To get into the day-time central area, you have to go to Baixa-Chiado, Bairro Alto. This is where you can’t miss the Praça do Comércio. In Pombal’s project, it was the focal point of the city, surrounded by classical buildings and hosting in its centre a statue of Dom José, sovereign at the earthquake time. A Triumph Arc divides the square from Rua Augusta, a commercial and pedestrian avenue, where street artists perform their works, that will extend till Pra...
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