Rua da Conceição: Arch of Rua Augusta

The Arch of Rua Augusta is a stone memorial arch, which is a historical building and visitor attraction in Lisbon located on the Praça do Comércio.

It was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the earthquake of 1755. It has six columns some 11 m high and is adorned with statues of various historical figures.

Significant height from the arch crown to the cornice imparts an appearance of heaviness to the structure. The associated space is filled with the coat of arms of Portugal. The allegorical group at the top, made by French sculptor Célestin Anatole Calmels, represents Glory rewarding Valor and Genius.

Please, hop off at Rua de Conceição, to visit the arch of Rua Augusta.