Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon

The best Lisbon has to offer — in your pocket.

The Pocket Rough Guide to Lisbon is your essential guide to Portugal's capital, with all the key sights, restaurants, shops, and bars presented in a pocket-size format with a full-color, pull-out map.

The "Best of Lisbon" section highlights the city's gems, including the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian's dazzling art collection and tram rides through the historic Alfama quarter. The Places section divides the city by area for easy navigation, with listings of the must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, and dance — from cozy restaurants to fado bars to kick-off a night out — all written in Rough Guide's trademark honest and informative style.

• Full-color, pull-out map, plus easy-to-use neighborhood maps to help you find your way around.
• The best of the city's restaurants, bars, clubs and hotels, selected by our expert author.
• Tailored itineraries and highlights make trip-planning easy.
• Inspirational color photography brings the city to life.
• Updated information, including transportation details and a calendar of festivals and events.

Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to Lisbon.

Matthew Hancock is a freelance journalist writing regularly for national newspapers, mostly on Portugal, including The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent, and High Life (British Airways' in-flight magazine). Hancock is also the author of Rough Guide Directions: Madeira, Lisbon, and the Algarve. He is the coauthor of The Rough Guide to Portugal.

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.