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The Arco da Rua Augusta was planned only after the earthquake of 1755. In the course of the new planning of the Baixa Pombalina, a design for a gate was created in 1775. Whether the construction was ever completed, however, can no longer be accurately determined today. It is known, however, that Queen Maria I had a gate demolished in 1777.

In 1873 the idea of a Triumphal Gate was taken up again and under the direction of the architect da Costa the construction was completed in 1875. Since then, the beautiful gate has been a visible entrance to the city center.

Standing on the large open square in front of the gate, you can look at it more closely. In the upper area there is a large allegorical group of figures “The Genius and Value crowning Gloria”. Among them are some historical figures, such as Nuno Álvares Pereira, Viriato, Vasco da Gama and Marquês de Pombal. These have had a significant influence on Portuguese life.

An inscription indicates the time of the Portuguese discoveries: VIRTVTIBVS MAIORVM VT SIT OMNIBVS DOCVMENTO. P(ecunia) P(ublica) D(edicatus) (To the virtues of the ancestors, that it may serve as a testimony to all. Dedicated at public expense).

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