Downtown Lisbon

Historic Center

Santa Maria Maior

Baixa de Lisboa (also known as Baixa Pombalina or Pombaline Lisbon) it is included in the Parish of Santa Maria Maior in its entirety.


The Heart of Lisbon
Baixa de Lisboa is the heart of Lisbon, its most important monuments and attractions: Praça do Comércio, Rossio, Sé (Cathedral) of Lisbon, Chiado, Alfama and São Jorge Castle.

Location

From east to west, it runs between the Lisbon Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle to the Cais do Sodré, Chiado and Bairro Carmo.


And from the River Tagus to the north, from Terreiro do Paço to Rossio and the Praça da Figueira. It was one of the areas that suffered most from the Earthquake of 1755, which razed the city. See Map of Baixa de Lisboa.

Downtown Pombaline

The Baixa Pombalina is a reference to the Marquês de Pombal, who after the destruction of the city by a violent earthquake in 1755, he commanded - in his style, which became known as the Pombaline style - the reconstruction of Lisbon.
Find out more about Baixa Pombalina

Discover Downtown Lisbon

To discover Baixa de Lisboa, you can first of all have an overview when visiting:

• the Parish of Santa Maria Maior


or

• directly explore the main points of interest in this area of the city, namely:

1. The Terreiro do Paço

2. Cais do Sodré

3. Lisbon Cathedral and Castelo de São Jorge

4. Rossio and Praça da Figueira

Rua Augusta

Rua Augusta is one of the most important streets in this area; it connects Praça do Comércio with Rossio, where the Statue of D. Pedro IV (D. Pedro I in Brazil). On the side of the square Upon reaching the old Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comércio), Rua Augusta is crowned by the Arch of Triumph on Rua Augusta.

Neighborhoods in Baixa de Lisboa

In the Freguesia de Santa Maria Maior the neighborhood of Chiado , a Sé, the Terreiro do Paço (Commerce Square) and O São Jorge Castle.

Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré are located in the neighboring Freguesia da Misericórdia, for more precision.

Saint Mary Major

In Santa Maria Maior, the Chiado district, the Cathedral, Terreiro do Paço (Praça do Comércio) and Castelo de São George. In Misericórdia, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré. In São Vicente are located the Santa Apolônia Railway Station and the Pantheon.

Main monuments Lisbon Cathedral (Lisbon Cathedral), Rossio, Santa Justa Elevator, Rua Triumphal Arch Augusta, the Terreiro do Paço and the foundation of the city, such as the Castle of São Jorge.

Shopping in Lisbon

You will also find a very busy trade in the streets of the Historic Center, as well as shops and boutiques. international.

Sports (Sports): golf, surfing and windsurfing

In Lisbon there is structure and sports facilities to practice your favorite sport.

Musical events, exhibitions

In the cultural centres, galleries and exhibition halls of the Historic Center of Lisbon, different programs are cultural, musical, theatrical activities among other options.

Map of the Historic Center

It is in the Historic Center of Lisbon that the main tourist attractions are concentrated absolutely, starting with the beautiful Terreiro do Paço.

Gastronomy

For the satisfaction of visitors, a good part of the best gastronomic options are located in the Historic Center from Lisbon.

Good Hotels, Restaurants and Bars

Traditional hotels, restaurants and bars in the Historic Center make it very easy to visit the main attractions tourist attractions in the city. Think about this when booking your hotel.

Lisbon Night (Fados House)

The best of Lisbon's nightlife is in the Historic Center or close to it, such as Baixa, Cais do Sodré, Chiado and Bairro Alto to name the liveliest.