The Lavra Funicular

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The Lavra Funicular is the oldest and less known funicular in Lisbon.
The Elevador do Lavra, also known as the Ascensor do Lavra was opened on April 19, 1884,and was designed by engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard.

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Eventually the most beautiful viewpoint of Lisbon

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Eventually the most beautiful viewpoint of Lisbon.
Lisbon, the city of the 7 hills is also the place of many lookouts. Among them we can choose many favorites for several reasons, but Santa Luzia has everything to be eventually the most beautiful of all.

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Cemetery with a view

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In Almada, there’s a cemetery with a view.
Along the cliff from the Cristo Rei Sanctuary to Cacilhas, there are some more or less easy access points that allow you to enjoy the view over the Tagus River and the city of Lisbon.

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Sunset at Graça Viewpoint

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It’s a favorite gathering spot for sunset for a good reason. With a balcony facing west and overlooking Lisbon downtown, the Castle close by and the cool bar for drinks nearby.
At the same place where Lisbon locals and tourist gather daily for sunset, we can also find the Convento da Graça and Church built on the spot chosen by Dom Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, as the encampment for his troops during their siege of Lisbon in 1147.

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Photowalk to Cacilhas

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Last Saturday, we had our monthly walk. Cacilhas was the chosen spot, and despite the Easter weekend we managed to have a nice and happy group to walk from Cacilhas to Quinta da Arealva on the riverside, just under Cristo Rei Statue.

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