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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Aljube

Start with a coffee in the historic center, walk up to the resistance museum, and catch the sunset from the highest viewpoint in the city.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 140 min

Timeline

  1. 16:23

    Café A Brasileira

    Grab a coffee at one of Lisbon's last classic cafés. The basement restaurant is also open if you prefer a sit-down meal.

  2. 16:53

    Museu do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade

    Walk to the former prison that now houses the Museu do Aljube. Explore the cells where political prisoners were held during the dictatorship.

  3. 17:38

    Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

    Head up to Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. As the sun sets toward the WSW, enjoy the panoramic view of Lisbon from the highest viewpoint in the city.

  4. 18:18

    Chapitô à Mesa

    End the evening with dinner. Reserve a terrace seat in advance for the best views as the city lights come on.

Local tip

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is the highest viewpoint in Lisbon. It can get crowded at sunset, so arrive early to secure a good spot on the terrace.

Check before you go

  • Café A Brasileira is open Mo-Su 08:00-02:00.
  • Museu do Aljube is open Tu-Su 10:00-19:00. Closed on Jan 01, May 01, and Dec 25.
  • Chapitô à Mesa is open Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00 and Sa,Su 19:30-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Chapitô à Mesa is open at 18:18 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lisbon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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