Description of the attraction
Lisbon - one of the most beautiful cities in the world - is located on seven hills. And thanks to this location, guests can admire the surroundings of the city from many points. One of these points is the Miradoru das Portas do Sol viewpoint, which is just a few steps from another viewpoint, Miradoru de Santa Luzia.
Miradoru das Portas do Sol offers stunning views of the Alfama neighborhood, the oldest historic district in Lisbon, which sits on a very steep hillside between the Castle of St. George and the Tagus River. As one of the translation options, "Portas do Sol" means "solar gate".
The Miradoru das Portas do Sol viewpoint is a popular destination for photographers. From Miradoru das Portas do Sol you can see the Church of San Vicente de Fora, as well as a stunning view of the river. Also visible are the houses of Alfama and the building of the Museum of Decorative Arts.
On the observation deck is a statue of Saint Vincent, who was declared the patron saint of Lisbon after his relics were transported to the church of San Vicente de Fora in 1173. Saint Vincent is depicted holding a ship with two crows, which are the symbol of Lisbon. There is a legend that after the martyr's death, the body of Saint Vincent was thrown ashore by a wave, and until he was found, he was guarded by two crows so that the animals would not touch him. Two crows accompanied the ship on which the relics of this saint were transported to Lisbon in the middle of the 12th century. Ravens and a ship are also depicted on the coat of arms of Lisbon.
