2 Best Sights in South of the River, Lisbon

Almada's eye-catching elevator is a fun, free, and extremely photogenic way to travel between Almada's Old Town and the pretty gardens and noteworthy restaurants on the riverfront of Cais do Gingal. Enjoy the views from the glass-fronted cabin as you ascend or descend. It runs every day between 10 am and 9 pm.

Lisbon's somewhat austere answer to Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer sits atop a giant concrete plinth high above the Tagus River. It was inaugurated in 1959 as a mark of thanks for Portugal's safety during the violence of World War II. Today, the Santuário Nacional do Cristo Rei is an important religious site, but most casual visitors come here primarily for the spectacular views from the 262-foot-high viewing platform, which is reached by elevator. Visiting the peaceful, scenic grounds is free.