Cross the Tagus River from Lisbon for a soaring elevator ride with sublime vistas. Ascending the cliffs of Almada, the Elevador Panorâmico da Boca do Vento offers a bird’s-eye view of the treasures below. Look out onto a 17th-century wooden frigate, Portugal's last sailing warship. It's on display next to a corroded submarine. What else is down below? Massive rocks that once tumbled from the cliffs are formed in circular patterns, around which exotic plants have been cultivated. But if you want ambient tunes on the lift, you'll need to bring your own elevator music!
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