With your eyes half-shut, you can almost hear the sounds of the soldiers who helped Portugal's first king reconquer this castle - their warlike shouts, the clash of swords. Or the sound of the music organs on the public walk - today's Avenida da Liberdade, the favourite leisure spot of Lisbon's turn-of-the-century bourgeoisie.

In today's Lisbon, this is the perfect place for a quiet meal, a business lunch or a romantic evening watching the sunset before an intimate dinner.

The Casa do Leão Restaurant is also an excellent choice for group meals, gala dinners, cocktails and banquets for up to 150 people. Enjoy it!