Rua Augusta Arch (Lisbon)
| observatory, tourist attraction, triumphal arch
Portugal /
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo /
Lisbon /
Rua Augusta Street
World
/ Portugal
/ Lisboa e Vale do Tejo
/ Lisbon
World / Portugal / Lisboa / Lisboa
observatory, tourist attraction, triumphal arch
The arch was originally designed by Santos de Carvalho to celebrate the swift reconstruction of the city after the earthquake of 1755. Construction of the triumphal monument started in 1759 but work was halted soon after. The project was picked up again in 1843 when a new design by architect Veríssimo José da Costa was chosen.
Finally completed in 1873, the monumental arch shows the allegorical figure of Glory crowning Genius and Bravery. Below them are important historical figures and allegorical representations of the rivers Tejo and Douro.
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Finally completed in 1873, the monumental arch shows the allegorical figure of Glory crowning Genius and Bravery. Below them are important historical figures and allegorical representations of the rivers Tejo and Douro.
www.visitlisboa.com/en/c/sightseeing-and-activities/att...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rua_Augusta_Arch
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Coordinates: 38°42'30"N 9°8'12"W
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