Miradouro do Padrão dos Descobrimentos: A Scenic Overlook of Lisbon's Heritage

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from central Lisbon, head west on Avenida da Liberdade towards Praça dos Restauradores. Continue straight onto Avenida da República until you reach the roundabout at Campo Pequeno. Take the second exit onto Avenida de Berna, which will merge into Avenida da Liberdade. Follow signs for the A2 highway, merging onto it. Stay on the A2 until you reach the exit for 24 de Julho. Merge onto Avenida 24 de Julho, and continue on until you reach Avenida Brasília. The Miradouro do Padrão dos Descobrimentos will be on your left. Note: Parking may be available nearby, but it could incur costs, which vary depending on the location and time of day.

• Public Transportation

  If you prefer to use public transportation, start by taking the Metro to Cais do Sodré station (Green Line). From Cais do Sodré, exit onto the street and catch the tram 15E towards Algés. Ride the tram for about 15 minutes, then get off at the 'Padrão dos Descobrimentos' stop. From here, it's a short walk to the Miradouro. A single ticket on the Metro or tram costs approximately €1.50, and you can purchase tickets at the machines located in the Metro stations.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or using a rideshare service like Uber. Depending on traffic, the ride from central Lisbon to Miradouro do Padrão dos Descobrimentos can take around 15-25 minutes. The cost will vary but expect to pay between €10 and €20. Simply provide the driver with the address: Av. Brasília, 1300-598 Lisboa.