15 Best Photos of Lisbon that invite you to travel to Portugal

Still you not know Lisbon? It is undoubtedly about one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, which benefits from its splendid location in the estuary of the tagus river, and it is ideal for taking beautiful photos.

At the outset I will tell you that in your Lisbon visit You will have the opportunity to go up to various viewpoints that will offer you beautiful panoramic views of the city, which is the best way to appreciate the Buenos Aires and the characteristics of a city's landscape.

Then, during your visit you will walk through populous neighborhoods that contain corners that, above all, have great charm and very diverse characteristics.

From what is known as the Low, the most cosmopolitan area of ​​the city, to more popular neighborhoods such as Alfama, Chiado y Barrio Alto.

In my last trip to LisbonI have been able to see that the city is more beautiful and well-kept than ever.

I was also fortunate to enjoy some very bright days that highlighted the great color of its streets and buildings.

Best Photos of Lisbon

In advance of your tourist trip, here you have a selection with the best photos of Lisbon which includes images of notable corners and monuments of the Portuguese capital, and which you will surely see as an invitation to visit it.

Castle of St. George

Go up to Saint George's Castle It should be one of the objectives of your visit to Lisbon.

From this historic fortification you will have the best panoramic views of the Portuguese capital and the Tagus River Estuary.

Baixa neighborhood

El Baixa neighborhood It is the heart of the commercial atmosphere of the city of Lisbon, one of the most fashionable areas of Lisbon, with arias from the most symbolic squares and streets of the city, such as the Commerce Square, the Rossio and Augusta Street, a pedestrian area full of shops, cafes and restaurants.

In this photo taken from the walls of the St. George's castle you can see corners of the neighborhood of Low such as the Santa Justa Elevator or the Carmo church.

Lisbon Cathedral

La cathedral from the 12th century is one of the main monuments that you can visit on your trip to Lisbon.

La Sé de Lisboa (Lisbon Cathedral) It was built in romantic style, but later other architectural styles were incorporated, such as a gothic style convent.

Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa Lift)

Go up to the viewpoint Elevador de Santa Justa (Santa Justa Lift) It is one of the experiences to live during your visit to Lisbon.

From its viewpoint you have some of the best panoramic views of the city, and specifically, the squares of the Baixa neighborhood and the San Jorge castle.

Santa Gloria Elevator

The peculiar tram known as Santa Gloria Elevator takes you up Barrio Alto of Lisbon.

Dating back to 1885, this peculiar tram climbs one of the steepest slopes in the city centre, so you can get on the Viewpoint of San Pedro de Alcántara.

Rossio Square

La Rossio square It is one of the main axes of the city center of Lisbon, in the neighborhood of Low.

To highlight in the center of the square, the monument to Don Pedro IV, who was the first emperor of independent Brazil

Santa Lucia viewpoint

El Santa Lucia viewpoint allows you to see the best panoramic views of the popular neighborhood of Alfama and the innermost area of ​​the Tagus River Estuary.

To get there you must go up to the castle of San Jorge, and next to this viewpoint is the Puertas del Sol, from where you have views of the eastern part of the city, with the monumental building of the Church of San Vicente de Fora.

Tile Museum

El Lisbon Azulejo Museum is located in the old Convent of the Mother of God, so that in addition to the artistic works that it preserves, during the visit you will pass through corners like this chapel.

In this museum you can see the impressive panoramic tile known as The Vision of Lisbon, with the image of the city before the earthquake of 1755.

Monastery of los jeronimos

El Monastery of los jeronimos in the neighborhood Belem It must be one of the essential visits on your trip to Lisbon.

It is the best example of the Manueline architectural style, which combines Gothic and Renaissance styles with Plateresque corners.

Church of Saint Mary in the Jerónimos Monastery

Spectacular decoration of Manueline Gothic style in the Church of Saint Mary of the Jerónimos Monastery What you can visit in the neighborhood of Belem in Lisbon.

The dome stands out with polynervated roof which is located in the center of the church transept, and you will also see the tombs of Luis Camoens y Vasco de Gama.

Belém Tower

La Belém Tower It is another of the monuments to visit on the excursion to the neighborhood of the same name in Lisbon, on the banks of the tagus river.

Known as Saint Vincent Tower, was ordered to be built by king Manuel I, and when it was completed in 1521, it became another outstanding example of the so-called Manueline architecture.

Monument to the Discoveries

On your excursion to the neighborhood of Belem You will also have the opportunity to visit the monument to the Discoveries, which is a tribute to the Portuguese explorers and conquerors.

This great monument emulates a caravel, and on both sides of it are crowded the statues of numerous characters linked to the age of discovery, from kings to navigators.

Lisbon trams

The ancients Lisbon trams They are one of the iconic images of the capital of Portugal.

They have now become a tourist attraction, and the most popular is the tram 28 which takes a tour of the most central neighborhoods of the capital.

Lisbon Oceanarium

The awesome Oceanarium It is one of the attractions that you can visit especially in a family trip to Lisbon.

Built on the occasion of the Expo 98, , has now become one of the most visited attractions in Lisbon, since each year it receives around a million visitors.