Avenida da Liberdade

Coordinates: 38°43′13″N 9°08′45″W / 38.72028°N 9.14583°W / 38.72028; -9.14583
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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 Monument to World War I, in front of the Spanish embassy (right) and a luxury apartment building (left).
musical composers
, from Portugal and abroad.

The Avenida da Liberdade, as well as the Restauradores Square, have their origins in the

Douro
rivers still exist in the boulevard of the Avenue date from this time.

The Avenue was built between 1879 and 1886, modeled after the

Eduardo VII Park
. However, these plans were abandoned in the 1960s.

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

Prada's boutique on Avenida.
The Cartier flagship store on the Avenida.

Avenida da Liberdade's central location and proximity to the prestigious locations and institutions, like the

Eduardo VII Park, the Lisbon Baixa
, and numerous others, the avenue has long been considered the heart of Lisbon and its most prestigious address. It has become an international luxury destination for its shopping, hotels, and fine dining.

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:

Fontecruz Hotels
, among numerous others.

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:

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38°43′13″N 9°08′45″W / 38.72028°N 9.14583°W / 38.72028; -9.14583