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Neighbourhood guide
Lapa, Estrela and Santos: palaces and the Janelas Verdes
The embassy quarter of Lapa, the Basílica da Estrela and its garden, the MNAA and the palace hotels.
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Lapa, Estrela and Santos: where to go
The embassy quarter, the Basílica da Estrela and its garden, the MNAA on the Janelas Verdes and the palace hotels.
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What to see and do
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Reopens 21 November 2026
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (MNAA)
The national museum of old masters, in a palace on the Rua das Janelas Verdes above the river.
Rua das Janelas Verdes, 1249-017 LisboaExplore View on map
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Opposite the basilica
Jardim da Estrela
A Romantic garden of ponds, a bandstand and old trees, facing the Basílica da Estrela.
Where to eat
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One MICHELIN Star
Loco
A tasting-menu dining room beside the Basílica da Estrela. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rua dos Navegantes 53B, 1200-731 LisboaExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
YŌSO
An omakase counter by the Necessidades palace. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
Rampa das Necessidades 6, 1350-188 LisboaExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Pigmeu
Portuguese cooking, nose to tail. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Rua do 4 de Infantaria 68, 1350-274 LisboaExplore View on map
Where to stay
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A palace above the river
Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
A palace hotel of 18 rooms beside the Santa Catarina viewpoint, with a rooftop over the Tagus.
Rua de Santa Catarina 1, 1200-401 LisboaExplore View on map
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In the embassy quarter
Olissippo Lapa Palace
A palace hotel in Lapa, the embassy quarter, with gardens looking towards the river.
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Near the MNAA
Palacio Ramalhete Lisboa
A small palace hotel on the Rua das Janelas Verdes, a few doors from the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Rua das Janelas Verdes 92, 1200-692 LisboaExplore View on map
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