10 viewpoints you can’t miss in Lisbon

What makes Lisbon one of the most beautiful cities in the world is its
relief features with many hills and promontories. It is said that Lisbon has 7 hills, but in reality it has 8. On these hills you can find one or more viewpoints, each one with fantastic views over the city. Since it will be very difficult to visit all during your stay, we chose the viewpoints that we think are the best, the most original and different.

Sao Jorge’s Castle

You must visit the viewpoint of the emblematic São Jorge Castle. One of the most important historical monuments in Lisbon. Its first buildings date back to the 1st century. Later, in the 12th century, it was conquered from the Moors by the First King of Portugal – Dom Afonso Henriques. The view from its viewpoint includes the entire downtown, Avenida da Liberdade and the Tagus River. The entrance to the castle costs 10 € but it is worth it.

 
Viewpoint of Cristo Rei 

With a panoramic and perspective very different from the viewpoints located in the city, this viewpoint located on the other side of the Tagus River, should not be missed. In addition to an extraordinary and peculiar view of the river and the city, you will find the great statue of Cristo Rei, inspired by the famous statue “Cristo Redentor” located in Rio de Janeiro.

This statue was built in 1949 as a result of a promise made by the Government of Portugal not to have participated in the Second World War.