintra, Portugal

Part of the Park and National Palace of Pena, stumbling upon the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla is like stumbling upon a dream. This yellow cottage in the woods is surrounded by trees and beautiful blooming flowers. It is designated a Property of Public Interest as of 1993 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site as of 1995. Nearby there are gardens and a horse stables.