The complete view
Lisbon's other terraces give you part; this gives the castle, the river and the bridge together.
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The highest viewing terrace in Lisbon, in the Graça district north of Alfama. The name comes from a small adjoining chapel dedicated to Our Lady, and the terrace itself is a plain public space under pine trees. What separates it from Lisbon's other viewpoints is the height and the breadth: from here you see São Jorge Castle on its hill, the roofs of Alfama, the Tagus, and the 25 de Abril bridge on the horizon. Most other terraces give you part of that; this gives the whole. It is also quieter. The viewpoints near the 28 tram route, such as Portas do Sol, fill with coach parties, while this one sits slightly off the standard tourist line and keeps room even in season. Getting there means climbing: on foot from Alfama or Graça up steep slopes, or the 28 tram to Graça and then a short walk. Sunset is the intended hour, though morning is quieter and clearer for photographs.
Lisbon's other terraces give you part; this gives the castle, the river and the bridge together.
Slightly off the coach route, so there is still room in season.
Sunset is the famous hour, but morning is quieter and clearer.
Graça district, the highest viewpoint in Lisbon
São Jorge CastleSão Jorge Castle is Lisbon's crown and origin: on its highest hill the Almoravid7 minutes walk4.4
Monastery of São Vicente de ForaA late sixteenth-century monastery and church east of the Alfama, among the larg8 minutes walk4.8
The National PantheonThe Pantheon is Lisbon's white dome over Alfama: the church of Santa Engrácia wh10 minutes walk4.4
Miradouro das Portas do SolA viewing terrace on the edge of the Alfama, looking east over the roofs of the 10 minutes walk4.6
Alfama & its MiradourosAlfama is Lisbon's oldest soul: the quarter that survived the 1755 quake keeping11 minutes walk4.5It is the highest with the widest view. Portas do Sol is easier to reach and closer to the tourist line but more crowded with a narrower outlook. Senhora do Monte asks for more climbing and repays it with the complete view and more quiet.
Lisbon's slopes are genuinely steep and this is one of its highest points. If uphill walking is a problem, take the 28 tram to Graça and walk the short remainder, or take a taxi directly to the top.