Rua Augusta Arch

The Triumphal Arch of Rua Augusta has always impressed those who strolled on the busiest pedestrian street in Lisbon.

But nowadays, you can already visit the top of this unique monument and have a truly unique and impressive view of Baixa de Lisboa and the Tagus river.

It symbolizes the strength of Lisbon reborn after the fury of the land, fire and sea that consumed it in the 1755 earthquake.

And he affirms, in Latin, “The Virtues of the Largest”: the strength, resilience and achievements of the Portuguese people.

At the top, you can see the magnificent sculptures of Célestin Anatole Calmels, where Gloria crowns Genius and Valor. The remaining statues, by Victor Bastos, represent figures in our history. On the left we find the Marquês de Pombal, the following are Vasco da Gama, Viriato and, on the right, Nuno Álvares Pereira.

It is impossible not to be inspired by such values, in a 360º view from where you can see the best that Lisbon has to offer.

Get to know the history of this triumphal arch in the exhibition at Sala do Relógio and feel yourself a conqueror of Lisbon.

Tickets & Offers

LISBOA CARD Free Adult
LISBOA CARD Free Child

Contact

Lisboa Tourism Visitors & Convention Bureau