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Arch of Rua Augusta

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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 reconstruction with statues

reconstruction after earthquake

panoramic city views

historical landmark

praça do comércio

tagus river

vibrant atmosphere

visiting at night

architectural details

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Stone memorial arch commemorating city reconstruction with statues

reconstruction after earthquake

panoramic city views

historical landmark

praça do comércio

tagus river

vibrant atmosphere

visiting at night

architectural details

Featured in Afar

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

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Arch of Rua Augusta by Photo by Rita Alves

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