The Arch in Rua Augusta - Anniversary 2026

The Arch in Rua Augusta

SPECIAL EVENT_ 09-08-2026

🏛️ On 9 August, the Arco da Rua Augusta viewpoint marks the 13th anniversary of its opening to the public. To mark the occasion, three guided tours will explore the history, architecture and some interesting facts about this national monument.

🎁 On this day, the guided tour is included with the purchase of a viewpoint ticket.

 ▪ 2 guided tours in Portuguese | 10:30 am | 3:30 pm

▪ 1 guided tour in English | 5:00 pm

▪ Approx. 45-minute tour

▪ Ticket: € 5

▪ Minimum of 8 and maximum of 20 participants per tour

▪ Registration required

📩 Information & Reservations: info@lisboastorycentre.pt

About the Arch:

Ready to see a 360º view of the city? 

The emblematic square of Terreiro do Paço, the Pombaline downtown area, the Cathedral, the Castle of St. Jorge and the River Tejo are some of the iconic landmarks that you can see from the top of the building.

On the upper part of the arch, you can see the sculptures by Célestin Anatole Calmels – Glory crowning Genius and Valour. Lower down are sculptures by Vítor Bastos, representing the historical figures of Viriatus, Vasco da Gama, the Marquis of Pombal and Nuno Álvares Pereira.

Inside, in the Clock Room, you can find out about the history of this triumphal arch, from the time when construction first started, after the 1755 earthquake, to its completion in 1875.