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Explore Lisbon's Heart: From Historic Squares to Panoramic Views

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Distance
6.02 mi
Elevation gain
922 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
922 ft
Max elevation
336 ft
TrailRank 
54
Min elevation
336 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 33 minutes
Time
3 hours 10 minutes
Coordinates
1635
Uploaded
February 10, 2024
Recorded
February 2024
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near Chiado, Lisboa (Portugal)

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Short Description:
Join us on a fun walk through Lisbon's heart! See beautiful squares, the Tagus river, a hidden garden and amazing views from the 'miradouros'. It's an adventure from the lively riverside to the top of the central park, showing you the best spots in the cities heart.

Long Description:

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Lisbon, where every step tells a story of history, culture, and natural beauty. This 9.7km loop, perfect for hikers of all ages and experience levels, starts at the bustling Cais do Sodré, a hub of activity by the serene Tagus River.

Your adventure begins by following the river's edge, offering splendid views and a fresh breeze, leading you to the majestic Praça do Comércio. Through the iconic Arco da Rua Augusta, enter a world where past and present merge. The route takes you through Rossio Square, pulsating with life and history, then up the elegant Avenida da Liberdade, lined with chic shops and cafés.

Ascending towards Marquês de Pombal, the walk transitions from urban sophistication to the lush tranquility of Parque Eduardo VII. Here, atop Lisbon's central park, the miradouro offers breathtaking panoramas that stretch from the green expanses below to the river and beyond, showcasing the city in all its glory.

The journey doesn't end here; it passes the hidden garden of Estufa Fria, a peaceful oasis amidst the city's hustle, then past the Museu Nacional de história natural e da ciência and the Botanical Garden of Lisbon, each a treasure trove of knowledge and beauty. Discover the unique and spectacular trees of Jardim do Príncipe Real, an oasis of natural wonder nestled in the city.

Make your way to Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, a stunning viewpoint providing expansive views over the city, the castle, and the Tagus River, capturing the essence of Lisbon's beauty.

As you circle back, discover the haunting beauty of the Convento do Carmo ruins. Pause at Café Brasileira for a moment of reflection, surrounded by Lisbon's literary past. The walk concludes at Cais do Sodré, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Lisbon's history, culture, and natural beauty.

Join us on this adventure to see Lisbon like never before, through its historic squares, monumental beauty, breathtaking miradouros, and the vibrant life at each step.

Waypoints

PictographFerry Altitude 113 ft
Photo ofLisboa ferry terminal - Cais do Sodre Photo ofLisboa ferry terminal - Cais do Sodre Photo ofLisboa ferry terminal - Cais do Sodre

Lisboa ferry terminal - Cais do Sodre

PictographProvisioning Altitude 25 ft
Photo ofBlue kiosk Photo ofBlue kiosk Photo ofBlue kiosk

Blue kiosk

PictographRiver Altitude 8 ft
Photo ofAlongside The Tagus and next to the military academy Photo ofAlongside The Tagus and next to the military academy Photo ofAlongside The Tagus and next to the military academy

Alongside The Tagus and next to the military academy

PictographMonument Altitude 15 ft
Photo ofPraça do comércio and Arco da rua Augusta Photo ofPraça do comércio and Arco da rua Augusta Photo ofPraça do comércio and Arco da rua Augusta

Praça do comércio and Arco da rua Augusta

PictographPhoto Altitude 112 ft
Photo ofRua Augusta and Elevador Santa Justa Photo ofRua Augusta and Elevador Santa Justa Photo ofRua Augusta and Elevador Santa Justa

Rua Augusta and Elevador Santa Justa

PictographProvisioning Altitude 75 ft
Photo ofTendinha - one of the oldest Cafe in Lisbon - fundada em 1840 Photo ofTendinha - one of the oldest Cafe in Lisbon - fundada em 1840

Tendinha - one of the oldest Cafe in Lisbon - fundada em 1840

PictographMonument Altitude 23 ft
Photo ofRossio Photo ofRossio Photo ofRossio

Rossio

PictographTrain stop Altitude 40 ft
Photo ofRossio Train station Photo ofRossio Train station Photo ofRossio Train station

Rossio Train station

PictographMonument Altitude 71 ft
Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular

Ascensor da Glória - Glória funicular

PictographMonument Altitude 63 ft
Photo ofAvenida da Liberdade Photo ofAvenida da Liberdade Photo ofAvenida da Liberdade

Avenida da Liberdade

PictographMonument Altitude 155 ft
Photo ofMarquês de Pombal Photo ofMarquês de Pombal Photo ofMarquês de Pombal

Marquês de Pombal

PictographPark Altitude 204 ft
Photo ofParque Eduardo VII Photo ofParque Eduardo VII Photo ofParque Eduardo VII

Parque Eduardo VII

PictographMonument Altitude 325 ft
Photo ofParque Eduardo VII - Top view Photo ofParque Eduardo VII - Top view Photo ofParque Eduardo VII - Top view

Parque Eduardo VII - Top view

PictographLake Altitude 278 ft
Photo ofEstufa Fria Photo ofEstufa Fria

Estufa Fria

PictographProvisioning Altitude 256 ft
Photo ofCafe and playground Photo ofCafe and playground Photo ofCafe and playground

Cafe and playground

PictographMetro Altitude 175 ft
Photo ofMetro Marques de Pombal - Blue and Yellow line Photo ofMetro Marques de Pombal - Blue and Yellow line Photo ofMetro Marques de Pombal - Blue and Yellow line

Metro Marques de Pombal - Blue and Yellow line

PictographMuseum Altitude 265 ft
Photo ofMuseu Nacional de história natural e da ciência Photo ofMuseu Nacional de história natural e da ciência Photo ofMuseu Nacional de história natural e da ciência

Museu Nacional de história natural e da ciência

PictographFlora Altitude 294 ft
Photo ofBotanical garden of Lisbon Photo ofBotanical garden of Lisbon Photo ofBotanical garden of Lisbon

Botanical garden of Lisbon

PictographProvisioning Altitude 252 ft
Photo ofJardim do Principe Real - Esplanada Cafe Photo ofJardim do Principe Real - Esplanada Cafe Photo ofJardim do Principe Real - Esplanada Cafe

Jardim do Principe Real - Esplanada Cafe

PictographPanorama Altitude 262 ft
Photo ofMiradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara Photo ofMiradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara Photo ofMiradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara

PictographMonument Altitude 233 ft
Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular - Top view Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular - Top view Photo ofAscensor da Glória - Glória funicular - Top view

Ascensor da Glória - Glória funicular - Top view

PictographProvisioning Altitude 262 ft
Photo ofBairro alto Photo ofBairro alto Photo ofBairro alto

Bairro alto

PictographReligious site Altitude 259 ft
Photo ofIgreja de São Roque Photo ofIgreja de São Roque Photo ofIgreja de São Roque

Igreja de São Roque

PictographReligious site Altitude 190 ft
Photo ofIgreja do Carmo Photo ofIgreja do Carmo Photo ofIgreja do Carmo

Igreja do Carmo

PictographReligious site Altitude 175 ft
Photo ofIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação And café Brazileira Photo ofIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação And café Brazileira

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação And café Brazileira

PictographReligious site Altitude 154 ft
Photo ofIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação Photo ofIgreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação

PictographProvisioning Altitude 124 ft
Photo ofProvisioning

Provisioning

PictographPark Altitude 36 ft
Photo ofPark

Park

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