Avenida da Liberdade

Avenida da Liberdade is one of the most prestigious addresses in Lisbon, and most sightseeing tours of the Portuguese capital—whether by bus, car, bike, Segway, or on foot—incorporate a jaunt down the thoroughfare. The area is known for being home to many brand-name retailers, but it’s not just a destination for deep-pocketed shoppers; the street also has cultural appeal, with statues on its central walkway commemorating important figures from Portuguese history. Highlights include statues of novelist Alexandre Herculano, as well as the Marquis of Pombal—an 18th-century Portuguese statesman and one of Lisbon’s great benefactors. The street is also home to a memorial remembering the 50,000 Portuguese soldiers who died in World War I.