Lisbon's City Hall
West of
Comercio Square, following Rua do Arsenal, is Praça do
Municipio (Municipal Square), a small peaceful square where the City
Hall, Appeals Court and Navy Arsenal stand.
The City Hall building is a
neoclassical palace with an elegant exterior featuring sculptures on the
triangular tympanum supported by four paired columns. The interior, which
can only be visited on free guided tours on Sunday mornings, is rich in
works of art, including a painting showing Marquês de Pombal during the
times of the reconstruction of Lisbon.
Outside the building is an
interesting pillory with a spiral column built of a single block in the 18th
century, and crowned with a gilt metal sphere.
Comercio
Square - Monumental riverside square.
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.
