4.3.3 Miradouro da Nossa Senhora da Graça

Largo Monte

Location HERE.

Best viewpoint in the area, giving a sweeping view from the Castle to the south, to the west over the city, via views of Martim Moniz and across to the Ponte 25 de Abril and Cristo Rei. Also popular for views at sunset.


Sadly, it is also popular with the TukTuk infestation, so expect to see the things clogging up the nearby streets, and hear the mostly recycled guidebook repartee. You want a tour?

Part of that popularity is because TukTuk pilots know that anyone on foot has to do some climbing to get there. The most direct route to the viewpoint is via Rua Damasceno Monteiro and then up Calçada do Monte, but that’s very steep. Longer and less steep is to follow Rua da Senhora do Monte from its junction with Rua da Graça.


This has been a popular viewpoint for so long that the tiled panorama dates from 1963. Apart from Martim Moniz looking very different today, the most obvious omission is No Bridge, as it was not opened until 1966.

Bus 10B, 13B and 734, Tram 28; alight at Graça. If you go via Rua da Senhora do Monte, it’s Bus 734 and Tram 28, and alight at Rua da Graça.

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