After more than two years closed to the public, the garden-viewpoint São Pedro de Alcântara at the doorstep of Bairro Alto has reopened again. It is now less of a garden and quite frankly a little more soulless (especially with the loss of the colorful bougainvillea that characterized much of the space before), but overall, it is much cleaner and as inviting as always.The fountain and busts of historical figures look as new (and some of those busts are in fact new), the traditional pavement has been expanded, and the lawn refreshed. What remains the same is the fantastic view over Lisbon, crowned by the Castle of Saint George.

This continues to be one of the city’s most romantic spots, especially in the evening. It is also a meeting point for Lisbon’s youth at night.
When in Lisbon, we suggest you end your day here before going for dinner at a Bairro Alto restaurant.  If you pass by in the afternoon, lay on one of its benches and take a few photos.  This is a pleasant stop at any time of the day.

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