_
_
_
Lisbon is the perfect city for romantic getaways, solo travelers, beach vacations, and foodies. It is a charming seaside destination with so much history, but also a combination of cosmopolitan.
If you're looking for the most Instagrammable spots in Lisbon, here's a great list including when you should visit them.
This romantic terrace is located by the church of Santa Luzia and provides a beautiful view of Alfama district with a view over its houses, churches, and the Tagus River.
The best time to visit:
The best time to visit this beautiful viewpoint is during sunset. Sunrises here aren't the greatest time to visit for photography but are definitely beautiful and less crowded.
Since this viewpoint is very close to Miradouro de Santa Luzia, we recommend visiting them both together. It's a large, open terrace that is almost like a balcony, looking out at the Alfama district.
Best time to visit: The best to come for sunset.
The Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon's most distinctive monuments, is situated on the city's highest hill which gives you an endless view over the city.
The best time to visit: Early morning between 8 am - 12 am.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major (Portuguese: Santa Maria Maior de Lisboa or Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Mary Major), is often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé (Sé de Lisboa).
The best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon since it is the most popular cathedral in Lisbon.
The Rua Augusta Arch is a stone, triumphal arch-like, historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon, Portugal, on the Praça do Comércio.
You can climb the arch for 3 euros and get an impressive view of Baixa and the river.
Best time to visit: This is the busiest street in Lisbon so try to arrive before 12 am.
The Elevador da Bica is funicular railway line in the civil parish of Misericórdia.
The best time to visit: Arrive is early morning, around 8 am-10 am because this place gets busy.
This is the old red-light district that was turned into the nightlife center of Lisbon. During the day it's just a little street with a few bars and tarmac painted pink. At night it's very overcrowded and could possibly be a little unsafe for tourists.
Best time to visit: Early in the morning until 10 am before all the cafes open up.
The Belém Tower - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Lisbon’s most striking monuments and the icon of a country historically molded by its proximity to the ocean and its maritime discoveries of new worlds.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos - a 52-meter high monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém.
Best time to visit both: Sunrise or sunsets.