Viewpoints you cannot miss!
Are you struggling to find the best spots to take in Lisbon’s landscape and scenery? In this blog post, we present you with 5 viewpoints in Lisbon that you cannot miss in order to have the best look over the city’s landscape!
First, we have Senhora do Monte which is one of the highest points in Lisbon, offering, therefore, a panoramic view over the city. It’s possible to spot multiple historical monuments and popular areas like Saint Jorge’s Castle, the Convento do Carmo, the Marquês de Pombal Area, Lisbon’s Downtown and many others.
Adjacent to the viewpoint, we find the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte. A little chapel established in 1147 and rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755, dedicated to Saint Gens a bishop that, according to tradition, was martyrized in that same spot. In its interior stands out a rock chair associated to a legend: it’s believed that pregnant women that sit on it will have a labor without complications. 
Secondly, we have the Graça viewpoint that is situated next to the Graça Church and surrounded by pine trees. In it, you can spot Saint Jorge’s Castle, the Mouraria, the Convento do Carmo, Monsanto and others.
However, the official name of the viewpoint is Viewpoint Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen in homage to the portuguese poet that spent many of her days admiring the city from this place. Her bust is located there still facing the view, and one of her poems is still on display in one of the walls
Thirdly, we have the Santa Luzia viewpoint that provides a broad view over Alfama and the Tagus River. Its characteristic points are the dome of Saint Engrácia, the Church of Saint Estevão and the two white towers of the Church of Saint Miguel.
The south wall has 2 modern panels of tile work: one from de Comércio Square before the earthquake; the other about the conquest of the Castle of Saint Jorge from the moors by the Christians. Both by the authorship of António Quaresma.
Fourthly, we have São Pedro de Alcântara that is situated in Bairro Alto. It has two levels which provide a unique perspective over Lisbon. The garden of the viewpoint is filled with busts of historical figures and literary figures like Camões, Eça de Queirós, and D.Dinis.
Lastly, we have Portas do Sol viewpoint whose name stems from the presence of a wall in the middle ages in that same place, that was turned east where the sun rises. From the viewpoint, you can see the dome of the National Pantheon, the Church of Saint Vincente de Fora, and others.
In the viewpoint, there is a statue of Saint Vincente, the patron saint of Lisbon. He is holding a boat and two crows, symbols of legend that say that they protected his mortal remains, as he travelled to Lisbon.
Ready to see Lisbon through new heights? Allow one of our tuktuks to save you from the steep climbs up Lisbon’s narrow streets, sit and enjoy while our guide takes you through the most popular viewpoints that the city has to offer.