A little about the history of Cais do Sodré...

1 - A bit about the history of Cais do Sodré...

Voted the second coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out Global in 2022, Cais do Sodré is one of the places you can't miss when visiting Lisbon. But did you know that it wasn't always like this?

In the 19th century, this riverside and maritime location was very polluted, with muddy river beaches. Known as Sítio dos Remolares, because there were craftsmen here who built oars for boats, it wasn't until 1855 that the area began to be treated and expanded.

Warehouses were built here to house products linked to the import and export industry. The neighborhood thus became a refuge for sailors passing through Lisbon, leading to several brothels being set up in the area.

However, it wasn't just sailors and prostitutes who lived here. As it was considered the most important place in the city for international connections, the neighborhood attracted the attention of businessmen and by the end of the 19th century it was already a social reference point.

1 - A bit about the history of Cais do Sodré...

Voted the second coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out Global in 2022, Cais do Sodré is one of the places you can't miss when visiting Lisbon. But did you know that it wasn't always like this?

In the 19th century, this riverside and maritime location was very polluted, with muddy river beaches. Known as Sítio dos Remolares, because there were craftsmen here who built oars for boats, it wasn't until 1855 that the area began to be treated and expanded.

Warehouses were built here to house products linked to the import and export industry. The neighborhood thus became a refuge for sailors passing through Lisbon, leading to several brothels being set up in the area.

However, it wasn't just sailors and prostitutes who lived here. As it was considered the most important place in the city for international connections, the neighborhood attracted the attention of businessmen and by the end of the 19th century it was already a social reference point.

1 - A bit about the history of Cais do Sodré...

Voted the second coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out Global in 2022, Cais do Sodré is one of the places you can't miss when visiting Lisbon. But did you know that it wasn't always like this?

In the 19th century, this riverside and maritime location was very polluted, with muddy river beaches. Known as Sítio dos Remolares, because there were craftsmen here who built oars for boats, it wasn't until 1855 that the area began to be treated and expanded.

Warehouses were built here to house products linked to the import and export industry. The neighborhood thus became a refuge for sailors passing through Lisbon, leading to several brothels being set up in the area.

However, it wasn't just sailors and prostitutes who lived here. As it was considered the most important place in the city for international connections, the neighborhood attracted the attention of businessmen and by the end of the 19th century it was already a social reference point.

1 - A bit about the history of Cais do Sodré...

Voted the second coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out Global in 2022, Cais do Sodré is one of the places you can't miss when visiting Lisbon. But did you know that it wasn't always like this?

In the 19th century, this riverside and maritime location was very polluted, with muddy river beaches. Known as Sítio dos Remolares, because there were craftsmen here who built oars for boats, it wasn't until 1855 that the area began to be treated and expanded.

Warehouses were built here to house products linked to the import and export industry. The neighborhood thus became a refuge for sailors passing through Lisbon, leading to several brothels being set up in the area.

However, it wasn't just sailors and prostitutes who lived here. As it was considered the most important place in the city for international connections, the neighborhood attracted the attention of businessmen and by the end of the 19th century it was already a social reference point.

A meeting place for intellectuals and bourgeoisie, in the 1920s facilities dedicated to this class were created here - hotels, cafés and clubs. However, as sailors and port workers were unable to access these facilities, an alternative nightlife emerged, mainly in Rua Nova do Carvalho (the famous Pink Street).

The years between 1930 and 1980 were marked by the opening of nightclubs such as Jamaica, the Texas Bar (now the Music Box) or the Shangri-La (now known as the Bar do Cais). Many of these bars, once considered promiscuous places, are now some of the most exclusive clubs in the city.

a. Architecture in Cais do Sodré

In Cais do Sodré we find a masterpiece in the Pombaline style, the Church of São Paulo. This neoclassical style was named after the "Marquis of Pombal", who was responsible for rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake.

A meeting place for intellectuals and bourgeoisie, in the 1920s facilities dedicated to this class were created here - hotels, cafés and clubs. However, as sailors and port workers were unable to access these facilities, an alternative nightlife emerged, mainly in Rua Nova do Carvalho (the famous Pink Street).

The years between 1930 and 1980 were marked by the opening of nightclubs such as Jamaica, the Texas Bar (now the Music Box) or the Shangri-La (now known as the Bar do Cais). Many of these bars, once considered promiscuous places, are now some of the most exclusive clubs in the city.

a. Architecture in Cais do Sodré

In Cais do Sodré we find a masterpiece in the Pombaline style, the Church of São Paulo. This neoclassical style was named after the "Marquis of Pombal", who was responsible for rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake.

A meeting place for intellectuals and bourgeoisie, in the 1920s facilities dedicated to this class were created here - hotels, cafés and clubs. However, as sailors and port workers were unable to access these facilities, an alternative nightlife emerged, mainly in Rua Nova do Carvalho (the famous Pink Street).

The years between 1930 and 1980 were marked by the opening of nightclubs such as Jamaica, the Texas Bar (now the Music Box) or the Shangri-La (now known as the Bar do Cais). Many of these bars, once considered promiscuous places, are now some of the most exclusive clubs in the city.

a. Architecture in Cais do Sodré

In Cais do Sodré we find a masterpiece in the Pombaline style, the Church of São Paulo. This neoclassical style was named after the "Marquis of Pombal", who was responsible for rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake.

A meeting place for intellectuals and bourgeoisie, in the 1920s facilities dedicated to this class were created here - hotels, cafés and clubs. However, as sailors and port workers were unable to access these facilities, an alternative nightlife emerged, mainly in Rua Nova do Carvalho (the famous Pink Street).

The years between 1930 and 1980 were marked by the opening of nightclubs such as Jamaica, the Texas Bar (now the Music Box) or the Shangri-La (now known as the Bar do Cais). Many of these bars, once considered promiscuous places, are now some of the most exclusive clubs in the city.

a. Architecture in Cais do Sodré

In Cais do Sodré we find a masterpiece in the Pombaline style, the Church of São Paulo. This neoclassical style was named after the "Marquis of Pombal", who was responsible for rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake.

Palácio Nacional da Ajuda © Miguel Hugo Carriço

© Sic Notícias, HORACIO VILLALOBOS

In the neighborhood you can also find a modernist station with Art Deco elements and a century-old market with an impressive dome.

2- The parish of Misericórdia in numbers

* (Population aged 65 or over / Population under 15) * 100

** Price Report December 2024 Idealist 

*** Price Report December 2024 Idealist

In the neighborhood you can also find a modernist station with Art Deco elements and a century-old market with an impressive dome.

2- The parish of Misericórdia in numbers

* (Population aged 65 or over / Population under 15) * 100

** Price Report December 2024 Idealist 

*** Price Report December 2024 Idealist

In the neighborhood you can also find a modernist station with Art Deco elements and a century-old market with an impressive dome.

2- The parish of Misericórdia in numbers

* (Population aged 65 or over / Population under 15) * 100

** Price Report December 2024 Idealist 

*** Price Report December 2024 Idealist

In the neighborhood you can also find a modernist station with Art Deco elements and a century-old market with an impressive dome.

2- The parish of Misericórdia in numbers

* (Population aged 65 or over / Population under 15) * 100

** Price Report December 2024 Idealist 

*** Price Report December 2024 Idealist

In the neighborhood you can also find a modernist station with Art Deco elements and a century-old market with an impressive dome.

2- The parish of Misericórdia in numbers

* (Population aged 65 or over / Population under 15) * 100

** Price Report August 2025 Idealista

*** Price Report August 2025 Idealista

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Alfama thus began to lose its importance and, although it wasn't affected by the earthquake, it was left behind.
by the earthquake, it was left abandoned by the central government until the 20th century - being identified
being identified as a dangerous part of the city.

Despite its decadence in the 19th century Alfama saw the emergence of a musical style that is now considered to be an intangible UNESCO intangible heritage - Fado! Born in the streets, bars and prostitution centres of
Alfama, Fado began to be heard at court and gained another kind of prominence.

With the emergence of the fado singer Amália Rodrigues, fado became internationally recognised.
recognised internationally.

Today, Alfama is one of the best known and most visited neighbourhoods in the city. Here
you can feel the neighbourhood life, you can feel the fado, you can feel the essence of Lisbon!

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Mosteiro dos Jerónimos © Wikimedia – CC BY-SA 4.0 – Ingo Mehling (Imagem Original)

Wrought iron, stained glass and Art Deco friezes in the Cais do Sodré train station © Wikimedia - CC BY-SA 3.0 - Jamie Silva (Original Image)

Ribeira Market © All About Portugal

St. Paul's Church © Cascalenses

In Campo de Ourique there is quantity and quality. As you walk around the neighborhood, you'll find all kinds of stores - cafés, pastry stores, restaurants, grocery stores and a variety of stores. It is also home to some of the best schools and colleges in the city, such as the "Liceu Pedro Nunes" and the "Salesianos de Lisboa".

Campo de Ourique is very well located, in the center of the triangle formed by Amoreiras, Estrela and Prazeres. Just an 11-minute walk from Amoreiras Shopping Center and a 15-minute walk from Jardim da Estrela.

The famous streetcar 28, which runs through Lisbon's historic neighborhoods, has its last stop here, next to the Prazeres Cemetery. 

Several streetcars and buses pass through the streets of Campo de Ourique throughout the day. In three years' time, the neighborhood will also have a metro station.
 

3 - Why live in Cais do Sodré?

Located in a central riverside area of Lisbon, Cais do Sodré is a neighborhood with many aspects, full of day and night options.

Considered the second coolest neighborhood in the world, here you'll find cafés and restaurants with terraces by the river, pedestrian leisure areas and a modern century-old market - the "Mercado da Ribeira".

A nightlife hotspot, Cais do Sodré is full of fun and conviviality until the early hours of the morning, especially in the famous Pink Street, where the floor is painted pink! This street is home to some of Lisbon's best-known and oldest
bars.

Cais do Sodré is also one of the main transport links to greater Lisbon. The area has a metro station, a train station with connections to the Estoril and Cascais lines and a bus and streetcar stop. As it is located on the riverside, there are also ferries to the other bank of the Tagus.

3 - Why live in Cais do Sodré?

Located in a central riverside area of Lisbon, Cais do Sodré is a neighborhood with many aspects, full of day and night options.

Considered the second coolest neighborhood in the world, here you'll find cafés and restaurants with terraces by the river, pedestrian leisure areas and a modern century-old market - the "Mercado da Ribeira".

A nightlife hotspot, Cais do Sodré is full of fun and conviviality until the early hours of the morning, especially in the famous Pink Street, where the floor is painted pink! This street is home to some of Lisbon's best-known and oldest
bars.

Cais do Sodré is also one of the main transport links to greater Lisbon. The area has a metro station, a train station with connections to the Estoril and Cascais lines and a bus and streetcar stop. As it is located on the riverside, there are also ferries to the other bank of the Tagus.

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© Time Out Lisboa

What to see and do in Cais do Sodré?

Ribeira das Naus, a former shipbuilding yard, is now a coastal public space with gardens, terraces and a pedestrian promenade with a cycle path. A must-see in Lisbon, this is a unique place to relax in the city, where you can have a drink while contemplating the beauty of the Tagus. Its staircase, known as the "urban beach", extends towards the river, making it a great place to enjoy a sunny afternoon with friends. A real river beach in the city center!

©Câmara Municipal de Lisboa - Jardim da Parada

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Did you know that Rua Cor-de-Rosa is one of The New York Times twelve favorite European streets? Officially known as Rua Nova do Carvalho, Rua Cor-de-Rosa is a magnet for night owls. It's home to many of the city's most famous bars such as MusicBox, Jamaica, Rotterdam Club and, of course, the famous Pensão do Amor. As you walk along its pink painted sidewalk, you'll come across several mupis-like structures that will give you the feeling of being in an "open-air art gallery". Stop by in the late afternoon for some snacks at the "Povo" restaurant or venture out to the bars and clubs and end the evening in good - Lisbon fashion - at "Cacau da Ribeira".

Did you know that Rua Cor-de-Rosa is one of The New York Times twelve favorite European streets? Officially known as Rua Nova do Carvalho, Rua Cor-de-Rosa is a magnet for night owls. It's home to many of the city's most famous bars such as MusicBox, Jamaica, Rotterdam Club and, of course, the famous Pensão do Amor. As you walk along its pink painted sidewalk, you'll come across several mupis-like structures that will give you the feeling of being in an "open-air art gallery". Stop by in the late afternoon for some snacks at the "Povo" restaurant or venture out to the bars and clubs and end the evening in good - Lisbon fashion - at "Cacau da Ribeira".

Did you know that Rua Cor-de-Rosa is one of The New York Times twelve favorite European streets? Officially known as Rua Nova do Carvalho, Rua Cor-de-Rosa is a magnet for night owls. It's home to many of the city's most famous bars such as MusicBox, Jamaica, Rotterdam Club and, of course, the famous Pensão do Amor. As you walk along its pink painted sidewalk, you'll come across several mupis-like structures that will give you the feeling of being in an "open-air art gallery". Stop by in the late afternoon for some snacks at the "Povo" restaurant or venture out to the bars and clubs and end the evening in good - Lisbon fashion - at "Cacau da Ribeira".

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This garden, created as a tribute to Dom Luís I, houses a small children's play area and a pretty red kiosk with a terrace. In the landscaped area, you can contemplate leafy and imposing trees, flower beds and palm trees. The center of the square is marked by the statue of Marquês Sá da Bandeira, a nobleman from the royal house. Due to its proximity to the Ribeira Market (Time Out Market), this small garden is often very busy.
Opening hours Kiosk
Monday to Friday: 13h00 - 22h00
Saturday and Sunday: 10h30 - 22h30

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Amália Rodrigues Garden © Dominique Cappronnier

Where to eat and drink:

Mercado da Ribeira, also known as "Time Out", is a popular Lisbon market that has been here since 1892. Reopened in 2014 and converted into a "market of flavors", here, in addition to the traditional stalls selling local products, you'll find restaurants and bars. With more than 40 restaurants, you can enjoy the best food in the Portuguese capital, try wines and cocktails and even enjoy chef's meals for under €15!
Opening hours
From 10h00 to 00h00

Mercado da Ribeira, also known as "Time Out", is a popular Lisbon market that has been here since 1892. Reopened in 2014 and converted into a "market of flavors", here, in addition to the traditional stalls selling local products, you'll find restaurants and bars. With more than 40 restaurants, you can enjoy the best food in the Portuguese capital, try wines and cocktails and even enjoy chef's meals for under €15!
Opening hours
From 10h00 to 00h00

©Time Out Market

Once the bohemian center of the city, Pensão do Amor is one of Lisbon's most iconic bars. Located on Rua Cor-de-Rosa, this Pombaline building, which once housed a brothel, reopened its doors to the public in 2011, this time with a different purpose - to be, more than a bar, a center for cultural activities. With an alternative program, here you can find theater shows, concerts, burlesque shows and even poetry readings. Its décor remains eroticized to this day, with lots of velvet, lamps, mirrors, pole dancers, colors and drawings on the walls. As well as excellent drinks, the establishment combines traditional flavors in a modern way through a gastronomic experience. Of course, the name of the menu is also original and daring: "Open your mouth and close your legs".
Opening hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 19h00 - 03h00
Thursday to Saturday: 19h00 - 04h00

©Pensão do Amor

On the top floor of the exquisite "8Building" is Javá, a rooftop with a breathtaking view over the Tagus. It serves snacks and cocktails in a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. At dinner, the flavors are Mediterranean and cooked over an open fire. With plenty of outdoor seating, the terrace is really the ex-libris of this new trend in Lisbon, with an extraordinary setting overlooking the church of São Paulo, the Santa Catarina neighborhood and the Tagus estuary. The restaurant also invites you to brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Average price 35€
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 10h00 - 01h00

On the top floor of the exquisite "8Building" is Javá, a rooftop with a breathtaking view over the Tagus. It serves snacks and cocktails in a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere. At dinner, the flavors are Mediterranean and cooked over an open fire. With plenty of outdoor seating, the terrace is really the ex-libris of this new trend in Lisbon, with an extraordinary setting overlooking the church of São Paulo, the Santa Catarina neighborhood and the Tagus estuary. The restaurant also invites you to brunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Average price 35€
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 10h00 - 01h00

©Javá

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