What to see and do in Parque das Nações

Parque das Nações is located on the eastern side of Lisbon, and though it is far from the center, it is one of the busiest and culturally richest parts of Lisbon. All those are, of course, related to the 1998 World Expo and its everlasting mark on this side of the Tejo river. This article is a collection of every great thing you can find in Parque das Nações.

Parque das Nações

Rossio dos Olivais 2.13.01, 1990-221 Lisboa, Portugal

Museums

There are some very interesting museums and exhibition halls you can visit in Parque das Nações. First of all is the marvelous Oceanarium, an overall calming experience for animal lovers (be sure to check the temporary exhibition).

Oceanário de Lisboa

Esplanada Dom Carlos I s/nº, 1990-005 Lisboa, Portugal

Then you have the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, a wonderful museum based on science, that is great for children and adults.

Pavilhão do Conhecimento

Largo José Mariano Gago, 1990-071 Lisboa, Portugal

Other places to see, are the imposing Pavilhão de Portugal (made by the renowned architect Álvaro Siza Viera) and the FIL (the Lisbon International Fair).

Pavilhão de Portugal

Alameda dos Oceanos, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal

Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL)

R. do Bojador, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal

Gardens

There are three major gardens in Parque das Nações were you can take a relaxing walk side by side with the river Tejo. You can find the Water Gardens, next to the Oceanarium, the long Garcia de Orta next to the river and the restaurants, and the larger Passeio dos Heróis do Mar, that goes all the way to the bridge.

Jardins de Água

1990-011 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim Garcia de Orta

R. Alfredo Pimenta, 1500 Lisboa, Portugal

Jardim do Passeio dos Heróis do Mar

Terreiro dos Corvos 3a, 1990-380 Lisboa, Portugal

Others

Besides those places, there are many more things to see! For example, the Vasco da Gama shopping mall, which is connected to the modern Oriente train/bus station.

Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama

Av. Dom João II 40, 1990-036 Lisboa, Portugal

Gare do Oriente

Av. Dom João II MB 1990-221 Lisboa, Av. Dom João II MB, 1990-084 Lisboa, Portugal

Or the Lisbon Casino, where free concerts are held from time to time.

Casino Lisboa

Alameda dos Oceanos 45, 1990-204 Lisboa, Portugal

And speaking of concerts, there is also Altice Arena, the largest concert hall in the city, that houses concerts, events, festivals, and many more.

Altice Arena

Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-221 Lisboa, Portugal

And lastly there are the cable cars that can offer a panoramic view of the whole area!

Teleférico Parque das Nações

Passeio das Tágides, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal