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Also known as Terreiro do Paço, it was destroyed after the earthquake. The square was completely remodeled as part
of the rebuilding of the Pombaline Downtown, ordered by the first Marquis of Pombal. It is considered the “door” to Lisbon, since near the square is the Cais de Sodré ferry terminal.

Built during the Renaissance period, in 1523, by D. Brás de Albuquerque, Viceroy of India.
In 1992, Portugal was the European capital of culture, so the building was intervened and restored.
Currently it is the Saramago Foundation, a Portuguese writer and recipient of the 1998 Noble Prize in Literature.

Traces of an old boat were discovered, it would have been preserved thanks to the mud.
Roman ruins were found when a hotel was built in there

This monument was built upon a Mosque in the 12th century under the order of D. Afonso Henriques, after the conquest of the Moors in 1147. It seems "new" thanks to its restoration during Estado Novo. It suffered several interventions and, therefore, there is a coexistence of styles: Gothic and
Romanesque arches, a Baroque altar, a fortified wall that resembles a castle...

The tiles portray Terreiro do Paço in the 18th century, before the earthquake in 1755- commercial trade and the daily life of the Portuguese people.

Here we can see the Cerca Moura that was severely affected by the 1755 earthquake.

The first fortress from the castle dates back to the Roman Empire, but it has been rebuilt many times throughout history by different people and has had diferent names. The last reconstruction was made between 1938 and 1940. Situated up a hill, it allows a view from all center and western part of Lisbon. It has a defensive position, not only because it is located on a hill but also because it is surrounded by water – Rio Tejo (Tagus River).
The river also facilitated consumption and trade.

Typical Lisbon neighborhood with a high population density, specially of Muslim origin. The name “Alfama” means “hot spring” in Arabic, hence it is related to the abundance of water that exists in the place. Several ethnicities and religions coexisted here (Muslim, Jewish,Christian). After the earthquake, Alfama was badly destroyed and its reconstruction was carried out by the population, resulting in chaotic buildings and a strong irregularity.

D. Afonso Henriques moved the moors from Alfama to the dark part of the city. That is the reason why this neighborhood is called “mouraria”.
This is the place with more refugees and immigrants in Lisbon.

Even before the earthquake, this place was very lively where there was a lot of commerce. There were two very important buildings: the “Hospital de Todos os Santos” and the “Palácio da Inquisição”. This square has always been very busy, being a popular and commercial area.

Chiado is an important cultural and commercial district, known for
its luxury shopping, historical landmarks, and its numerous theatres
and museums. In 1988, the Chiado area was severely affected by a fire.

Following an extensive rehabilitation project, the Chiado has been
recovered and became one of the most valuable real estate markets in Portugal.