A pending candidate to become a World Heritage Site,
Lisbon's downtown (the "Baixa Pombalina", or simply
"Baixa") is a perfect example of anti-earthquake
construction, having been rebuilt following the 1755
earthquake by the famous Marquês de Pombal (hence its
name). Its offer is vast: restaurants and cafes in
Rossio and Restauradores, outlets and shops in the
Áurea, Augusta, Prata and other famous streets, the
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imponent Praça do Comércio and its Arch, the luxury
shops along the Avenida da Liberdade, this is the
beating heart of the city center. The Baixa also
grants easy access to trains leading to Sintra, the
trams that go around the Castle hill, old
neighborhoods or even take you to Belém, and Lisbon's
traditional restaurants and cafes. Considering a visit
to the Fashion and Design Museum (free entrance) and
don't forget to try the famous liquor, "ginjinha"!
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