Best landmarks in Lisbon

An iron elevator built in 1902, inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It connects the lower town with the Bairro Alto.

"An iron elevator built in 1902, inspired by the Eiffel Tower. It connects the lower town with the Ba"

A vast harborfront square on the site of the royal palace destroyed in the earthquake. It has a grand triumphal arch and statues recalling Lisbon's golden age and its recovery after the quake.

"A vast harborfront square on the site of the royal palace destroyed in the earthquake. It has a gran"

A caravel-shaped monument built in 1960 for the 500th anniversary of Henry the Navigator's death. It features Henry, Vasco da Gama, Magellan and other explorers.

"A caravel-shaped monument built in 1960 for the 500th anniversary of Henry the Navigator's death. It"

Lisbon's iconic suspension bridge over the Tagus, best admired from the Belém waterfront or the MAAT rooftop.

"Lisbon's iconic suspension bridge over the Tagus, best admired from the Belém waterfront or the MAAT"

One of Lisbon's main squares since the Middle Ages, known for its traditional calçada pavement, baroque fountains and neoclassical architecture.

"One of Lisbon's main squares since the Middle Ages, known for its traditional calçada pavement, baro"

An ornate historic train station and the departure point for trains to Sintra.

"An ornate historic train station and the departure point for trains to Sintra."

A riverside promenade in Belém with fantastic views towards the 25 de Abril Bridge.

"A riverside promenade in Belém with fantastic views towards the 25 de Abril Bridge."

A majestic bridge across the Tagus, described in the video as the longest in Europe.

"A majestic bridge across the Tagus, described in the video as the longest in Europe."

A striking tower landmark in the Expo district.

"A striking tower landmark in the Expo district."

A historic waterfront landing on the Tagus in front of Praça do Comércio.

"A historic waterfront landing on the Tagus in front of Praça do Comércio."

A historic riverside promenade next to Praça do Comércio.

"A historic riverside promenade next to Praça do Comércio."

A triumphal arch commemorating Lisbon's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. Visitors can climb it for spectacular views of the square and city.

"A triumphal arch commemorating Lisbon's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. Visitors can climb"

A Christ statue across the Tagus in Almada, resembling Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. It is a quiet spot with breathtaking views of the river and Lisbon.

"A Christ statue across the Tagus in Almada, resembling Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer. It is a"

Dramatic, free seaside cliff spot a 15–20 minute walk from Cascais town, where the waves put on a show.

"Dramatic, free seaside cliff spot a 15–20 minute walk from Cascais town, where the waves put on a sh"

Hilltop viewpoint known for stunning views over Lisbon, mentioned in the video's intro.

"Hilltop viewpoint known for stunning views over Lisbon, mentioned in the video's intro."

Alfama viewpoint that is especially magical at sunrise, when the sky turns red to orange over the water. Arriving early also means you can enjoy it before the crowds.

"Alfama viewpoint that is especially magical at sunrise, when the sky turns red to orange over the wa"

Alfama street where Fado music often drifts through the air.

"Alfama street where Fado music often drifts through the air."

Viewpoint in front of the Convento da Graça with panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

"Viewpoint in front of the Convento da Graça with panoramic views of Lisbon and the Tagus River."

Terraced viewpoint in the heart of Alfama, recommended at sunset. It gets crowded, but with patience you can find a table with a view.

"Terraced viewpoint in the heart of Alfama, recommended at sunset. It gets crowded, but with patience"