Perched on the Graça hillside, Miradouro da Senhora do Monte offers one of Lisbon's most dramatic city panoramas, with terracotta rooftops tumbling toward the Tagus and the Alfama district unfolding below. The lookout has long been a beloved public space, where locals pause to catch their breath and visitors linger to drink in the light that makes Lisbon feel both timeless and intimate. Named for Our Lady of the Mountain, the site carries a quiet religious and maritime history, layered with centuries of street-life and viewpoints carved into the city’s fabric. In cinema and television, its cliff-top terrace has become a moody backdrop for atmospheric scenes that pair old-world charm with cinematic scale.

The Palácio Estoril Hotel near Lisbon hosted 007 and Countess Tracy in "On Her Majesty’s Secret Service", while nearby Guincho Beach and Lisbon squares appear in chase scenes.

Lisbon’s Sé Cathedral sits at the heart of the Alfama, a medieval stronghold whose origins date back to the 12th century and the early days of the Portuguese kingdom. Its sturdy Romanesque walls, later Gothic and Baroque additions, and the toll of its bells give the site a timeless, cinematic atmosphere that echoes the city’s layered history. The surrounding lanes, tiled façades, and sunlit stone steps invite a sense of discovery, as if the city itself were a living film set. A visit here blends religious heritage with maritime memory, making the cathedral a anchor point for photographers and storytellers seeking authenticity and atmosphere in Lisbon.