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This is what Lisbon
looks like on social media –
colourful, nostalgic, romantic.
But what is it really like?
Do the photos match reality?
We did the check.
Lisbon was founded by the Phoenicians.
Later came the Greeks,
the Romans and the Moors.
They all left their mark.
Its location on the Atlantic Ocean
and at the mouth of the Tagus River
has made Lisbon an
important center of trade.
Today, the capital of Portugal is
a prime European travel destination.
Our first check: the Elevador da Bica.
The yellow funicular is a
favorite on social media.
It's been in operation since 1892
and it still looks exactly as it did back then.
The train was declared a
National Monument of Portugal
about 20 years ago.
For around 4 euros you can
ride up and back down once.
One way takes just under 5 minutes.
The last stop at the top of the hill
is the selfie spot for tourists.
Photographer Virginia Borges
often does photo shoots here.
What is special about the Elevador da Bica
is the combination between the funicular,
the river in the background,
the colorful buildings.
That's why I think people like
to come here to take pictures.
Because it's a characteristic picture of Lisbon.
The Elevador da Bica really
does make for a beautiful backdrop.
Although the location here
doesn't have much more to offer.
But Virginia Borges does have a tip for you.
If you want more local options,
the tram 28 would be
an equivalent option for locals.
Because you
can see more more of the city.
The tram 28 travels
around the most important
or famous tourist attractions of Lisbon.
For example, to the Rua Augusta Arch,
or Arco de Rua Augusta.
The arch is are popular
subject on social media platforms
and the subject of our next check.
The Arco was built after
the great earthquake of 1755
and symbolises the reconstruction of the city.
This symbol of Lisbon
connects the Praça do Comércio –
one of the largest squares in Portugal –
with the Rua Augusta promenade.
The photographs in this place are
more special, because this is a more
open space compared to other
tourist attractions in Lisbon.
And also the contrast
between the yellow building
and the blue sky gives you
a nice combination of colours.
The historic yellow
buildings around the Arco are home
to administrative offices,
cafés, restaurants and stores.
Our tip: visit the viewing platform on the Arco.
After going up the narrow steps
and paying a reasonable
4.50 euros entrance fee,
the view will not disappoint you.
However, we were less
impressed by the Rua Augusta.
It's the kind of shopping street
you'll find in every major European city.
Our third stop is the
Miradouro das Portas do Sol,
the "gateway to the sun".
The lookout point is a
popular meeting place
for both locals and tourists.
This is one of the famous
spots for photos in Lisbon,
because here you have everything.
You have the historical monuments,
the river, the roofs of the houses,
there's beautiful light.
So I think that's why people
love to come here to take pictures,
because from here you
can see all the perspectives,
all layers of Lisbon.
The "Quiosque das Portas do Sol" café
offers a great place to enjoy a drink
at affordable prices.
The view is amazing,
the place is really colorful.
So I think that you need to come here.
Our take away?
The nostalgic train,
the majestic arch
and the viewpoint overlooking the city
offers scenes and colors that
will brighten up your social media feed.
And it's all just as stunning
in real life as in the photos.
I took plenty photos.
Yes, I'm going to post that as
well on Facebook, on Instagram,
on WhatsApp, so my friends will know.
And they know that,
and they get jealous.
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