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Arco da Rua Augusta

Historical landmark · Rossio ·

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

historical landmark
panoramic views
praça do comércio
tagus river
commemorates earthquake reconstruction
beautiful architecture
lisbon card
marquis of pombal
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Stone memorial arch commemorating city's reconstruction after earthquake

historical landmark
panoramic views
praça do comércio
tagus river
commemorates earthquake reconstruction
beautiful architecture
lisbon card
marquis of pombal
Google Rating
4.7 (26.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.6
Featured in Afar
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R. Augusta 2, 1100-053 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Arco da Rua Augusta by Photo by Rita Alves
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