Rua Augusta – View from the Rua Augusta Arch loop from Parque

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Portugal

Lisbon

São Sebastião Da Pedreira

Rua Augusta – View from the Rua Augusta Arch loop from Parque

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298

hikers

Rua Augusta – View from the Rua Augusta Arch loop from Parque

02:00

7.25km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.56 km

Liberty Avenue

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After the 1755 Earthquake, the Marquis of Pombal created a public promenade in the area occupied by the lower part of Avenida da Liberdade and Praça dos Restauradores. Despite the name, it was surrounded by walls and gates through which only members of high society could pass.

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2.35 km

Rua Augusta

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The history of the Arco da Rua Augusta begins in 1755, with the devastating earthquake that destroyed a large part of Lisbon's buildings. It was then that it was decided to raise this arch as a symbol of the reconstruction of the city, which was beginning a new architectural stage at the hands of the Marquis of Pombal.

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2.89 km

View from the Rua Augusta Arch

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The Arch of Rua Augusta is the unmistakable entrance to the Plaza del Comercio from the street that bears the same name - the main artery of the Baixa - and had been closed for some time due to remodeling works in which the Lisbon Tourism Association was he has spent almost a million Euros.

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3.12 km

'LISBOA' sign

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Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square, better known as Terreiro do Paço) was the site of Lisbon's Royal Palace for over 200 years. It is one of Lisbon's most important squares and, with a magnificent view of the Tagus estuary, is the city's nerve center.

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3.14 km

View of the Rua Augusta Arch from the Pier

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3.57 km

Ribeira das Naus Promenade

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The Avenida da Ribeira das Naus connects the Praça do Comércio at the southern end of the center (Baixa) with the Cais do Sodré, a junction for trains, boats, subways and trams. Not far from there is the modernized market hall Mercado da Ribeira with many restaurants.

The Avenida itself was renovated just a few years ago and a beautiful promenade was created.

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3.78 km

Ribeira das Naus Waterfront Promenade

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End the day - if you are traveling by bike, you can also look for a bar or restaurant behind the ferry terminal.

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4.33 km

Palácio Quintela

Castle

5.07 km

Rossio Fountain (Praça Dom Pedro IV)

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Pedro IV Square, better known by its old name of Rossio, is a square located in Baixa, the nerve center of Lisbon for several centuries. Trials, shows, festivals, military parades and autos-da-fe took place there during the Inquisition. In Roman times there was a circus.
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7.25 km

End point

Train Station

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