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    4.0 (1 review)
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    Miradouro de Santa Catarina - Miradouro de Santa Catarina

    Miradouro de Santa Catarina

    4.4(11 reviews)
    3.0 km•Bairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Santa Catarina

    You won't get the most spectacular city landscape views here, but this miradouro does provide…read morepanoramic views over the Tagus River and the 25 de Abril Bridge (Video). With a wide open concrete platform, it's a lot more laid back than the more crowded vista points at Miradouro das Portas do Sol and Miradouro de Santa Luzia in Alfama. I presume tourists are less inclined to scale the hillside streets that lead here because it definitely feels more like a locals' spot. Fortunately there's an adjacent kiosk cafe (Quiosque do Adamastor) should you need nourishment for your trekking efforts. It'll help make your climb down easier. CORRESPONDING REVIEWS Miradouro das Portas do Sol: https://yelp.to/pdn6dAdjN5 Miradouro de Santa Luzia: https://yelp.to/tEeimT9V6H RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/5pEUTw6es1

    I am SO glad someone from our hostel took us here! Not only is the view absolutely amazing, but…read moreit's a perfect place to hang out with a couple of beers and enjoy the live music. Even though it was packed, everyone seemed to find a place to sit, perch, or dance, and there were just generally good vibes all the way around. Don't be surprised if you run into familiar faces! Sunset seems to be the most popular time to be there, so if you're looking to get a bit more space to sit or are with a larger group, definitely get there early. It got cooler at night, also, so you could always just layer up and bring a sweater with you. I would also recommend a mini stash of toilet paper/tissue and some hand sanitizer, as the washrooms are pretty gnarly if you plan on squatting :)

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    Miradouro de Santa Catarina

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    Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa

    Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa

    3.0(21 reviews)
    2.0 km•Príncipe Real, Príncipe Real - Av. Liberdade

    I have seen a handful of botanical gardens in my day, and this one is not particularly spectacular…read more I would love to be able to say more about this place, but it was just not very interesting. There are signs saying what each plant or tree is, but there is no further information about them. There isn't much variation either, or if there is, it isn't apparent. The bed area up top was somewhat nondescript, though there is a fountain. The greenhouse had a special display of plants from the time of dinosaurs, but it wasn't set up to be particularly enthralling. Moving down the hill you come across more trees, a succulent garden, and what is supposed to be a couple of ponds. We were there in May and they were empty. The butterfly house was also closed. It's a nice green area, but the images that come to mind when I think of a botanical garden do not fit what is here, which is really just a glorified shady park-like area. Luckily the entrance fee of €2 per adult is not terrible, so see it if you want. But my tip would be to check out the dozens of other beautiful (and free!) parks throughout Lisbon ahead of this one.

    This garden is a quiet refuge of pure beauty & rapture, & that's not even to mention the adjacent…read moremuseum, also owned & operated by the university. What it lacks in a ready supply of disposable funding it more than compensates for in being gorgeous, diverse, lovingly maintained, & a welcome retreat from the bustle outside. The Norfolk Island pine standing some 75 feet tall was just one of many elegant miracles to be found here. I went twice during my stay, just to clear my head & commune with the space, breathe the air, & enjoy the beautiful living things around me. To those who can't appreciate the effort that goes into maintaining a demanding facility of this magnitude on a limited budget, please feel free to skip it & go shop for a purse or be an obnoxious tourist in a tapas place or something.

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