Practical Info
Our venue, hotels nearby and discovering Lisbon
The Venue
The FIL Meeting Centre is a deconstructivist marvel built in 1998 for the Lisbon World Expo. There are numerous public transportation options nearby and plenty of car parks. The building is entirely accessible. Located at Rua do Bojador.
Getting There
If you’re flying to Lisbon and heading straight to the venue or staying in a hotel nearby, you can easily take the metro at the airport. It’s just 3 stops away (hop off at Oriente station) and takes around 10 minutes.
If you’re coming from the city centre you’ll likely have a metro station within walking distance. The network has 4 lines in total so it’s quite easy to make the necessary connections.
For the areas the metro doesn’t cover, you have the bus option. Your destination should be Oriente Station. Tickets for both the metro and the bus are interchangeable. You can get them on ticketing machines on metro stations or on-board the bus. A ticket is costs €1,85 (there’s a first-time 50 cent charge for the reusable card) but you can choose to top up the card with a certain amount or a 24h ticket to get some savings.
If you’re coming by train, then stop at Oriente station and you’ll be at a 8-minute walk from the venue (600m).
A taxi can be easily hailed from the street or from specially marked bays. Taxi drivers are registered and it’s safe to ride on them. The fare is calculated on the taximeter. Taxis are fairly cheap and will get you around the city for around 5€ to 10€ a ride.
You also find two ride sharing apps - Uber and Bolt.
Local Attractions
There’s plenty to see and do around Parque das Nações, where our venue is located. Built in 1998 for the 98’ World Expo, it’s the newest neighbourhood in Lisbon, with striking modern architecture and dozens of art works lining its streets and parks.
One of the best and largest aquariums in the world, it’s visited by 2 million people every year. The main tank holds a massive 5 million litres of seawater and houses hundreds of different fish, from sharks to sun fishes. You’ll also find birds, amphibians and mammals.
This modern science museum holds a permanent collection of fun science experiments. Each year, new temporary exhibits are presented in the main and secondary hall. It’s a great place to visit with children.
One of Lisbon’s largest malls and possibly the most beautiful one, with unique architectural features. There you’ll find the trendiest clothing stores, a food court, a supermarket, several customer services and a cinema.
While walking along the Tagus river, you’ll see everything from modern architecture to art work from national and international artists. Discover the exploding water volcanos and fly over the park in a cable car ride for amazing panoramic views.
Food & Drinks
Your UXLx ticket includes a full lunch at the venue. It’s a great opportunity to get a taste of the local gastronomy while getting to know to other attendees. There are also options available for vegans and vegetarians.
Shopping Center
For quick and cheap bites, the food court on floors 2 and 3 of Vasco da Gama is the place to go. You’ll find international fast-food restaurants (McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, Pans&Company) or you can also get a taste of Portuguese flavours (Sr. Frango da Guia, Portugália, Alentejo).
the river
Along the river you’ll find several restaurants with delicious menus for all tastes and diets, from Michelin Star Chef’s to Portuguese and worldwide gastronomy. Look for Tacho do Pescador, D. Bacalhau, Gino’s, The Old House and Cantinho do Avillez.