Nothing defines Lisbon better than its miradouros, the lovely belvederes from which to sit and gaze at the view. The Castelo de São Jorge is the best-known, but there are many more.
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara:
At the top of the Elevador da Gloria, looking out across to Graça and the Castelo, it has a tiled panel detailing the view.
Miradouro de Santa Catarina:
Near the Bica funicular, this hidden-away viewpoint is worth seeking out: it has a little cafe, popular with late-night clubbers. Wonderful views over the Tagus.
Miradouro das Portas do Sol:
The 28 tram sweeps past here before plunging away towards Graça. Probably the best view over the Alfama.
Miradouro Santa Luzia:
Perhaps the loveliest one of all, round the back of the Igreja de Santa Luzia, just before you get to Largo das Portas do Sol. A pretty terrace of azulejos, hung with flowers, you'll want to sit here and gaze across the Tagus for hours.
Wherever there's a hill, go up it and you'll come to one.
Miradouro de Sao Pedro de Alcantara and the Elevador da Gloria leading to it from Avenida da Liberdade are closed until approximately the end of 2006. Mostly lovely spots as noted but too often shared with some unsavoury types dealing in illicit substances or getting drunk. Additionally spoiled by masses of graffiti, so admire the view and move on if you feel the need.
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