This boulevard, built in the 19th century in the style of the
Champs-Elysees in Paris, is the main avenue of the city.
It runs north for a mile (1.6km), from Restauradores Square to Marquês de Pombal Square, and is more
than 300 feet (90m) wide. Today, it still has a certain elegance, with fountains and café tables shaded by trees, as well as a cobblestone pavement decorated with abstract patterns.
A few of the original mansions have been preserved, and many are outstanding from an architectural standpoint. In the
avenue is also the Monument to the Heroes of the Great War, a tribute to the 50,000 Portuguese soldiers who fought in World War I.
This is also the site of the city's grander hotels and designer shops, including names like Louis Vuitton, Prada, D&G, Tods, Burberry, among others.
Get to Avenida da Liberdade using Lisbon's metro or buses for free with the Lisboa Card.
Where: Baixa (Downtown)
How: Metro - Avenida
Comercio
Square - Monumental riverside square.
Municipal
Square - Home of the City Hall palace.
Rua
Augusta - The city's main shopping street.
Conceição
Velha Church - Church that survived the Great Earthquake.
Santa
Justa Elevator - An Eiffel Tower-like landmark with views over the city.
Rossio
Square - Lisbon's elegant main square.
Figueira
Square - Busy square and transporation hub.
São
Domingos Church - A church marked by tragedy.
Rua das
Portas de Santo Antão - Pedestrian street lined with seafood restaurants.
Rossio
Station - A monumental train station.
Restauradores
Square - Large busy square.
Marquês de
Pombal Square - A roundabout dedicated to one of the city's historical figures.
Edward
VII Park - The city's largest park.
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