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Monuments in Lisboa
Convento de São Francisco da Cidade
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Largo da Academia Nacional das Belas Artes, 14
1200-087, Lisboa
Founded in 1217, this convent became a reference of the urban structure and the history of the city’s evolution. The fact that the earthquake of 1755 didn’t affect it seriously shows us the robustness of its walls, pillars and arches. It is presently occupied by institutions connected to the teaching of arts and by the Contemporaneous Art National Museum.
Praça de Touros do Campo Pequeno
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Campo Pequeno
1000-082, Lisboa
This is the most notable neo-Arab construction built in Lisbon. Being monochromatic, this building lives from the volumes’ movement, the rhythm and the forms of the openings. It has 9000 seats.
Recolhimento de Lázaro Leitão
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Travessa do Recolhimento de Lázaro Leitão, 19
1170, Lisboa
Picadeiro do Antigo Colégio dos Nobres
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Rua da Escola Politécnica, 56
1250-102, Lisboa
Only part that remains of the old high school, created in 1761 and installed on the premises of the former Jesuit College, founded in 1603.
Lápide do Deus Esculápio
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Praça do Império
1449-003, Lisboa
This tombstone was found within the so-called "Roman baths", situated on Silver Street. Currently, it is in the National Archaeological Museum.
Convento da Graça
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Largo da Graça
1170-165, Lisboa
Its origin goes back to 1291, being rebuild in the XVI century and remodelled in the XVIII century. The frontispiece forms a double façade, in angle, with the church and the ancient main gate, over which stands the bell tower. The inside is from the XVIII century, rococo style.