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Aqueduto das Águas Livres - view point
Sight4.5 · 4 1084.3 · 297≈ 45 minEntry: ~4 €3.3 km from the center
A monumental 18th-century engineering triumph commissioned by King John V to bring fresh drinking water into Lisbon, famously surviving the catastrophic 1755 earthquake. Its most dramatic section crosses the Alcântara valley with 35 imposing pointed stone arches soaring up to 65 metres high. Walking along the historic top promenade rewards visitors with staggering panoramic views across the valley, city neighborhoods, and Monsanto Forest.
Highlights
- Massive stone aqueduct with 35 pointed arches up to 65 metres high
- Historical engineering marvel that survived the 1755 earthquake
- Panoramic views overlooking the Alcântara valley and Lisbon
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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