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Another of Lisbon's hotspot districts for both art galleries and shopping (not to mention the views of Lisbon from here) is the Parque Eduardo VII area and adjacent Gulbenkian Cultural centre packed with art museums and sculptures. Revealing Portugal's close links with Britain, Parque Eduardo VII is named after Edward VII who popped in for a visit to Lisbon in 1903 (a lady in every port!). At the top end of the park you sweep down to one of the most renowned views of Lisbon, a photograph in many a Lisbon Guidebook!
As well as the immaculate landscaped gardens at Parque Eduardo VII, there's a large sports pavilion - Pavilhao dos Desportos which occasionally doubles up as a concert venue. Checkout the Parque Infantil here too, open every day and free - it's a great kids playground.
Within walking distance just to the north of the park sits the huge El Corte Ingles on Avda Antonio Augusto de Agular - you can spend hours in here, and many do. Around it are numerous other big name shops such as Zara.
The highlight of this area of Lisbon though is the superb Gulbenkian complex of art galleries, gardens and museums. (see weblink right)
Wander around the beautiful gardens here (you won't believe you're in the middle of a bustling city!) and visit the many museums including the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian with its focus on ancient Eastern and Western Art and the superb Centro de Arte Moderna Jose Azeredo Perdigao with its superb selection of work by Paula Rego particularly. See Henry Moore sculptures within the garden areas.
It's a perfect spot for an outdoor lunch, and the area has a choice of cafes connected to the various museums.
Visit also the Casa Museu Dr Anastacio Goncalvesa on the Gulbenkian complex to see some stunning paintings by, for example, Portugese landscape artists such as Jose Malhoa and Joao Vaz.
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