5 Things Not to Miss in Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is often described as “The city of Seven Hills”, Lisbon receives more days of sunshine than any other European capital. Lisbon is well known for its cafe culture, fado music, suspension bridge, tiles and the gateway to Sintra. According to legend, the city of Lisbon was named for Ulysses, who founded the settlement after he left Troy to escape the Greeks. With all this in mind here are our 5 spots not to miss in Lisbon

Santa Justa Lift is an iconic sight in Lisboa and connects the lower city area with the higher Square Largo Do Carmo and Biaxia neighborhood. The elevator was opened in 1901 consisting of a metallic tower, observation platform, walkway and base. On the top floor of the Santa Justa Lift, there is a kiosk and lookout, with panoramic views of the city. Connections to the floors below can be made by two spiral staircases, with different patterns on each storey as well as the Lift.

The view at night from the top platform is amazing, the streets of Lisbon light up for the evening. If you catch the Santa Justa Lift up to Carmo it will cost 5 Euro a person. If you enter from Carmo for the view it costs you nothing. Santa Justa Lift is one of the 5 things not to miss in Lisbon ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).