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MSFS Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery

Lisbon’s skyline and waterfront come alive with high-fidelity photogrammetry, delivering accurate 3D buildings, terrain, and landmark detail for immersive city overflights and VFR navigation in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It requires Lisboa Megapack v2.0 and includes tuned colliders and corrected tile placement to improve smoothness and stability.

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Portugal

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A densely built cityscape with red-tiled rooftops stretches toward a waterfront where two large cruise ships are docked.

A small black aircraft with red wingtips flies over a dense historic city center with red-tiled roofs and a large cathedral.

Aerial view shows a densely built coastal city with a large river, multiple bridges, scattered clouds, and an airport visible near the center.

A large waterfront square with a central statue is surrounded by historic buildings with red roofs and dense city blocks behind.

Aerial view shows a densely built city with a large rectangular park, tree-lined avenues, and a wide river or bay in the background.

A small black seaplane flies above a coastal city with dense red-roofed buildings, a large square, and two cruise ships docked at the waterfront.

A densely built coastal city with red-roofed buildings stretches toward a blue shoreline under scattered clouds and a clear sky.

Aerial view shows a densely packed city with red-tiled rooftops, a large domed building, and a waterfront industrial area at sunset.

A large illuminated stadium sits near the center of a sprawling cityscape at dusk, with roads and buildings stretching toward a distant waterfront.

A coastal cityscape features modern high-rise buildings, a large waterfront area, and a long bridge stretching across a wide body of water.

A large illuminated stadium with a red roof sits among city buildings and winding roads at dusk, with water visible in the distance.

A small aircraft cockpit shows a navigation display and yoke while flying above a dense city with red rooftops near a coastline.

A sprawling city with red-roofed buildings stretches toward a large suspension bridge crossing a wide river under partly cloudy skies.

A large river reflects golden evening light beside a cityscape, with a historic waterfront tower and a distant red suspension bridge.

A coastal cityscape at sunset shows two large cruise ships docked near dense red-roofed buildings and a prominent domed structure.

A large red suspension bridge spans a wide river at sunset, with a densely built city and scattered ships in the distance.

A coastal city with dense urban buildings is shown at sunset, featuring a long bridge crossing the water and several ships in the bay.

A coastal cityscape at night features a brightly lit waterfront tower and illuminated buildings under a cloudy, starry sky with distant sunset colors.

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Expert Overview

Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery brings a beautifully detailed recreation of Portugal’s capital right into Microsoft Flight Simulator. By leveraging next-generation photogrammetry and seamless integration with the Lisboa Megapack v2.0, it accurately reflects the unique architecture and coastal charm of Lisbon’s historic districts. From soaring over the cityscape to skirting along the River Tagus, every flight feels like an authentic tour of this bustling metropolis.

Having tested it extensively, I’ve been impressed by its optimized performance and precise three-dimensional modeling, which capture everything from famous landmarks to the subtle contours of city streets. The added authenticity enriches both VFR exploration and IFR approaches, especially around Humberto Delgado Airport or Cascais Aerodrome. Overall, this scenery is a fantastic way to experience Lisbon’s timeless allure while enjoying a smooth flight simulation experience.

Embark on a visually stunning exploration with the Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery, a meticulously crafted add-on for the avid flight simulator enthusiast. Offering an intricate recreation of Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital, this add-on brings a layer of realism and authenticity to your virtual flights over this historic city.

Overview of the Add-On

Developed with high-fidelity photogrammetry, this add-on encapsulates Lisbon's unique architecture and geographical setting. It's important to note that this scenery requires the Lisboa Megapack v2.0 as a foundation. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies, the scenery injects life into the MSFS experience, offering pilots an opportunity to navigate Lisbon's skies with unprecedented realism.

Key Features

Detailed Photogrammetry: This add-on utilizes photogrammetry (the science of making measurements from photographs) to provide highly detailed and accurate 3D representations of Lisbon's buildings and landscapes.
Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate flawlessly with the Lisboa Megapack v2.0, ensuring a coherent and immersive experience.
Optimized Performance: Includes specific colliders to reduce CPU load and fixes for tile positioning to enhance the overall performance and stability.

Exploring Lisbon in MSFS

The Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery captures the essence of one of Europe's most storied capitals. From the picturesque River Tagus to the historic architecture dotting the city, every flight offers a journey through time and culture. Its geographical coordinates, 38° 43? 30.96? N, 9° 9? 0.07? W, lead you straight to the heart of the city.

Recommended Airports for Departure and Arrival

To fully experience the scenery, consider starting or ending your flight at these nearby airports:

Humberto Delgado Airport (LPPT): The primary international gateway to Lisbon and Portugal's busiest airport, offering a perfect starting point for your exploration.
Cascais Aerodrome (LPCS): Ideal for general aviation enthusiasts, this airport presents a quieter, yet equally scenic, takeoff or landing experience.

Installation and Credits

Installation follows a straightforward process, requiring the prior installation of the Lisboa Megapack v2.0. Once extracted and installed the scenery megapack, copy the xxxxx folder into your MSFS Community folder. Credits for this scenery go to Google for 3D representations and the creators of the Google Earth Decoder tool and the colors light pack, alongside the permissions granted by Camiba for the Lisboa megapack.

Version History

v1.0: Initial release.
v1.1: Performance optimizations and visual enhancements.

In summary, the MSFS Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery brings an immersive and detailed experience to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its precise representation of Lisbon, coupled with performance optimizations, makes it an essential addition for flight simulation enthusiasts seeking to explore Portugal's captivating capital.

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Filename

msfs-lisbon-pt-photo.zip

File size

3.86 GB

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Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 4h 36m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

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How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

Enjoyed this mod? Thalixte released it as freeware. Consider donating to support future projects.

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MSFS Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery

Images & Screenshots

Expert Overview

Overview of the Add-On

Key Features

Exploring Lisbon in MSFS

Recommended Airports for Departure and Arrival

Installation and Credits

Version History

Ready to download Lisbon Photogrammetry Scenery?

File information

How to install this mod

Extract the downloaded archive

Locate your MSFS Community folder

Copy the scenery package into Community

Restart MSFS

Always read the included readme

Thalixte

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