The Rua Augusta Arch is a stone memorial arch built to commemorate the city's reconstruction following the 1755 earthquake. Emblematic as a gateway to the city, the arch is located on the iconic Praca do Comercio (Commerce Square) at the start of Rua Augusta, Lisbon's main pedestrianised shopping street. The arch is accessible to visitors, with an elevator whisking you to the observation terrace at the height of 30 metres for a 360 degrees panorama of the city, including stunning views of Commerce Square, River Tagus and downtown Baixa district. Nonetheless, it's quite surprising that this underrated attraction does not receive many visitors - not that I'm complaining! Access to the arch is included in the Lisboa Card, and with hardly any queue, it may not be a bad idea to do a quick half an hour stopover at the arch whilst you're hanging around Commerce Square.

We were very surprised at the great panoramic view over the city, we didn't expect that. The entrance fee of 4.50€ was completely okay. It was also not as crowded as at Elevadpr de Santa Justa and the view much better. The lift takes you to the top and then it goes up narrow stairs to the viewing platform. The traffic light system ensures that the narrow staircase can be passed without oncoming traffic.

We walked down to the waterfront to get our trolley tour, and immediately as we entered this pedestrian plaza, we saw this huge Arc do Triunfo..the architecture of this is quite impressive and it’s 6 columns makes it look so huge. I can just imagine how magnificent it would look at night with lights reflecting on it..unfortunately we only saw it in daylight. We were also lucky it was not so busy in the square.

Viewed from "below" it's a great, impressive building - the gateway to the Tejo! If you pay a small entrance fee you can take the elevator up. A magnificent view of Lisboa and the entire Praco do Comércio awaits you... An absolute must for every stay in Lisbon!!!

The Arco do Triunfo or Arch of Triumph is a large arch at the end of Rua Augusta in Lisbon. It is one of the symbols of Lisbon and is the gateway to the Praca do Comercio. I highly recommend taking a visit to see this beautiful arch.

The archway called Arco da Rua Augusta was originally called Arco do Triunfo (Arch of Triumph) and was built to commemorate the reconstruction of Lisbon following the 1755 earthquake – the triumphant reconsturction of the city is why they called it the Arch of Triumph. It took over one hundred years to complete. Passing through the arch one way, you can walk into A Praça do Comercio and the other way, walk to St. George’s Castle or to catch Tram 28 to go to the castle and the historic Alfma District. The breezeways on either side of the arch are quite photogenic. You DO NOT need to sign up for a tour to see this! It's at the Praça do Comercio and is free.

This is a tremendous structure. We were lucky to see it on the night when the Christmas tree was lit and there was an accompanying light show on the Arco. It was impressive. But it is also impressive during daylight hours when the Arco stands tall above the Praca and Rua Augusta.

This stunning arch can be seen from a distance along the Rua Augusta and the view gets better and better, the nearer you get. The views of the water through the arch are beautiful too. There is a tour to visit inside and climb to the top but we didn't do it. It was enough for us to appreciated the architecture from both sides of the structure.

Visiting Lisbon, without a shadow of a doubt you will pass by the Arco da Rua Augusta, from 1875. Leaving the Praça do Comércio, you must pass through the Arco to access Rua Augusta, which is in the Chiado neighborhood, one of the most famous in Lisbon. Quite photogenic, makes great photos.

Very impressive, decorative arch way leading to Praça do Comercio. Very, beautiful and detailed. Must be the most photographed part of this lovely square. Highly recommended. Worth going out of your way for.