This incredible example of a Manueline doorway belongs to the Igreja da Conceição Velha in Lisbon. It's easy to miss as the building is sandwiched between two others in a fairly narrow street just off Praca Comercio.The church dates back to around 1500 and was once the second largest in Lisbon. What you see today is very much a shadow of the former building as it was devastated by the great earthquake of 1755. To give an idea of the scale and grandeur of the original church it is worth noting this was originally the side entrance and the church lay at a right angle to the current plan.

Built in the 16th century as a merchants house the Casa dos Bicos is one of the most unique buildings in Lisbon. Translating to "House of the Beaks (spikes)" it is defined by the unusual pattern of raised pyramids on its facade. Beyond the spikes it is still quite an interesting building with its Manueline features and flourishes.Whilst the building survived the 1755 earthquake its fortunes did ebb as it became a fish warehouse at some point. Today, after much restoration the building is home to the José Saramago Foundation, a cultural organisation promoting human rights and environmentalism.The Casa dos Bicos is set at the foot of the Alfama, looking out over a small park and to the river beyond.

Praça dos Restauradores is the fine square which sits at the southern end of Avenida de Liberdade in Lisbon's Downtown district.The monument is known as the Obelisk and is to celebrate Portugal's independence from Spain in 1640. To the right is the Foz Palace; built in the 18th century it was bought by the Marquis of Foz in the 1890s and the façade modified.In the middle, behind the Obelisk is the old Eden Theatre, much renovated, and now a hotel.

The Elevador do Lavra, also known as the Ascensor do Lavra or Lavra Funicular.This is the oldest such funicular railway in Lisbon and dates back to 1884.The carriage travels 188 metres up the slope with an average gradient of 23% between Largo da Anunciada to Rua Câmara Pestana.This was originally yellow but has been somewhat graffitied.