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"The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is one of Lisbon's most important historical landmarks. It is also one of the quietest and least popular viewpoints in the city, despite having an exceptional panoramic view. A few meters from the Graça viewpoint, its stage format is a privileged audience for observing the capital. On your left you will find the Graça church, the Castle houses and the São Jorge castle, imposing and majestic, like the guardian of the city. In the background, the straw sea and the Tagus estuary shine and illuminate the rooftops of Baixa, the ruins in Carmo, the green of Monsanto and the pastel colors of Avenidas Novas. All this in the space where the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques set up camp for the conquest of Lisbon. Nine centuries later, Senhora do Monte, with its Hermitage, founded in 1147, conquers it."
Joana Costa
"Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is one of the most impressive viewpoints in Lisbon. Located in the Graça neighbourhood, it offers a stunning panoramic view of the city. From the top of the hill, it is possible to appreciate the urban landscape of Lisbon, with its colourful roofs, the imposing 25 de Abril Bridge and the Tagus River in the background. The viewpoint is a popular place to admire the sunset and enjoy quiet moments while taking in the stunning views. In addition, the proximity to the Capela da Senhora do Monte, a small hilltop shrine, adds a special touch of spirituality to the location. The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is an unmissable place to contemplate the beauty and grandeur of Lisbon."
Samuel Eszenyi
"after climbing up stairs, and weaving through narrow streets, miradouro da senhora do monte will grace you with unreal views. if it is too crowded, i like to hop up onto this wall with graffiti which is near the street calcada do monte, to get a more private experience. up the street as well are some cool bars to grab a drink after if you end up there at sunset."

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Complete guide with attractions and venues where to eat/drink, get those very special souvenirs from (bespoke & local brands and markets) and catch a beautiful sight…or just your breath after walking up and down the hills of this marvellous city. Lisbon is all about art, colors, architecture and GOOD vibes! 🇵🇹💚 💡General tip: combine Lisbon with visits/stays in Sintra and Porto. Highlights: 🚋 Trams - The Lisbon tramway network is a system of trams in operation since 1873; it presently comprises six lines and has a length of 31 km with 63 trams in operation (45 historic "Remodelados", 8 historic "Ligeiros" and 10 modern articulated trams). Tram 28 is famous because happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it has become a popular tourist attraction in the city. 💠 Azulejos - is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos happen to be one of the most distinctive art forms in Portugal and are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. 🧼 Soaps - Oprah Winfrey said they're one of her favorite things, so the world is now also a fan of Portuguese soaps. But they're not recent products. They've been made since the 1800s and are 100% natural. They've maintained beautiful Art Deco and Art Nouveau packagings from the 1920s, and have become one of the favorite gifts to take from Portugal. 🥮 Pastel de nata - is a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, optionally dusted with cinnamon - looks like a cross between a custard tart and a cake; created by monks in the Jerónimos Monastery, a major tourist attraction today and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🍲You also have to try these traditional dishes: Bifana, Sardines, Caracoletas & Prego na Pao, Alheira de Mirandela, Queijadas. 🧉Ginja - also known as ginjinha. This sour cherry liqueur is a tourist favorite but has sweetened locals’ palates for a long time too. There are establishments in Lisbon entirely dedicated to selling this sweet beverage made with Morello cherries, a variety of spices, and plenty of sugar. Nowadays, ginja is also served in edible chocolate cups. While you may choose among white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, dark chocolate does indeed pair beautifully with the super sweet, almost syrupy drink.
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You know the exercise of planning what to visit in a city by searching online "what to do in XXXX" and opening 10 tabs in an attempt not to let anything escape? And then not fully understanding what were the most relevant things for your kind of traveller? Well, I've been there multiple times!!! That's why I though that, as a local in Lisboa who has explored everything this city has to offer, I can make things easy for someone planning to visit it by creating a single source of information with all that. 86 places split into categories to make navigation and priorization easy: 1. Lisboa-exclusive places you must go to (3 tiers according to relevance) 2. Places around Lisboa you should visit (includes Sintra, Almada and Mafra) 3. Hidden gems (again 3 tiers according to relevance) 4. Old trams / Elevators / Funiculairs (you can be a fan and go around all of them or simply pick the best ones, which I refer) 5. Viewpoints (again, either go to all of them or just my top picks) 6. Things you can do around the world and here are nice as well On top of that you've got the ultimate Portuguese food checklist with 45 things you shoult try and whithout which your trip will be incomplete (90% of them can be found in Lisboa) My main objective with this guide is not to go into detail about each of these attractions but rather to categorize and give some hints about it so you decide whether to put it on your plan or not. If it is a monument or museum requiring a deep explanation of the hitory around it, you'll find it there. In case you have any question while planning your trip, we can also make a quick call for free ;) I wish you enjoy this city as much as I do and please do send me a message with feedback on this guide, as I use that to improve on it.
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