Lisbon - 18 stops - par 52
This is Lisboa. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, using actual attractions like the Praça do Comércio to build the holes. Skip is a local guide who knows every cobblestone and a few good crumbs. A full round of 18 holes covers 10.2 km with a par of 52. To keep the ball moving between distant districts, 48 portals provide a quick ride across the map.
The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.
Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.
Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.
Let me show you the Elevador de Santa Justa, situated at the end of Rua de Santa Justa in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior. This elevator is cultural heritage and a National Monument of Portugal. You can pick out the Art Nouveau architecture style of the structure, which was started in 1901. It serves a practical purpose in the historic center of Lisbon by connecting the lower streets of the Baixa with the higher Largo do Carmo. I've noticed it's a great spot to see the city from a different height.
The Portuguese conquered this site during the 1147 Siege of Lisbon to establish Castelo de São Jorge. This castle is a National Monument of Portugal and cultural heritage located in the freguesia of Santa Maria Maior. Human occupation of the castle hill dates to at least the 8th century BC, while the oldest fortifications on the site date from the 2nd century BC. Since the 12th century, the site has been used as a royal palace, a military barracks, and the home of the Torre do Tombo National Archive. I've found the views from these walls are some of the best in the city.
You will find the Museu do Fado in the Lisbon neighbourhood of Alfama. This music museum is dedicated to Fado and provides a space for visitors to learn about the genre. It was inaugurated on 25 September 1998 and has since become a popular spot in Lisboa. I've noticed that the surrounding streets of Alfama always seem to echo the mood of the exhibits inside. Every year, 168,877 annual visitors come through the doors to experience the history of this music.
You will first notice the baroque architecture style of the Panteão Nacional. This site is a church building, a mausoleum, and a National Monument of Portugal. The inception of the Panteão Nacional was in 1682, and João Antunes was the architect. It is located in the Alfama neighbourhood, where it is known as the Church of Santa Engrácia, a 17th-century monument in Lisbon. As a piece of cultural heritage, it now receives 146,070 annual visitors. This location remains one of the most prominent examples of the baroque style in the city.
The Order of Saint Augustine Hermits established Convento da Graça. This convent is a church building and a cultural heritage site located in Largo da Graça, in the parish of São Vicente. Situated on Lisbon's highest hill, the site is a National Monument of Portugal. It functioned as the headquarters of the Order of Saint Augustine Hermits in Portugal. Visitors can observe the architecture of this cultural heritage site while visiting the parish of São Vicente.
Look closely at the stone facades of the Palácio dos Condes de Almada. This building is a palace and is officially recognized as cultural heritage. Because of its importance to the city and the country, the Palácio dos Condes de Almada is designated as a National Monument of Portugal. I always find the architecture here quite striking when I'm gliding past on my morning rounds. It is a wonderful place to pause and appreciate the scale of the historic buildings that make up this neighborhood.
Let me show you the Elevador do Lavra, a funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal. It is a piece of cultural heritage used to move people up the city's steep slopes. This railway opened in 1884 and is the oldest funicular in Lisbon. It has been in operation almost continuously for 142 years. Because of its history and importance, the railway is a National Monument of Portugal. I've found the rhythmic clicking of the cables is a great soundtrack for the climb.
Praça Dom Pedro IV is a square located in the Pombaline Downtown of Lisbon, Portugal. This area is popularly known as Rossio and has been one of the main squares of the Pombaline Downtown since the Middle Ages. It is named after Pedro IV, King of Portugal. As you look around, you can pick out the Column of Pedro IV standing in the middle of the square. I've found the open space here makes it a great spot to get my bearings.
Located in the civil parish of Misericórdia in the municipality of Lisbon, the Elevador da Bica is a funicular railway line. It is recognized as cultural heritage and a National Monument of Portugal. The line connects the Rua de São Paulo with Calçada do Combro, Largo do Calhariz, and Rua do Loreto. Operated by Carris, this transport link has been in operation almost continuously for 134 years. I always find the steep climb a great way to see the neighborhood without having to flap my wings too hard.
Filippo Terzi was the architect of the Igreja de São Roque. This Catholic church in Lisbon, Portugal, is built in the baroque architecture style and is recognized as a National Monument of Portugal. It is a Jesuit church that served as the Society's home church in Portugal for over 200 years. Following the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the church and its ancillary residence were given to the Lisbon Holy House of Mercy. You can pick out the specific baroque details that define the exterior of this historic edifice.
You will find the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos in the Chiado district within the historical center of Lisbon. This opera house is a National Monument of Portugal. It was built as a replacement for the Tejo Opera House, which was destroyed in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. The theatre was designed by architect José da Costa e Silva and opened on June 30, 1793, with Queen Maria I presiding over the opening. I've noticed the building has a certain presence that makes it easy to spot while walking through the neighborhood.
You are not looking at a contemporary structure. This is the Igreja da Conceição Velha, a church building that is recognized as cultural heritage. It is a National Monument of Portugal and is built in the Manueline style. You can find this church in the municipality of Lisbon, specifically located in the civil parish of Madalena. The building is known as the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and it stands as an important example of the Manueline style within the city of Lisbon.
Located in a prime spot for sightseeing, Miradouro de Santa Luzia is a scenic viewpoint. I recommend stopping here to get your bearings and look out over the city. It is a great place to pause and enjoy the scenery before moving on to your next destination.
Let me show you Teatro da Trindade, a theatre building located in the Chiado neighbourhood of Lisbon, Portugal. It had its inception in 1867 and was built in the 19th century. Today, it is recognized as cultural heritage and remains one of the oldest theatres in Lisbon still in operation. You can also find that the building is included in a protected site. I've always liked how the Chiado area keeps its character, and this spot is a big part of that.
Look at the ornate facade of the Coliseu dos Recreios. This building in Lisbon, Portugal, is a concert hall and a multi-purpose hall. It is recognized as cultural heritage, specifically as Immovable Cultural Heritage of Public Interest. Because it is a multi-purpose auditorium, you can find a wide variety of events held within its walls. I've noticed the crowds here always seem to be in a hurry to get inside, likely eager to see what the evening's program has in store for them. It is one of those spots that defines the city's public spirit.
Palácio da Bemposta is a palace built in the Neoclassical architecture style. This piece of cultural heritage is included in a protected site. While it began as a home for Queen Dowager Catherine of Braganza, its purpose shifted over time. After Queen Maria II of Portugal transferred its title to the Army, the palace became the Portuguese Military Academy. I've always found the transition from a royal residence to a military school quite a shift in energy for one building.
Sintra is the city, and the map is the real place where the round is played on its actual streets. Real attractions like the Igreja de Santa Maria are what the holes are built from. Skip is a local guide who knows these roads well. This quick round of 9 holes has a par of 27, covers a 4.8 km walk, and uses 4 portals.
This is Porto. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, where attractions like the Casa da Música are the basis for the holes. Skip is a local guide who knows the place, including where to find the best crumbs. It is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 55. The walk covers 10.9 km and uses 46 portals to move across the map.
Banking a ball off the white facades of Faro creates a clean, sharp game. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, where attractions like the Igreja da Sé are the holes. Skip knows every cobblestone here. This quick round of 9 holes is a 5.1 km walk with a par of 27, using 2 portals to bridge the gaps.
This is a quick nine-hole round through Coimbra. The map is the real city and the ball rolls its actual streets, banking off the facades of attractions like the Universidade de Coimbra. Skip knows every corner of this place and is the local guide for a 4.8 km walk that uses 16 portals to bridge the gaps. A pigeon might find the elevation a bit much, but the landmarks make for great holes.
Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.
No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.
Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.