MIRADOURO DAS PORTAS DO SOL
Standing over Medieval Lisbon
Just a few steps away from
Miradouro de Santa Luzia, a balcony opens onto
the river offering truly spectacular views over Alfama.
Faced by soft-toned
buildings and the Decorative Arts Museum,
this is a popular stop for photographers, with its stunning view from São Vicente de
Fora Church to the river.
There is
also a statue of St. Vincent (the city's patron saint) holding a boat with
two ravens, the symbols of Lisbon.
Enjoy a marvellous panoramic shot of this area here.
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How to Visit
Where: Alfama
How: Walk up from Baixa or tram 28.
Sights Nearby
Decorative
Arts Museum - A captivating decorative arts collection.
Miradouro de
Santa Luzia - Views of the river and Alfama.
Saint
George's Castle - Overlooking the city from millennium-old walls.
The
Cathedral - The city's oldest building.
São
Vicente de Fora Church - A 16th century monastery with an exceptional tiled interior.
The
National Pantheon - The domed church that took centuries to complete.
Santo
Antonio Church - Saint Anthony's birthplace.
Graça Church
and Miradouro - A panoramic view to the castle and the city.
The
Roman Theater - The archaological remains of a once large Roman theater.
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