Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara is a garden with a panoramic view across
the city to St. George's Castle and central Lisbon. A map made of tiles
marks all the distinctive buildings, and the lower geometric garden contains
busts of heroes and gods from Greco-Roman mythology, such as Minerva and
Ulysses.
Next to the garden is the Gloria Elevator, a funicular that has
been taking passengers up and down the hill between the center of the city
(Restauradores Square)
and Bairro Alto since 1885.
Across the street is the "Solar do Vinho do Porto" (Port Wine
Institute), an 18th-century building where you can sample more than 300
different Ports, including some of the rarer vintages that date as far as
1937. You can order by the glass or bottle, and can drink at the bar or in
comfortable armchairs in the sitting room.
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Where: Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, Bairro Alto
How: Take the Glória funicular from Restauradores Square, or walk up from Chiado.
Botanical
Garden - An enchanting botanical garden.
Principe
Real - Charming leafy square.
São
Roque Church - Home of the world's most expensive chapel
Camões
Square - A busy square and meeting place between Chiado and Bairro Alto.
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