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Alfama
Wander down (to save your legs) through Alfama's steep, narrow, cobblestoned streets and catch a glimpse of the more traditional side of Lisbon before it too is gentrified. Linger in a backstreet cafe along the way and experience some local bonhomie without the tourist gloss.
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Estádio da Luz
SL Benfica plays at this 65,000-seat stadium in the northwestern Benfica district. Euro 2004's big games were played here. The nearest metro station is Colégio Militar-Luz.
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Estádio José de Alvalade
Sporting's attractive new stadium (which hosted Euro 2004 matches) seats 54,000 and stands just north of the university.
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Jardim Zoológico
Two metro stops north of Parque Eduardo VII is the kid-pleasing but somewhat cooped-up Jardim Zoológico, in attractive gardens with more than 2000 animals. There's also a dolphin show and row boats.
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Oceanário
Europe's largest aquarium, the superb Oceanário has 450 different species from the world's seas, accompanied by loads of fascinating facts to wow your inner anorak (did you know the Pacific covers a third of the world?). Wonderful sea creatures include the 2.5m-wide giant manta, seemingly flying through the water, cuddly sea otters, endearing penguins, 3m-long sharks, plantlike seadragons, and Nemo from Finding Nemo, aka the clown anenome fish. There is disabled access.
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Pavilhão Atlântico
Major sporting events are held here as well as international music acts, from Moby to Madonna. It's Portugal's largest indoor arena.
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