Neighborhood Overview
In Chiado most of the buildings were originally built in the XVIII century (many of them rehabilitated in the 90s by architect Alvaro Siza Vieira after a devastating fire in 1988), but this area is a journey to the late XIX century and early XX century, the “Belle Epoque” period when writers like Fernando Pessoa and Eça de Queiroz used to frequent its famous cafes. This is also the theater district, place of old bookstores, national and international brands designers stores which give Chiado a lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere, any time of the day.
Next to the apartment you will find Carmo Convent ruins, one of Lisbon’s most beautiful and touching images. These ruins are a monument to the devastation caused by the 1755 earthquake, although its Gothic architecture is clear evidence of the XIV century. In the ancient altar (which keeps the old coverage) we may now find an archaeological museum with an eclectic collection of small treasures like some mysterious mummies from South America.
A 5 minute walk distance you will find the bustling Praça de Camões which separates Chiado from Bairro Alto, the two liveliest areas in the city. In the center, there is a statue of the poet Luís de Camões with other smaller figures below, also related to the Portuguese culture. Behind the statue there is a terrace and a kiosk with fresh drinks. The square is especially busy at night, serving as a meeting point before dinner and drinks in Bairro Alto.
Only a 2 minute walk away you will be at Rua Garrett. This shopping street is not very big but it’s where all the Lisboners choose to meet. It is the heart of the vibrant Chiado, home for shops and most popular cafes in the city, as well as the Chiado Department Store which is a shopping center nowadays. Some of the favorite shops on this street include the oldest bookstore in the world (Bertrand), Casa Pereira, Gardenia, Hugo Boss, Lanidor, Massimo Dutti, Nespresso, Nike, Paris em Lisboa, Pull & Bear, Swarovski and Zara, as well as one of the finest shops in the city, Tous. Inside Benetton store you will find one of the most beautiful old elevators in Europe.
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Carmo Convent
Tv. Dom Pedro de Menezes, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
The ruins of Carmo Convent is one of Lisbon’s most beautiful sights
National Guard Museum
Largo do Carmo 27, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal
It is a different museum with police cars and National Guard history
Sacramento Church
Calçada Sacramento 29, 1200-203 Lisboa, Portugal
This 17th-century church is the only one in Lisbon facing East
Trindade Theatre
Largo da Trindade 7, 1200-156 Lisboa, Portugal
Inaugurated in 1867, this theatre has been inspired by italian theatres
São Roque Church
Igreja de São Roque, Lisboa, Portugal
16th-century is plain from outside, but has an incredible rich interior
Santa Justa Elevator
R. de Santa Justa 100, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
This neo-gothic monument reminds you of Paris Eiffel Tower
Geological Museum
Tv. Dom Pedro de Menezes, 1200 Lisboa, Portugal
An archeologicl museum is housed in the old altar of Carmo Convent
São Roque Museum
Calçada do Carmo 55, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal
Museum created in 1905, in a 17th century Jesuit building
Carmo Square
Chafariz do Carmo, Largo do Carmo, Lisboa, Portugal
Cute little square near the flat: Esplanade and music all day
Rossio Square
Praça Dom Pedro IV 94, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
The official city center! Famous square with lots of history and stores
Trindade Coelho Square
Largo Trindade Coelho 7, 1200-287 Lisboa, Portugal
Famous square with a beautiful church and bairro Alto entrance
Rua Garrett
R. Garrett 31, 1200-309 Lisboa, Portugal
One of the main shopping streets in Lisbon, with lots of stores
Carmo
Largo do Carmo 10, 1200-203 Lisboa, Portugal
The interior with beautiful ceilings and an elegant décor offers typical snacks
Buenos Aires Caffe
R. do Duque 31B, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal
Order and Argentinean steak or a “salada boyard”
Aqui há peixe
R. Trindade 5, 1200-309 Lisboa, Portugal
Famous for the fresh fish straight from the ocean, not fish farms
Bistro 100 maneiras
R. da Misericórdia 66, 1200-284 Lisboa, Portugal
This is the second restaurant of chef Ljubomir Stanisic
Honorato
Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 12, 1200-108 Lisboa, Portugal
One of the most famous Burger Houses in Lisbon
Tavares
R. da Misericórdia 35, 1200-279 Lisboa, Portugal
Portugal’s oldest restaurant. It seems a space getting out of Versailles!
Nood
Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 19, 1200-108 Lisboa, Portugal
Communal tables and red tones make up the interior of this Asian restaurant
Oficina do Duque
Calçada do Duque 43A, 1200-155 Lisboa, Portugal
Innovative cuisine, largely based on Portuguese flavors
Bertrand Bookshop
R. Garrett 48, 1200-309 Lisboa, Portugal
Lisbon’s, Portugal’s and the world’s oldest bookeshop
Brio Supermarket
Tv. Carmo 1, 1200-049 Lisboa, Portugal
This looks like any regular supermarket but here, everything is organic
Chiado Mall
R. do Carmo 2, 1100 Lisboa, Portugal
FNAC store, the most famous of this mall - books and music, they have it all!
Santini
R. do Carmo 7, 1200-219 Lisboa, Portugal
Famous ice cream shop in Lisbon and Cascais
Casa Pereira
R. Garrett 38, 1200-309 Lisboa, Portugal
Sells biscuits, chocolates, aromatic teas and coffes from former portuguese colonies
Confeitaria Nacional
Praça Dom Pedro IV 122, 1100-483 Lisboa, Portugal
One of Portugal’s best pastry
Arcádia
Largo Trindade Coelho 9-12, 1200-470 Lisboa, Portugal
Creating handmade chocolates since 1933
Gardénia II
Tv. Carmo 4, 1200-108 Lisboa, Portugal
This shop has been selling trendy international brands for over 20 years
Metro
Rossio, Lisboa, Portugal
Metro
R. do Crucifixo 83, 1100 Lisboa, Portugal
Bus Stop
R. Áurea 199, 1100-064 Lisboa, Portugal
Bus Stop
R. da Misericórdia 147, 1200-284 Lisboa, Portugal
Bus Stop
R. António Maria Cardoso 39B, 1200-410 Lisboa, Portugal
Bus Stop
Largo do Duque de Cadaval, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal
Supermarket
R. 1º de Dezembro 85, 1249-970 Lisboa, Portugal
Police station
R. da Assunção, 1100-064 Lisboa, Portugal
Pharmacy
R. Augusta 225, 1100-170 Lisboa, Portugal
Pharmacy
R. Áurea 294, 1100-200 Lisboa, Portugal
Pharmacy
R. da Misericórdia 2, 1200-279 Lisboa, Portugal
Post Office
R. da Misericórdia 1, 1200-279 Lisboa, Portugal
