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View over Alfama and the Tagus from Miradouro de Santa Luzia

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The best viewpoints in Lisbon

7 placesFreeUpdated November 5, 2026

Lisbon makes sense from above. These miradouros are spread across Graça, Alfama, the Baixa and Bairro Alto, and several are just a short walk from each other.

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  2. Viewpoint· Graça

    Graça viewpoint

    A pine-shaded terrace beside Graça church, facing the castle with the Baixa spread out below. There's a kiosk, and it fills up at sunset.

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    View over Lisbon's rooftops and the castle from the Graça viewpoint
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    Viewpoint· Alfama

    Miradouro de Santa Luzia

    A tiled terrace with a pergola looking out over the Alfama rooftops and the river. It sits right on the tram 28 route, next to Portas do Sol.

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    View over Alfama and the Tagus from Miradouro de Santa Luzia
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    Museums & culture· Castelo

    Castelo de São Jorge

    A hilltop fortress overlooking the Baixa and Alfama, with walls you can walk along. From its towers you can see the whole city and the Tagus.

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    Walls of São Jorge Castle among trees on top of the castle hill

  7. Viewpoint· Baixa

    Santa Justa Lift

    A neo-Gothic iron lift from 1902 linking the Baixa with Largo do Carmo. It has been out of service since September 2025, but the tower is worth seeing from the street.

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    The neo-Gothic iron tower of the Santa Justa Lift between Baixa buildings

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Before you go

How to walk Lisbon's viewpoints

  1. Start at the top

    Begin at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, the highest, and you can walk to most of the others downhill. Early in the day it's quiet, and the view over the castle and downtown is the widest of the lot.

  2. From Graça to Alfama

    Walk down through Graça to Portas do Sol, about 15 minutes. Santa Luzia is right next door: the tiled terrace with a pergola looking over the Alfama rooftops and the river. Tram 28 covers both areas if you'd rather not walk.

  3. Castle and sunset

    The castle viewpoint is inside the walls, so you'll need a ticket. For sunset, cross to Bairro Alto: São Pedro de Alcântara faces the castle hill as it turns gold.

  4. Shoes

    Wear comfortable shoes with a good grip. Alfama's streets are steep and the cobbles get slippery in the rain.

Checked on November 3, 2026. Opening hours and tickets can change, so check each place’s website before you go.

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