Virtual Miradouros reveal Lisbon's charms
12.03.2010
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Lisbon seen from a selection of panoramic city sites can now be enjoyed online, with a virtual miradouro system available on the Lisbon Tourism site.
This innovative project is a new tourism marketing tool that enable users online anywhere in the world to freely access Lisbon's most beautiful settings. Choosing views according to their interest, online users can enjoy the Portuguese capital's panoramic heritage from a several viewpoints including the Miradouros of Monte Agudo, Penha de França, Torel, Eduardo VII Park, Botto Machado Gardens, São Pedro de Alcântara, Graça, Nossa Senhora do Monte, Santa Luzia and St. George's Castle.
The digital platform sightseeing web also offers all the heritage and tourism information on these sites of Lisbon, with three dimensional visuals and maps with the tour visits.
As part of the project to promote Lisbon with new technology, the Lisbon Tourism site also features the Travel Planner system, a tool that allows users to plan their own tour during the visit to the Portuguese capital or help prepare the next visit to Lisbon.
In this blog, we also help you to plan your visit to Lisbon with useful information about accommodations in the city. Check our suggestions of apartments in Lisbon city centre and self-catering accommodations in Parque das Nações.
Miradouros – Lisbon viewpoints
12.02.2010
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Lisbon has fantastic viewpoints over the city. Called Miradouros, they are located at the highest points of Lisbon's seven hills.
You might feel very tired while wander around the narrow streets and staircases of Lisbon's old neighbourhoods like Alfama, Graça or the castle district, but take heart in the fact that they lead to heavenly Miradouros.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
A small terrace near the Church of Santa Luzia has been laid out as a viewpoint. There is an excellent view of the Tagus River, the harbour, the rooftops of Alfama and its maze of small streets dominated by the bell-towers of São Miguel and Santo Estêvão. On the wall marking the south side of the square is an azulejo showing a general view of Lisbon.
Miradouro Senhora do Monte
This is the highest point in Lisbon. A small square next to the church of Santa Luzia, laid out as a belvedere with a superb view over the Tagus River, the harbour and, lower down, over the Alfama‘s rooftops and maze of streets. The bell-towers of São Miguel and Santo Estêvão are visible as well as St George's castle and the Mouraria neighbourhood.
Miradouro da Graça
A splendid viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the Lisbon's castle and Lisbon centre. Young Lisboetas flock to this pine-fringed square at dusk for sundowners and sweeping vistas over Lisbon.
Miradouro São Pedro de Alcântara
This strategic viewpoint has a great view of the St. George's Castle and of historical Lisbon. Located close to Baixa and Restauradores, Lisbon's downtown, this spot is frequented by the youth of the city. Perfect for a lover's walk. Note that the prettiest way to get here is by the Elevador da Glória.
