Avenida da Liberdade
Tagus River. | |
Length | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
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Width | 90 m (300 ft) |
Construction | |
Completion | 1886 |
Demolition/Conversion of the Passeio Público | 1879 |
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Avenida da Liberdade (Portuguese for "Avenue of Liberty") is a boulevard in central Lisbon, Portugal, is considered among the most expensive streets to rent or buy property in Portugal. Originating in the Passeio Público, an 18th-century park built for the Portuguese nobility, the avenue was built in 1879, when the former park was turned into a major boulevard, marking the northward expansion of the city during the 19th century. The Avenida is also home to numerous embassies and diplomatic missions.[citation needed]
The Avenida links Marquis of Pombal Square in the north to Restauradores Square, the entrance to the Lisbon Baixa. It is commonly referred to by the inhabitants of Lisbon simply as the "Avenida" (the Avenue).
History
The Avenida da Liberdade, as well as the Restauradores Square, have their origins in the
The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1886, modeled after the
Many of the original buildings of the Avenue have been demolished in the last decades and replaced by modern office and hotel buildings. Nowadays, it is decorated with many monuments and statues that pay homage to important personalities like Almeida Garrett, Alexandre Herculano and others. The large monument to the fallen in World War I, inaugurated in 1931, is the work of Rebelo de Andrade and Maximiano Alves.
Luxury destination
Avenida da Liberdade's central location and proximity to the prestigious locations and institutions, like the
The avenue is home to one of the largest concentrations of international luxury brands in Europe, including brands like
The Avenida is home to numerous luxury hotels, including those from the following groups:
Transportation
The Avenida is a major artery road in central Lisbon, connecting the Avenidas Novas to the Lisbon Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, and more.
There are three Lisbon Metro stations along the avenue:
- Restauradores at the southeast end, under Restauradores Square, served by the blue line.
- Avenidaat about the midpoint of the avenue, served by the blue line.
- Marquês de Pombal Square, served by the blue and yellow lines.
Gallery
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Hotel Heritage
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Monument to António Feliciano de Castilho
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Luxury hotel
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Monument to World War I
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Monument to Alexandre Herculano