Lisbon Unleashed: History & Heights

A historic city gate, known as Arco Escuro, is a remnant of the Moorish origin city walls that once surrounded Lisbon. Formerly the Porta do Mar, it offers a glimpse into the medieval past, where boundaries were defined by city walls.

A historic Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Anthony of Lisbon, built on the site where the saint was born in 1195, and classified as a National Monument. The church has undergone several rebuildings, with its current Baroque-Rococo design dating back to the 18th century.

A museum of design and fashion, MUDE showcases over 2,000 works from international designers and brands, including iconic pieces by Ettore Sottsass, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, in its expanded exhibitions spaces.

A neoclassical-style building housing the Lisbon City Council, featuring a monumental façade with a pediment, central balcony, and four oculi, as well as a notable central staircase and paintings by several artists.

A bronze equestrian statue of King Joseph I, considered the first of its kind in Portugal.

A palace in Lisbon, Portugal, built from 1498 to 1510 during the Manueline era, featuring Manueline architectural style, known for its Portuguese Renaissance design, ship-inspired ornaments, and intricate stone carvings.

A cultural heritage site, Praça do Comércio is a large, harbour-facing square in Lisbon, Portugal, with a rich history dating back to the 16th century.

A stone memorial arch built to commemorate Lisbon's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake, adorned with statues of historical figures, featuring allegorical groups and coat of arms of Portugal.

A major interchange station in Lisbon, Baixa-Chiado connects the Blue and Green Lines of the Lisbon Metro. Designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, the station opened in 1998 and serves as a hub for commuters.

The Grandes Armazéns do Chiado is a former department store that opened in 1894, offering a range of commercial activities, and has been restored after a fire in 1988, now hosting around 50 stores and restaurants.

A monumental elevator in Lisbon, connecting the lower streets of Baixa to the higher Largo do Carmo, offering panoramic views of the city.

A former prison turned museum, Cadeia do Aljube housed political prisoners, common criminals, and ecclesiastical convicts between 1820 and 1965. It now serves as a museum, showcasing the history of the Portuguese Resistance and Liberty.

A Roman Catholic cathedral, the oldest church in Lisbon, built in 1147, with a mix of architectural styles from Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque periods, classified as a National Monument since 1910.

A 16th-century Portuguese cultural heritage site, Casa dos Bicos is a Manueline-style building featuring diamond-shaped protrusions, irregular fenestrations, and a tiled roof.