Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills, and its amphitheatrical shape facing the River Tagus offers breathtaking views. There are many viewpoints - gardens, flowered corners with terraces, the tops of taller buildings - but we've highlighted the main ones.

Castelo viewpoint

The walls of São Jorge Castle are of the most popular view of the city, both for discovering this ancient fortification and for the panoramic view over the city. From here you can also see the Bairro Alto hills and small palaces, the Santa Justa lift and the pointed arches of the historic Carmo Convent, the new avenues to the Baixa and, in the end, the Tagus. Of all panoramic photos, this one comes with a decorative wall frame.

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Miradouro de Nossa Senhora do Monte

Still on this side, the famous viewpoint of Nossa Senhora do Monte, higher than the Castle, is a pleasant space that belongs to the 12th century hermitage of Nossa Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the hill). In addition to the views shared with the Castle, you can also see Monsanto Park, Lisbon's “green lung”, on the edge of the city.

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Miradouro Portas do Sol

The Portas do Sol square – where our Hills Tramcar tour passes – invites you to sit on the terraces, facing the Tagus, and watch the cruise ships enter the city, while the classic tramcars pass by. Over the old roofs you can see the dome of the Pantheon and the Church of São Vicente de Fora, where most of the kings of the last Portuguese dynasty rest.

Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Further down, the Santa Luzia viewpoint frames the Tagus landscape with its flowered pergolas and blue and white tile panels: some are single figures, others depict the city.

Miradouro do topo do Parque

From the top of Parque Eduardo VII, the city stretches down to the river, from the trees of the elegant Avenida da Liberdade to the sparkling Tagus River. From here, on clear days, you can see two castles: São Jorge in Lisbon and Palmela Castle on the south bank. You can get to this viewpoint on the yellow bus, choosing the Belém Lisbon Bus Tour (stop number 5).

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

This viewpoint offers some of the city's most famous pictures: the slopes of the Castle with the walled towers of the Cathedral and the Tagus River. The cooling shade of the vegetation, the terraces and occasional craft markets are also some of the attractions of this viewpoint.

Miradouro de Santa Justa

From the adventure of climbing into a cabin that is over a hundred years old to the artistic neo-Gothic railings of this National Monument, Santa Justa not only offers some of the most beautiful views in the city but an experience akin to traveling back in time. Free access with Yellow Bus ticket.

Miradouro de Santa Catarina

We walk through narrow streets to get there, but few people know about this viewpoint. Located in the Alto de Santa Catarina Garden, the Adamastor viewpoint, as it is commonly known, is a pleasant discovery: a wider view of the Tagus where many head to watch the sunset, glass in hand and always with music playing.

The Portuguese capital has many viewpoints to discover, but we guarantee that these are the best corners, gardens and views over the Tagus. Share the rest of your discoveries with us on social media!