Rossio Station (Estação do Rossio)
Rossio Station in central Lisbon is a temple of Neo-Manueline architecture and a major transport hub for the Lisbon city bus, subway, taxi, and tram network.
The late 19th century building complete with horseshoe shaped arches and ornamental clock was designed by José Luís Monteiro and is the main rail gateway to Sintra on the Sintra Line (Linha de Sintra).
The station is close to the metro stations of Rossio and Restauradores with the latter station having pedestrian connections to Rossio Station.
Trains
There are trains to Sintra Station approximately every 15 minutes from Rossio on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends, with the journey between Lisbon and Sintra taking 39 minutes. On weekdays after 8.38 pm the service is every 30 minutes.
The first train from Rossio is at 6.08 am with the last train at 1.08 am. The last train from Sintra to Rossio leaves at 12.44 am.
Buses to and from Rossio
The following bus services connect with Rossio: #736, AeroBus#1, AeroBus#2 (from Cais do Sodre to the Airport), #709 #711, #732, and #735.
Nearby
Rossio is close to the Igreja de São Roque, its adjacent Museu de São Roque, the Igreja de São Domingos and the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II. The Ascensor da Glória, the Monumento aos Restauradores and the Palácio Foz are all just a minute or two from the station. For a shot of traditional Portuguese cherry liqueur try the historic A Ginjinha. For a coffee, do not miss out on the historic and iconic Café Nicola. The elegant interior of Café Nicola is characterized by its classic decor, featuring Art Deco elements and a warm ambiance that harks back to a bygone era.
Hotels
Hotels within easy reach of the station include the classic five star Avenida Palace, the three star Rossio Garden Hotel and the five star Altis Avenida Hotel with views over Rossio Square from several of its spacious rooms.
Cheaper alternatives are the Lisbon Destination Hostel, the Rossio Hostel and the Pensão Lafonense.
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