Bairro Alto is one of the oldest districts of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, located in the very center of the city. In the district there is the fashionable Square of Peter IV, Carmelite Monastery and several excellent viewpoints, from which there are stunning views of the Old Town and the Tagus River. One of the biggest tourist attractions of Bairro Alto is the historic Elevador da Bica funicular railway, which you can take to travel up the steep, narrow streets of the heart of Lisbon. However, it is the most convenient to visit the district on foot, only in this way can you explore all its nooks and crannies without rushing.
