Views and points of interest

Lisbon is characterized by its beauty and its historic maritime past. By its climate and luminosity. By its people and ways of life, by its geography and architecture, by its landscapes and views.
25 de Abril Bridge at dusk

25 de Abril Bridge

The Bottleneck of the Tagus is the name given to the narrowest part of the…

Ajuda Palace on top of the hill, seen from the Tagus

Ajuda Palace

In addition to its historical and architectural importance, Ajuda Palace is also known for its…

Alfama district seen from the Tagus River, during a private tour with Lisbon Sight Sailing

Alfama

Alfama is a very peculiar neighborhood as it resembles an old village.

CCB viewed from the Tagus River, during a boat tour in Lisbon

Belém Cultural Centre

The BCC is an enchanting world where history comes alive and creativity knows no bounds.…

Belém Tower observed during a private boat tour, on the Tagus River

Belém Tower

The Belém Tower, built at the narrowest point of the Tagus estuary, was intended to…

View of the Panoramic Elevator, with the Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge in the background

Boca do Vento Panoramic Elevator

Built in 2000, this elevator connects the historic part of Almada, also known as “Almada…

Bugio Lighthouse in the distance, in the middle of the sea

Bugio Lighthouse

The Fort of São Lourenço do Bugio is located in the middle of the waters…

Cais do Sodré seen from the Tagus River and a sailboat with red sails

Cais do Sodré

Cais do Sodré is one of the most historic and iconic places in the city.…

This perspective reinforces the charm of Cascais as an excellent tourist destination, ideal for boat tours, nautical tourism, and unforgettable ocean experiences.

Cascais Bay

We sail in the same sea but have as a destination a closer location from…

Central Tejo, also known as the Electricity Museum

Central Tejo

Close to the MAAT is the old Lisbon Electric Power Station, nowadays better known as…

Champalimaud Foundation seen from the Tagus River

Champalimaud Foundation

Discover one of the most futuristic and impressive buildings in Lisbon. Facing the river, the…

Statue of Cristo Rei, in Almada

Christ-King

Christ-King is made up of a 75-metre-high portico, topped by the statue of the Most…

EMSA photographed during a Tagus River cruise

European Maritime Safety Agency

Founded in 2002, the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has the motto “quality shipping, safer…

EMCDDA observed during a tour along the Tagus River, in the Cais do Sodré area

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

Founded in 1993, the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) is located…

Museum of Popular Art observed from the Tagus River, during a boat tour

Folk Art Museum

Lisbon is known for its rich cultural patrimony. Its art scene is no exception. The…

São Bruno Fort seen from the Atlantic waters

Fort of São Bruno

It is located at the confluence of the Barcarena stream with the Tagus, opposite the…

View from the sea over the São Julião da Barra Fort, with a blue sky and white clouds

Fort of São Julião da Barra

The Fort of São Julião da Barra is a historical and cultural monument located between…

Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery is a 16th century Portuguese architecture masterpiece classified as a national monument.

Towers of the Lisbon Cathedral seen during a boat tour on the Tagus River

Lisbon Cathedral

Lisbon Cathedral is located in the Alfama district. Its construction began in the second half…

Detail of the Lisbon Cruise Terminal

Lisbon Cruise Terminal

The Lisbon Cruise Terminal is located in a privileged area of the city, opposite the…

MAAT seen from the Tagus River

MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology

An innovative project that brings together a new building, designed by the architect Amanda Levete’s…

Monastery of São Vicente de Fora seen from the Tagus River

Monastery of S. Vicente de Fora

With over 800 years of history, the monastery of S. Vicente is a fine example…

Museum of Ancient Art viewed from the Tagus River

National Ancient Art Museum

Visit the Museum and be transported to a world where masterpieces from the Middle Ages…

Cordoaria Nacional building (yellow building), viewed from the Tagus River

National Cordage

The Cordoaria Nacional, dated from the 18th century, not only shows the architectural brilliance of…

National Pantheon seen from the Tagus

National Pantheon

Four hundred years of construction were worth the popular saying “Works of Santa Engrácia” to…

Monument to the Discoveries

Padrão dos Descobrimentos

Standing 50 meters tall, the Discoveries Monument is shaped like a caravel.

View of Parque das Nações from the River. The Vasco da Gama Tower, Vasco da Gama bridge, Atlantic Pavilion and the Oceanarium can be identified

Parque das Nações

Nations’ Park, located in the eastern part of Lisbon, is one of the most modern…

Praça do Comércio is classified as a National Monument

Praça do Comércio

Lisbon was reborn here… On November 1st, 1755, around 9:30 am, the earthquake that destroyed…

Ribeira das Naus seen from the Tagus River

Ribeira das Naus

It is a unique balcony over the Tagus, in a contemporary and attractive public space,…

Garden with a cliff in the background and panoramic elevator seen from the Tagus River

River Garden

Between the cliff of Almada and the Tagus River, River Garden is a spacious and…

Santa Apolónia Station seen at dusk

Santa Apolónia Station

It is the oldest train station in Lisbon and was the departure and arrival point…

View from the river to the São Jorge Hill

São Jorge Castle

It rises in a dominant position on a high hill in the historic center, offering…

Front view of the Sul e Sueste River Station building

Sul e Sueste River Station

The South and Southeast River Station is an important historical and cultural landmark in Lisbon,…

Tagus River during sunset

The City of Light

Poets, painters, inhabitants and visitors in general are enchanted by the light of Lisbon. They…

Vasco da Gama Bridge seen from the Tagus River

Vasco da Gama Bridge

The bridge crosses the calm waters of the Tagus, connecting Lisbon to the regions of…

The VTS Tower seen from the Tagus

VTS Tower

It is an aesthetically innovative structure with its captivating lines, defying gravity with its inclination,…

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