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Arco da Rua Augusta

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Arco da Rua Augusta

Historical landmark · Rossio ·
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"Lisbon's Triumphant Arch Blame it on all those years admiring the Arc de Triumph in Paris as I made my way on my daily commute; but I love a beautiful and strong visual monument at the beginning or end of a grand avenue. This example of one in Lisbon is especially sweet. Originally designed to house a bell tower, the Rua Augusta Arch is a historical building on Commerce Square, that was built to commemorate the city's rebirth after the 1755 earthquake. How appropriate that a French sculptor is responsible for the stone representations of Glory, Valor and Genius at the top."

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Stone memorial arch commemorating city's reconstruction after earthquake

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R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

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