More or less secret, Lisbon has many “miradouros.” For us, these are the best viewpoints to refresh your eyes.
This is “the” viewpoint. It started as a fortification built by the Moors who ruled here before the arrival of King Afonso Henriques in 1147 and has been adapted over time. The view is unparalleled.
Marcus Aurelius, Empress Faustina, Homer, Ulysses, Vasco da Gama—these are just a few historical figures represented in 19th-century busts on the lower level of the São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint, known as the “floor of busts.” But it’s on the upper level, inaugurated in 1864, where the viewpoint invites you to enjoy the stunning landscape.
This is a true public balcony overlooking the Tagus River. It is one of the largest viewpoints in the city. Portas do Sol is a feast for the eyes. Its name has medieval origins, as this was once home to the Porta do Sol, one of the entrances to Lisbon’s Moorish compound, damaged during the 1755 earthquake.
This viewpoint offers a great view of Alfama—one of the best places to observe the new Cruise Terminal—and an even better view of the Tagus River. If you want to admire Lisbon, there’s a shaded spot near the vines. If you prefer the sun, the lower platform sits next to a reflecting pool. Santa Luzia’s southern wall also features two large tile panels.
Even better than a city map, this viewpoint features a tile panel to help locate Lisbon’s main landmarks. With a view spanning from Baixa to Avenidas Novas, it’s one of the most visited and also the highest viewpoint in Lisbon. Rivaling the panoramic view is the Nossa Senhora do Monte Chapel, home to the legendary São Gens chair, a marble seat coveted by pregnant women who, according to legend, will have a smooth delivery if they sit on it.
The bridge, inaugurated in 1966, has 14 pillars, but the one of interest here is located on Avenida da Índia, behind the Metro da Villa. Visitors can explore the interior of this pillar for a sensory experience that culminates in a viewpoint at the same height as the bridge’s deck.
A National Monument inaugurated in 1902, this work by Porto engineer Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard is beautiful on the outside—with its intricate cast-iron filigree work (each floor has a unique design)—and on the inside, featuring a wood and brass cabin.
The construction of this triumphal arch was planned in 1759 as part of the Pombaline reconstruction following the 1755 earthquake. However, the arch in its current design was not completed until 1873 and celebrates the then Portuguese Empire. Since 2013, visitors can take an elevator to the top of the arch, where a small exhibition highlights the monument’s history.
Officially named Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (honoring the poet, who even has a bust there), everyone knows it simply as the Graça Viewpoint.
The church, the terrace, the lush trees, and, of course, the spectacular views of the city make it an ideal spot to admire Lisbon.
Lisbon’s green lung hides one of the most surprising viewpoints in the capital: the Panorâmico de Monsanto.
It is located in a mysterious building that has served as a restaurant, bingo hall, nightclub, warehouse, and abandoned site before officially becoming a viewpoint open to all. The most recent attraction here is a mural by Vhils, paying tribute to the Brazilian activist Marielle Franco, murdered in Rio de Janeiro in March 2018
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