The elegant and historic Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da Liberdade was built in the style of the Champs Elysées between 1879 and 1882 and opened, at the time, a new era in the urbanization and expansion of the city to the north and very quickly became the preferred abode of high society. This aura of exclusivity accompanies it to this day and its historic and imposing buildings (such as number 206 where Prada is located) are home to 5-star hotels, luxury stores and leading companies.
But the luxurious artery that connects the Marquês de Pombal to Restauradores, Lisbon’s central axis with wide sidewalks decorated with Portuguese pavement, would not have the same charm without its gardens, centenary trees, statues, kiosks and esplanades that run along the Avenue and attract residents. for the numerous buildings that are being rehabilitated and converted into housing for the high-end segment.
In the most prestigious and elegant avenue of the capital we find the main fashion brands of national and international renown, numerous restaurants and bars with environments ranging from the most refined to the most relaxed, and also many spaces to visit or attend concerts and other cultural events, such as Cinema São Jorge, Teatro Tivoli, the renovated Capitólio in Parque Mayer or Coliseu dos Recreios, on Rua Portas de Santo Antão.
Served by three metro stations – Restauradores, Avenida and Marquês de Pombal – and several buses that ensure a quick and easy connection to all parts of the city, Avenida is a daily transit point for thousands of people who work here and stage for several sporting events, processions and festivities, with emphasis on the Lisbon Popular Marches in the celebrations of Santo António.
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Avenida da Liberdade and Restauradores have their origins in 1764 on the boulevard called Passeio Público, born from the reconstruction of the Pombaline city and characterized by a leafy garden bordered by walls and gates through which only members of high society strolled. In 1821, King João VI ordered the walls to be torn down so that everyone could walk along the Passeio.
