Rua Augusta Arch
Monument · Baixa, Lisbon

Rua Augusta Arch

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The arch commemorates Lisbon's rebuilding after the 1755 earthquake. It features statues of historical figures above the central passageway. An internal elevator leads to a rooftop terrace with views over Praça do Comércio and the Tagus.

On day 3 of Lisbon: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free from street level. Fee for elevator to the top.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Morning for fewer crowds
Getting there
Walk from Baixa-Chiado metro station along Rua Augusta

Itineraries with Rua Augusta Arch

Day 3 of Lisbon: Weekend Escape

Baixa and Chiado

How Rua Augusta Arch fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Praça do ComércioBaixa
  2. 11:00Rua Augusta ArchBaixa
  3. 12:00Santa Justa LiftBaixa
  4. 14:00Carmo ConventChiado
  5. 16:00ChiadoChiado
  6. 18:00Miradouro de São Pedro de AlcântaraBairro Alto
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Rua Augusta Arch questions

Can you go inside the Rua Augusta Arch?

Yes. An elevator takes visitors to a viewing platform at the top.

How much does it cost to visit the Rua Augusta Arch?

Entry from the street is free. There is a charge for the rooftop viewpoint.

What is the best time to visit the Rua Augusta Arch?

Early morning or late afternoon avoids peak crowds.

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