Avenida da Liberdade
_(cropped).jpg) View of Avenida da Liberdade from Marquis of Pombal Square to the Tagus River. | |
| Length | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
|---|---|
| Width | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1886 |
| Demolition/Conversion of the Passeio Público | 1879 |
Avenida da Liberdade (Portuguese for "Avenue of Liberty") is a boulevard in the central part of Lisbon, Portugal, it is famous for being one of the most expensive shopping streets in Europe. It started as the Passeio Público, an 18th-century park built for Portuguese noblemen, the avenue was built in 1879. It has since become one of the most important locations in Portugal and one of Europe's most popular luxury shopping destinations. It has multiple luxury stores, boutiques, and hotels. The Avenida also has multiple embassies and diplomatic missions from other countries.
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