Viewpoint of Parque Eduardo VII

In 1903, the largest park with an observation spot at the top was built in Lisbon, the Viewpoint of Parque Eduardo VII

Halfway through the Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira¹, wooden benches facing south open up the entrance to the viewpoint where we can also find an access staircase and the Monumento 25 de Abril², sculpted by João Cutileiro, sitting on a small artificial lake.

The giant flag of Portugal dances in the wind, right above our heads, between four monumental pillars.

The sight of this place is an inspiration to any of us. It goes all the way up to the Jardim do Parque Eduardo VII³ to the very end of Praça Marquês de Pombal⁴, with the statesman monument standing at the top, following all the way down through Avenida da Liberdade⁵ and Baixa Pombalina⁶ (Baixa) reaching the waters of Rio Tejo⁷.

Once we are able to understand the natural design of the old Vale Verde⁸, located between the Colina de Sant’Ana⁹ and Colina de São Roque¹⁰, this whole scenery becomes far more interesting as it shapes the viewer’s perspective: tapered, half-moon shape, as the womb of Lisbon’s rebirth after the devastating 1755 Earthquake.

Translation references

1. Boulevard Cardinal Cerejeira
2. Monument April 25^th
3. Eduardo VII Park Garden
4. Square Marques de Pombal
5. Liberty Avenue
6. Downtown
7. Tagus River
8. Green Valley
9. Hill of St. Ana
10. Hill of St. Roque