Centro Comercial Colombo: An unmatched shopping experience!
The Centro Comercial Colombo in Lisbon is considered to be one of the 10 biggest malls in Europe. It was opened in 1997 and has more than 400 shops and many different types of entertainment options including a multiplex theatre, health club, leisure complex, an indoor amusement park, driving range, bowling alley, etc.
Centro Comercial Colombo is designed to cater to all family needs. It has shops selling home appliances, clothing, leather goods, electrical appliances, food and beverages, and jewelry among other things. Among the top 10 most visited shops in this Lisbon mall are Disney Store, Zon Lusomundo Cinemas, Zara (clothing), Fnac (books, music, electronics), Worten (electronics), Bershka (women fashion), Area (home décor) and Toys “R” Us. Since the mall has many well-liked foreign brands and restaurants for all tastes, ranging from local specialties to the likes of Burger King and Mc Donald’s, etc. it is also very popular with the tourists.
One of the most redeeming facts about Colombo Shopping Center in Lisbon is that one can buy things at reasonable prices like local jewelry, artifacts or the most common clothes and electronics. Despite its large size, the shopping mall offers excellent retail therapy and shoppers can window shop at ease and rest their tired feet, relaxing on the many wooden benches provided in the complex.
Built on three floors, the Colombo Shopping Center has marble gallery walkways, a glass domed ceiling for the center hall and many other interesting architectural features. There are varied shops, located in all levels, while most of the restaurants are located on the second floor. There is a wide choice of cuisine to cater to everyone’s tastes including local, European and oriental fare.
The Colombo Shopping Center is situated on the Avenida General Norton de Matos, Benfica, Lisbon. It’s a short taxi ride from the city center and can be reached by metro (which has a stop right beside the shopping center) and bus.
