For years the neglected child of central Lisbon, Intendente is enjoying a lively rebirth. Known for its rough edges, shady economic activities and its multicultural ambience, it's now embracing grit in a positive way. The neighborhood includes one of the city's biggest estates of late 19th century Portuguese-style architecture. Gentrification is well underway, but it is balanced with a thriving activist and cooperative scene. This unique national movement was reborn after the depression because the country's youth didn't give in under tough circumstances.
A gritty, interested place to grab a bite or mount your own bike
Counterculture and chill
Up the very top of the Santana hill, where the neighborhood finds its limit, almost meeting the posh Avenida da Liberdade, sits one of the most enjoyable and unknown parks of Lisbon. Blindsided by the city's many other beautiful viewpoints, it's still relatively tourist free and features one of the best natural landscapes right in the heart of town. It's priceless to exercise or just lay at this grass while overlooking 180° of the city.
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