Rua Augusta Arch
Arco da Rua Augusta
A triumphal arch on the north side of Commerce Square, commemorating the rebuilding after the great earthquake, with a lift to the top for views over the square and Rua Augusta.
The Rua Augusta Arch is a monument to the rebuilding of the lower town after the 1755 earthquake, and was not finally completed until 1875. Its top sculpture shows the Goddess of Glory crowning Genius and Valour, and below are statues of figures including Vasco da Gama and the Marquis of Pombal. Inside the arch, a lift and stairs lead to the top platform; admission is about €3–5. From there you can take in Commerce Square, the Tagus and, to the north, the straight Rua Augusta pedestrian street. Passing through the arch brings you to the busiest pedestrian shopping street in the lower town, which runs all the way to Rossio Square. Getting there: Terreiro do Paço metro station or Baixa-Chiado metro station.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Praça do Comércio
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Santa Justa Lift
- Tram 28
- Carmo Convent
- Bairro Alto & Chiado
- Rossio Square
- São Jorge Castle