A popular Baixa meet-up point, this spacious square commemorates Portuguese independence. Landmark structures such as the baroque-style Foz Palace, the art deco Teatro Eden, and the former Condes cinema building line its border, while a 98-foot (30-meter tall obelisk—the Monument to the Restorers—stands at its center.

One of Lisbon’s most iconic symbols, the yellow tram 28 rattles through the narrow streets and offers a unique perspective on the city. It’s one of the most popular things to do in Lisbon, for the sake of nostalgia as well as sightseeing: Highlights along the route include São Jorge Castle, the Sé Cathedral, and Jardim da Estrela park.