Miradouros (viewpoints)

Lisbon's hilly disposition affords some fabulous panoramas across the city's downtown and historic districts. Indeed, the Portuguese capital unveils itself over several hills and all of them have at least one miradouro, a purpose-built terrace sometimes incorporated into a landscaped garden and usually served by a kiosk café. These public spaces are strategically located to offer superb views of Lisbon that take in national monuments and other buildings of note and very often the River Tejo and the south bank beyond. One of the most celebrated viewpoints is the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, which looms over Alfama, the city's oldest neighborhood. Another celebrated spot is the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara overlooking the Baixa.