Av. da Liberdade (Lisbon)
After the earthquake of 1755, the Marquis of Pombal instructed architect Reinaldo Manuel to lay out a new garden promenade with flora, statues and fountains. The promenade, now occupied by the Restauradores square and the lower part of the Avenida da Liberdade, was known as the Passeio Público (Public Way). Despite its name, the promenade was far from public as only
Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon
Avenida da Liberdade aristocrats were allowed access and a large wall prevented common people from entering. The wall was torn down in 1821, after the fall of the monarchy.
In 1879 the promenade was renamed Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue). At the same time the promenade was redesigned as a prestigious boulevard modeled on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. The ninety meter (295 ft) wide street was completed in 1886.
Today the Avenida da Liberdade is dominated by car traffic but pedestrian zones one either side of the central road provide some respite for pedestrians. Trees provide ample shadow and the zones are embellished with mosaic pavements and small fountains. There are several statues on the avenue, mostly dedicated to Portuguese writers.
Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon
Avenida da Liberdade aristocrats were allowed access and a large wall prevented common people from entering. The wall was torn down in 1821, after the fall of the monarchy.
In 1879 the promenade was renamed Avenida da Liberdade (Liberty Avenue). At the same time the promenade was redesigned as a prestigious boulevard modeled on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. The ninety meter (295 ft) wide street was completed in 1886.
Today the Avenida da Liberdade is dominated by car traffic but pedestrian zones one either side of the central road provide some respite for pedestrians. Trees provide ample shadow and the zones are embellished with mosaic pavements and small fountains. There are several statues on the avenue, mostly dedicated to Portuguese writers.
Av. da Liberdade, related objects
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Coordinates: 38°43'15"N 9°8'48"W
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- Parque Eduardo VII de Inglaterra 1 km
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- Santa Maria Maior 1.5 km
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- Rua da Atalaia Street 1 km
- Rua da Barroca Street 1 km
- Rua Castilho 1.1 km
- Rua Marechal Saldanha Street 1.2 km
- Av Eng Duarte Pacheco, 1.5 km
- Av Duque d'Ávila 1.6 km
- Rua do Arsenal 1.6 km
- A8 - Highway West 26 km
- A2 motorway (Portugal) (A2 (E1) (IP7) 85 km