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Chiado Life
Chiado is the most elegant, traditional, and glamorous neighborhood in the city of Lisbon. It is located between Bairro Alto and Baixa. In this part of the city, well-known Portuguese writers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries used to gather.
The poet Fernando Pessoa was born in Chiado, and there is a statue of him on Rua Garrett.
On August 25, 1988, a fire that started on a nearby street reached Rua Garrett and affected not only shops and offices but also important historic buildings. Chiado was rebuilt thanks to a renovation project coordinated by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, which lasted a decade.
Rua Garrett is the heart of Chiado — the intellectual hub of Lisbon in the 20th century. It is bordered at the top by Largo do Chiado and at the bottom by Rua do Carmo. Around it are located the National Theatre São Carlos, the São Luiz and Trindade theatres, the most famous bookstores (such as Bertrand and Grémio Literário), the century-old Café A Brasileira, and the Archaeological Museum of the Carmo Convent.
The area also stands out for housing well-known international shops (Hermès, Cartier, Benetton…) as well as some of the city’s best cafés, bars, and restaurants.
Separated only by Rua da Misericórdia lies Bairro Alto, which represents alternative Lisbon. Its streets are full of restaurants and bars, graffiti, and hanging laundry — and it is probably the best place in the city to listen to fado music.
The poet Fernando Pessoa was born in Chiado, and there is a statue of him on Rua Garrett.
On August 25, 1988, a fire that started on a nearby street reached Rua Garrett and affected not only shops and offices but also important historic buildings. Chiado was rebuilt thanks to a renovation project coordinated by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, which lasted a decade.
Rua Garrett is the heart of Chiado — the intellectual hub of Lisbon in the 20th century. It is bordered at the top by Largo do Chiado and at the bottom by Rua do Carmo. Around it are located the National Theatre São Carlos, the São Luiz and Trindade theatres, the most famous bookstores (such as Bertrand and Grémio Literário), the century-old Café A Brasileira, and the Archaeological Museum of the Carmo Convent.
The area also stands out for housing well-known international shops (Hermès, Cartier, Benetton…) as well as some of the city’s best cafés, bars, and restaurants.
Separated only by Rua da Misericórdia lies Bairro Alto, which represents alternative Lisbon. Its streets are full of restaurants and bars, graffiti, and hanging laundry — and it is probably the best place in the city to listen to fado music.
Tourism in Chiado
- Elevador de Santa Justa: Built by a Gustave Eiffel disciple in iron, its a fantastic observatory over the city.
- Convento e Igreja do Carmo: Largo do Carmo. ( 10 am -6 pm, Monday to saturday). In 1864 and old monastery was transformed in Archeologic Museum.
- Museo do Chiado: Rua Serpa Pinto, 4. (213 432 148) National Contemporary Art Museum. (10 am-6 pm, Tuesday to Sunday).
- Mirador de San Pedro de Alcántara: Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcántara. Unbeatable panoramic views of La Baixa, Alfama, Castelo de Sao Jorge, and Tejo river .
- Mirador de Santa Catarina: Espectacular view of Ponte 25 Abril, sunset, atmosphere and terraces.
- Igreja de Sao Roque: Largo Trindade Coelho. Mannerist and barroque jewel.
- Praça Luis de Camõens: Fantastic square with Camoens statue in the middle.
- Café a Brasileira: Rua Garrett, 120 . Fernando Pessoa´s bronze statue.
- Convento e Igreja do Carmo: Largo do Carmo. ( 10 am -6 pm, Monday to saturday). In 1864 and old monastery was transformed in Archeologic Museum.
- Museo do Chiado: Rua Serpa Pinto, 4. (213 432 148) National Contemporary Art Museum. (10 am-6 pm, Tuesday to Sunday).
- Mirador de San Pedro de Alcántara: Rua de Sao Pedro de Alcántara. Unbeatable panoramic views of La Baixa, Alfama, Castelo de Sao Jorge, and Tejo river .
- Mirador de Santa Catarina: Espectacular view of Ponte 25 Abril, sunset, atmosphere and terraces.
- Igreja de Sao Roque: Largo Trindade Coelho. Mannerist and barroque jewel.
- Praça Luis de Camõens: Fantastic square with Camoens statue in the middle.
- Café a Brasileira: Rua Garrett, 120 . Fernando Pessoa´s bronze statue.
Food and fado in Chiado
Lisboa’s cuisine offers every day a higher quality and wider variety. You will find the best traditional dishes, combined with innovation, modernity and first-class products. Chiado offers a great number of restaurants, taverns and bars, where you will enjoy the best modern and traditional portuguese cuisine , some of them awarded with Michelin stars. Our recommendation is as follows:
ARMAZENS DO CHIADO: Rua do Carmo, 2. Fast food court with 14 restaurants
KAFFEEHAUS: Rua Anchieta, 3 (210956828). Austrian sausages and salads.
O FERNANDINHO: R. do Duque 15, 1200-309 Lisboa (213468555). Traditional Portuguese cuisine
VERDE MINHO: CC de Sant'Ana 17, 1150-169 Lisboa ( 218860657). Traditional Portuguese cuisine
CAIS DAS COLUNAS: R. da Vitória, 1100-044 Lisboa (212437167). Traditional Portuguese cuisine
SOLAR DOS PRESUNTOS: Junto ao Elevador do Lavra, R. das Portas de Santo Antão 150, 1150-269 Lisboa (213424253). Traditional Portuguese cuisine
TO BURGER OR NOT TO BURGER: Rua Capelo, 24 (213471016). Modern burgers.
DA NOI: R. Machadinho 44, 1200-761 Lisboa (213900802). Quality&fashion
CAFÉ NO CHIADO: Largo Picadeiro,10 (2134605019). Excellent roast-beef.
VALDO GATTI: Rua do Grémio Lusitano 13, 1200-211 Lisboa (965 277 454). Pizzaria
CANTINHO DO AVILLEZ: Rua dos Duques de Bragança, 7 (211992369).
TABERNA DA RUA DAS FLORES: Rua das Flores, 103 (213479418). Renovated traditional cuisine.
O VELHO EURICO: LG de São Cristóvão 3, 1100-179 Lisboa
BELCANTO: Largo de S. Carlos, 10 (21 342 06 07). Chef José Avillez, 2* Michelin.
Best (closest) fado
FADO IN CHIADO .Rua da Misericórdia ,14.
TASCA DO CHICO. Rua do Diário de Notícias, 39.
ADEGA MACHADO. Rua do Norte , 91.
CAFÉ LUSO. Travessa da Queimada, 10.
TASCA DO CHICO. Rua do Diário de Notícias, 39.
ADEGA MACHADO. Rua do Norte , 91.
CAFÉ LUSO. Travessa da Queimada, 10.
Shopping in Chiado
ARMAZENS DO CHIADO: Rua do Carmo, 2. Small shopping center, includes FNAC shop.
RUA GARRETT: Main comercial avenue : Zara, Massimo Dutti, Hugo Boss, Imaginarium, Benetton, Nike, Tous, Hermès….
TOUS: (Antigua Ourivesaria Aliança) Garrett, 46. Shop/Museum with 15 th century style decoration and Artur Alves Cardoso paintings. Must visit.
A VIDA PORTUGUESA: Rua Anchieta, 11. Another shop/museum not to loose. Big variety of vintage portuguese products in its original packaging
LIVRARIA BERTRAND: Rua Garret, 73. Oldest bookshop in Lisboa, founded by Pedro Faure in 1732.
FEIRA ALFARRABISTAS RUA ANCHIETA : Rua Anchieta. Flea market .Saturday from 10 a 17 hs. Books and papers.
RUA GARRETT: Main comercial avenue : Zara, Massimo Dutti, Hugo Boss, Imaginarium, Benetton, Nike, Tous, Hermès….
TOUS: (Antigua Ourivesaria Aliança) Garrett, 46. Shop/Museum with 15 th century style decoration and Artur Alves Cardoso paintings. Must visit.
A VIDA PORTUGUESA: Rua Anchieta, 11. Another shop/museum not to loose. Big variety of vintage portuguese products in its original packaging
LIVRARIA BERTRAND: Rua Garret, 73. Oldest bookshop in Lisboa, founded by Pedro Faure in 1732.
FEIRA ALFARRABISTAS RUA ANCHIETA : Rua Anchieta. Flea market .Saturday from 10 a 17 hs. Books and papers.
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