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Lisbon with children

Hills + cobbles
A light, foldable stroller helps. Use the Metro, funiculars or taxis to skip the hardest climbs.

Big family days

Oceanário de Lisboa
Two-level ocean habitats around a five-million-litre central tank.
Pavilhão do Conhecimento
Hands-on science — excellent for a hot or rainy afternoon.
Lisbon Zoo
A full day with animals, cable car, train and family facilities.
Telecabine Lisboa
A short aerial ride above the Parque das Nações riverfront.
Quake — Lisbon Earthquake Centre
Interactive storytelling about 1755; check age guidance.

Children & educational

Museu da Marioneta
Puppets, masks and workshops in a former convent.
Lisboa Story Centre
A compact multimedia history of the city in Praça do Comércio.
Museu do Fado
Interactive sound exhibits and a children’s audio guide.
Castelo de São Jorge
Ramparts, archaeology, peacocks and space to explore.

Parks & playgrounds

Jardim da Estrela
A leafy neighbourhood park to reset between sights.
Gulbenkian Garden
Shady water, lawns and modern architecture.
Parque das Nações
Wide, level river paths near the Oceanário.
Belém gardens
Open lawns and promenades between monuments and pastries.
Top six for a family trip: Oceanário · Pavilhão do Conhecimento · Lisbon Zoo · Telecabine · Museu da Marioneta · Jardim da Estrela.
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