{"id":42337,"date":"2016-05-24T04:41:29","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T09:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=42337"},"modified":"2018-02-27T15:09:30","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T21:09:30","slug":"7-essential-photos-you-cant-leave-lisbon-without","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/7-essential-photos-you-cant-leave-lisbon-without\/","title":{"rendered":"7 essential Lisbon photos you can’t leave town without"},"content":{"rendered":"

A gracious city of steep hills and cobblestoned streets, Lisbon<\/a> offers stunning views of the city and the immense Tagus River from various lookout points sprinkled all over the city. Beyond making for great photo opportunities for professional and amateur photographers alike, these scenic outlooks\u2014some a part of tourist attractions, others simply places to stop and enjoy the view\u2014are worthy destinations simply for relaxing and chatting with friends and passersby (an activity at whichlisboetas<\/em> excel).<\/p>\n

Also: Everything you need to know about these four essential regions of Spain<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Castelo

Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon<\/p><\/div>\n

Castelo de Sao Jorge
\n<\/strong>Probably the most obvious destination for great views is the Castelo de Sao Jorge<\/strong>, the most-visited tourist site in Lisbon. That doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth checking out. Originally a Moorish castle, the sprawling complex was a royal residence, a prison, and an army barracks before being restored in the 1930s. Gardens, towers, and ramparts offer almost limitless perspectives of the city, the Tagus, and the landscape beyond.<\/p>\n

\"Miradouro

Miradouro Santa Luzia<\/p><\/div>\n

Miradouro Santa Luzia
\n<\/strong>Lisbon has several miradouros<\/em>, established public lookout points with terraces, parks, and often cafes. The sun-washed Miradouro Santa Luzia<\/strong> offers a view of the red-tiled roofs of the maze-like Alfama neighborhood, framed by a romantic flower-covered colonnade. Set into the ledges of the terrace are beautiful blue-and-white examples of the famous Portuguese tiles, or azulejos<\/em>. The little garden by the Santa Luzia church just behind the terrace is also a good spot for photos, with its rectangular pool and flowering trees.<\/p>\n

\"Miradouro

Miradouro Santa Catarina | Flickr CC: 1ivia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Miradouro Santa Catarina
\n<\/strong>At the edge of the trendy Bairro Alto area, the Miradouro Santa Catarina<\/strong> attracts a young, bohemian crowd quietly drinking and smoking into the late hours and congregating on the steps leading to the wide, curved terrace. From here you can see down to the Port of Lisbon, but the people-watching is the real photo opportunity. This spot is also known as the Miradouro do Adamastor for the craggy sculpture of the giant in the Portuguese poet Lu\u00eds de Cam\u00f5es’ “The Lusiads.”<\/p>\n

\"Scene

Scene from Cafe de Garagem | Photo courtesy of Heather Kenny<\/p><\/div>\n

Cafe da Garagem
\n<\/strong>The Cafe da Garagem<\/strong> is a good choice for photos when it\u2019s too chilly to linger outside. A hidden gem, it\u2019s located inside the Teatro da Garagem, a building perched on a hillside north of the Castelo in the Mourarianeighborhood. Grab one of the spots next to the wall-to-ceiling windows, order a drink or a snack, and snap away at the view of homes and buildings both old and new. Make sure to check out the props from past theater productions hung on the walls as well.<\/p>\n

\"Elevador

Elevador Santa Justa, Lisbon<\/p><\/div>\n

Elevador Santa Justa
\n<\/strong>You can access the elegant Elevador Santa Justa<\/strong>, a stories-tall cast-iron tower built in 1902 by a follower of Gustave Eiffel, from the ground floor in the bustling Baixa neighborhood, or you can cross over to its upper floors\u00a0via a vertigo-inducing covered wrought iron bridge that connects it to the beautiful ruins of the Convento do Carmo across the street. Either way you will be awed by the 360-degree view from the platform on top, perfect for photos and videos.<\/p>\n

\"Cachilhas\"

Cachilhas | Flickr CC: Harold Navarro<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Boca do Vento
\n<\/strong>For a day trip, catch the ferry across the river\u2014a ten-minute trip\u2014to Cacilhas, where a walk along the abandoned docks takes you to the base of the modern (and rather ugly) Boca do Vento<\/strong> elevator. For a small fee that covers both the up and down trip, you get a gorgeous stories-high view ofLisbon across the river from the viewing platform. But hang on tight to your camera: as the name suggests, it gets very windy here.<\/p>\n

\"Cristo

Cristo Rei monument, Portugal<\/p><\/div>\n

Cristo Rei
\n<\/strong>Also across the river is the dramatic Cristo Rei<\/strong> monument, a statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms that was inspired by Rio de Janeiro\u2019s famous mountaintop sculpture\u2014Christ the Redeemer. An elevator will whisk you up 269 feet to the viewing platform at the base, which offers grand vistas in all four directions. This is also a great opportunity for a good shot of the 25 de Abril bridge, aterra cotta-colored suspension bridgeoften compared to the Golden Gate.<\/p>\n

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