there are many cities that claim to be built on seven hills Rome is of course the original
but a troll through Wikipedia reveals nearly 90 others who lay claim to this title few however
are as beautiful as Lisbon Portugal upon its gentle slopes lie some of the most beautiful
locations in Europe combine this with a majestic sweep of the Tagus River throw in the beautiful
clear Atlantic light and it all adds up to being one of the world's most photogenic cities in this
video we can to introduce you to some of the great lisbon locations that you can visit as
a photographer Lisbon is an easy City to get to from most parts of the world Portugal's
connections with South America and Africa provide ample connections as a major European destination
it's well served by budget airlines from all over Europe the airport is a mere eight kilometres from
the centre and has plenty of transport links getting around the city is cheap and easy
there is an extensive public transport system comprising of Metro buses and trams taxis are
cheap and plentiful and uber a reliable and good value there are also lime and uber electric bikes
and scooters timing your photographic trip is a matter of personal preference summers are hot
and humid and the city can feel crowded winter can be cold the light is spectacular spring sees
the blooming Jacaranda trees with cooler much more comfortable weather autumn can be cool and
quiet but there's an increased risk of the big Atlantic storms bringing rain and wind to the
city however at most times of the year the light is spectacular so let's take a look at some of
the most photographic locations and we'll start with our farmer the tight steep streets of our
farmer are a photographer's playground one of the oldest parts of the city sitting to the east of
the center it's a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and beautiful buildings occasionally broken up
by delightful little squares being the closest district to the cruise port it can be hellishly
busy during the day however get up early and you will be rewarded with deserted streets and ample
photographic opportunities alternatively go at night the area is particularly photogenic for
evening and night shots on a hill just to the west of Center lies barrio alto once a rundown
poor area of the city it is now a vibrant easy tourist hub one of the highlights however is
the cow sadhus al Francisco this winding narrow street is the best place in Lisbon to shoot the
iconic old trams go early around dawn and the streets will be deserted with little traffic
shooting from the top of the street looking down is the best option the dawn light softening the
shadows as the trams hurtle up the street you can use Google Maps transport layer to see when trams
are do elsewhere plus the luís de camões is the center of barrio alto and makes a good starting
point for photographic forays into its narrow cobblestone streets sitting on lowland between the
hills of our farmer and REO Alta is the center of Lisbon there are many photographic opportunities
here running from the vast sweeping square of class of the Commerce all the way up to the
smaller but equally photogenic Prasad on petrol in the northwest corner of Centro is another of
Lisbon's quirky photographic opportunities the elevador gloria despite its name it's kind of
a hybrid funicular tram that winds its way up a steep incline to the barrio alto it's bright
colors and graffiti make it an interesting shoot in the light of a Golden Hour one of Lisbon's
most iconic structures and a must visit on any photographic trip is the point of interesting code
the Abril otherwise known as the Tagus River bridge strikingly similar to San Francisco's
Golden Gate Bridge there are several locations from which you can shoot it one of the best is
from Alcantara the marina area right underneath the bridge here you can shoot the bridge from both
the east and west side of the span it can look equally impressive during the morning or evening
light being so closer Alcantara you can exaggerate its beautiful span with a wide angled lens
on the opposite side of the bridge lies the majestic Cristo Rey Lisbon's very own statue
of Christ heading further west along the Tagus you get to the beautiful suburb of elem here you
will find the mighty monument to the navigators and not the Portugal's history of exploration
also there is the pretty belem tower jutting out into the Tagus River like the bridge both
can be shot at dawn or dusk a position on the northern banks of the Tagus River making them
ideally suited for both just back from the river is the magnificently gothic jeronimos monastery
this beautifully ornate building is best shot early in the morning from around 8 a.m. the
tourists start to arrive making good shots very tricky this is also another great location to
capture one of the old trams as they trundle past the monastery there is very little modern
architecture in the center of Lisbon but this does not mean it's not great for evening and
night photography as well as the Tagus bridge and the monuments at bel m the city centre is
well lit and can make for some great blue our shots there are two locations that are ideal for
blue our cityscapes the first is castelo de sal George in our farmer here you can shoot through
sunset with the city its hills the river and the Tagus bridge all beautifully laid out before you
you need to pay around 12 euros to access the castle but it's money well spent with several
places to catch a sweeping vistas over the city the second location is atop the famous Oliver
Dawson adjustor unlike the 11th or Gloria is really is an elevator it lifts people from
the ground at Centro all the way to the lofty heights of barrio alto more importantly though
on top of the elevator is a viewing platform unlike the Costello saw George which looks
West the santhu just the viewpoint looks east over the city towards the alfama district it's
a great location for the evening golden hour as the last rays of the Sun bring out the beauty of
the pastel colored houses from the hills of our farmer heading into the blue hour the streets of
the city and the castle light up creating a quite magical scene although you can use a tripod at the
Santa justa viewpoint be prepared for it to be kicked it can get very busy up there especially
on a beautiful evening the price of three euros however is well worth it Lisbon is an old and
endlessly beautiful city steeped in Hills and history and with beautiful clear light it is a
photographer's playground a place that will fuel your creativity with its endless possibilities
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