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A Brasileira

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A Brasileira photo
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A Brasileira is a good place to get a quick feel for Chiado's old cafe atmosphere. It's also well known as a photo stop with the Fernando Pessoa statue.

Check the official information for opening hours and menu prices.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Price range See the official information.
Address Rua Garrett 122, 1200-273 Lisboa
Getting there Walk from Metro Baixa-Chiado Station

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • The terrace has a nice atmosphere, but it can get crowded, so check the indoor seating too.
  • It fits well before or after a route through Chiado's bookshop area and the Santa Justa Elevator.
  • When planning a Chiado route, the official tourism-board description points to the Pessoa statue and interior paintings as the main highlights. If waiting for a seat feels like too much, see the facade and statue first and keep nearby cafes as backups.
  • Rua Garrett gets heavy foot traffic, so don't make your transfer time too tight when pairing it with the Santa Justa Elevator or the bookshop area, and take photos away from the pedestrian flow.

Frequently asked questions

Is it connected to Fernando Pessoa?

Portugal's official tourism guide introduces the paintings inside the cafe and the bronze Fernando Pessoa statue on the outdoor terrace as cultural symbols of this cafe. Decide whether to stop just for photos or stay for coffee based on the crowds.

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