The monumental heart of the city
The imposing Avenida dos Aliados is the heart of the city, a sloping boulevard lined with grand buildings and a central promenade.
Most of the buildings are major branches of the main banks or hotels.
At the top of the avenue stands the Town Hall, a
palatial building with a tall bell tower (70m high). Made of granite and marble, its design was influenced by municipal
architecture of Flanders and France.
In front of the building is a modernist statue of Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett.
At the other end of the avenue is Praça da Liberdade, a square
adorned with a statue of King Pedro IV on a horse.
There are several cafes down the avenue. Sit at one of the tables on the pavement outside to watch the world go by.
Location: City center
Getting there: Metro - Aliados or Trindade stations.
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Sao Bento Station
Rua de Santa Catarina
The Cathedral
Trindade Church
Capela das Almas
