Lisboa has some great miradouros – lookout spots or viewpoints scattered in various locations.  These vantage points provide spectacular panaromic views over the city and the river. Lisbon is built on hills and from the St Jorge’s Castle to the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantâra you can get some great views, and good photographs.

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara:

The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara,  foto above, is in the garden of São Pedro de Alcântara in the Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara. It overlooks St Jorge’s castle in the distance, the city below with its various boroughs, and the river.  You can see a tiled panel of the city and there is also a telescope for a closer view.  There are seating areas and it is a lively part of the city.

Miradouro Senhora do Monte:

The Miradouro Senhora do Monte, above,  with views over Lisboa and the 25th April Bridge.

Arco da Rua Augusta:

The Rua Augusta Arch (Arco da Rua Augusta) faces the Terreiro do Paço – Praça do Comércio.  There is a lift and a staircase that take you to the top.  From here you have a 360º spectacular view of Lisboa. Construction of the Arch began in 1873 and it was completed in 1875.

The sculptures on the top are by Célestin Anatole Calmels depicting glory. The sculptures on the level below by Vitor Bastos refer to Viriato, Vasco da Gama and the Marquês de Pombal.

Vasco da Gama Tower – Parque das Nações:

The Vasco da Gama Tower Babylon 360º Bar, above, is in the Parque das Nações.

From the Vasco da Gama Tower you can get fabulous 360º views over that area of Lisboa, above.  A lift takes you to the top which is at 145metres. The bar opened in May 2023.

Another of the Lisboa miradouros lookout spots is at Santa Luzia (Portas do Sol).

The Parque Eduardo VII next to the Marques de Pombal roundabout in central Lisbon has good views. In the Summer it is the venue for the book fair – the Feira do Livro.

By Pat Rodrigues