We walked through this beautifully vibrant area of Lisbon with its many bars restaurants and shops. The odd street performance also appeared. The only negative here are some of the dodgy restaurants who get you in and promise the world but then claim at the end they only accept cash. We saw several groups cop this

Rising uphill from the tourist oriented Baixa this neighborhood has more interesting shops and restaurants. The joint metro station opens up high on the Chiado side where the tramline also travels. Even in late Autumn rain people sit in the dark on the terraces watching live street performancies.

This is a great area to stay in when visiting Lisbon. Lots of restaurants, cafes, and shopping. We walked all over. We made our way down to the Praca do Comercio, if that is what you call it - the big square by the water. From there, we were tired and wanted to keep exploring in another area. So, we started looking for a Tuk Tuk. Many went by, but it was actually difficult to get one that wasn't already full. So, we walked back to the street and just stood there for a bit and waited to hail one that was available. This was a fun mode of transportation. Our driver was telling us all about the area as we went. He was a little wild which was part of the fun. It wasn't expensive either and it was a quick way to get around.

The underground Metro gets you here from all around the city. This is thecentral meeting place for walking tours,we always choose GURU,they use local guides,so knoldgeable in their own area,no up front charges,and a 3 hour walk,lots steps around ,so you need to be fairly active walking,you pay what you want,so for 3 hours you should give generously if you enjoyed it. WE had a superb lady guide,very informative in english,all the sites we visited on tour we revisited in depth for the following three days,knowing where to go. Lots of cafes here,and monuments. Note,the metro here is on three levels,3 lines,the bottom one is about 210 steps down,the lifts did not work and esculaters were not in operation one way for days,we are in our seventies,fit but struggled here.

Chiado is pleasant district with linger-a-white squares, high-fashion stores, trendy dining and a classic coffee house. If you need to get right into the heart of this area, you must get to the station Baixa/Chiado. Across from metro exit you'll find a famous old Cafe A Brasilieira - slinky with Art Nouveau decor, this cafe is a 100-year-old institution for coffeehouse junkies. The most interesting places for tourists - Largo do Carma - historic square decorated with an old fountain, Convento do Carmo - the church which has been destoyed by the 1755 earthquake (we visited here the laser show by evening, very nice). Now shopping!! An excellent area for this purpose is Rue Garrett - classic and modern shops. Go down Calle Garrett and you will reach the entrance to the large shopping center Armazens do Chiado. More shopping!! This majestic six-story shopping center connects Lisbon's lower and upper towns with a world of ways to spend your money. Visit the sixth floor to see the food court's variety. The prices and quality of food are perfect.

With so many eateries, cafés, and retail establishments, this area of Lisbon appeared to be very posh. Compared with other parts of Lisbon we visited, it appears to be rather contemporary. There is a multilevel mall there. It is a pleasant area to stroll around. We went to one of the eateries for supper. The Praca do Comercio is on the southern side, and the Carmo Convent and Santa Justa Lift overlook the region.

Lisbon is a perfect destination for Christmas. Not only for its mild climate, but also for its impressive Christmas markets and attractions at this time of year. While every season is a good time to see all of Lisbon’s attractions and enjoy its romantic and decadent atmosphere, the Portuguese capital really comes into its own during the Christmas holidays. Just strolling aimlessly through its streets, the traveler will be captivated by the lighting.