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Rua Augusta Arch
CultureVisit: ~30 min
A triumphal arch that closes Rua Augusta on the Praça do Comércio side, built to commemorate the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake and completed in 1873. It is crowned by a sculptural group and has a viewing platform at the top with views of the square, the Baixa and the Tagus.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Rua Augusta Arch: 2 missions
- Climb to the arch viewpointGo up to the top of the arch and look out over the Praça do Comércio. Find the Tagus on one side and the Rua Augusta on the other.
- Cross the arch and walk the Rua AugustaPass under the arch from the square and walk along the Rua Augusta into the heart of the Baixa. Look back to see the arch framing the street.
Near Rua Augusta Arch
Praça do Comércio106 m awayRibeira Palace174 m awayLisbon Cathedral (Sé)357 m awayCasa dos Bicos364 m awaySanta Justa Lift444 m awayRoman Theatre of Lisbon445 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Rua Augusta Arch?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Rua Augusta Arch?
Climb to the arch viewpoint and Cross the arch and walk the Rua Augusta.
What is there to see near Rua Augusta Arch?
Praça do Comércio (106 m), Ribeira Palace (174 m) and Lisbon Cathedral (Sé) (357 m).
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