Portas do Sol Viewpoint

Yet another picture-perfect view! The Portas do Sol Viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the Alfama district and its churches, the Pantheon and the Tagus River. The statue in the small square here shows Saint Vincent, Lisbon's patron saint, holding a boat and two ravens, the two symbols of the city. For it was by boat that the Christians transported Saint Vincent's tomb to the tip of Portugal. The ravens watched over his tomb for centuries, before escorting the boat carrying his body back to Lisbon. Take your time to enjoy this lovely view – it's one of the most beautiful in the city!