Santa Maria Maior Travel Guide

See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.

Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.

Gather by the River Tagus in this picturesque square, where crowds converge to share a coffee, visit the city’s monuments or begin a day of sightseeing.

See ancient stonework and enjoy the same views of the city that allowed Lisbon’s medieval royals to spot incoming invaders from miles around.

See a range of architectural styles from throughout the ages, learn about Lisbon's religious history and enjoy the complex beauty of this fortress-like cathedral.

Get an introduction to the city of Lisbon and its history through visual displays and audio description providing an interactive look into its past.

Ride an elevator to the top of this imposing triumphal arch, which was built to celebrate the rebirth and rebuilding of Lisbon following the 1755 earthquake.

A popular meeting point and landmark, this vast square is most easily recognized by the towering obelisk monument that commemorates Portuguese independence from Spain.