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Lisbon

Walking

Tour

SOCIAL PROGRAM LISBON 2017

The Map
 Rossio

(Praa D. Pedro IV)

T
he official name of the square is Dom Pedro IV, but
everyone knows it as Rossio. It marks the very center
of the city and the beginning of Baixa Pombalina, a li-
vely space known for its wave-patterned mosaic pavements
which have been reproduced in many other parts of the
world. In the center are two baroque
fountains and a monumental pedestal
holding a statue of King Pedro IV.
 Castelo

De So Jorge

O
ver a millennium-old and still one of Lisbon's most
splendid sights: Spectacularly sited on the city's tal-
lest hill, St. George's Castle offers a superb view
over Lisbon. The first fortification was, presumably, erected in
48 BC, when Lisbon was classified as a Roman municipality. It
was later occupied by the Visigoths before it became a Moorish
royal residence. Portugal's first king captured it in 1147 and it
was named after England's patron saint following the Anglo-
Portuguese alliance.
 Miradouros

Santa Luzia
At this sightseeing, you see Alfama and Rio Tejo. From left to
right, you can look for the dome of Saint Engracia church, then
Saint Estevo Church and finally the 2 white towers of Saint Mi-
chaels Church. In the south wall you can see 2 tile panels. One
of Praa do Comrcio before the earthquake and another one
with the christians attacking the Saint Jorges castle.

Portas do Sol

Just a few steps away from Miradouro de Santa Luzia, a balcony

opens onto the river offering truly spectacular views over Alfama,
with its red, characteristic roofs, the church and monastery of
Sao Vicente, National Pantheon, the Tagus river and the Lisbon
harbour. The view from this miradouro is considered to be one of
the most memorable in the city. A "must see" in Lisbon.
 S

De

Lisboa

T
he solid and imposing S Cathedral is Lisbons most
important and iconic religious building. Lisbon's ancient
cathedral was built by Portugal's first king. The most
striking features are the rose window and twin crenellated to-
wers. This rose window was painstakingly reconstructed during
the 20th century from fragments of the original window that was
destroyed by the powerful earthquake of 1755. The earthquake
also caused the roof to collapse on hundreds of worshipers who
were packed into the cathedral to celebrate the feast of All
Saints.
 Arco

Da Rua

Augusta

R
ua Augusta is named after the Augusta (admirable,
respectable) figure of D.Jos I, the king ruling when
Marqus de Pombal intervened to rebuild the city.
One of the citys best attractions lying beneath the streets of
downtown shopping area is the secreted Galerias Romanas or
Underground Roman Galleries. Access to this interesting site is
practically via a hole in the ground, just in the middle of the stre-
et with trams and cars passing by. They are particularly difficult
to see, however, because they open
for public viewing just once a year,
normally in September.
 Praa

Do
Comrcio

T
his is Lisbons biggest square. It faces the river and
was originally used to welcome those arriving in the
city by boat and those departing to explore the world.
After the earthquake it was completely remodelled with a
triumphal arch ordered by Marquis of Pombal.

The arcaded buildings that surround it hold government offices

while in the center there is a monument to King Jos I.
 Ribeira

Das

Naus

T
he Ribeira das Naus riverfront is a site with mythologi-
cal origins forming both national and local identity. It
was partially produced by the collective imagination
and culture. The myth is linked to a naval plant that operated on
this site which produced various types of boats over hundreds of
years. Production of these vessels was considered a key factor
in the discovery of universal shipping routes and the driver for a
first globalization phenomenon instigated by Portugal.

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