November 30, 2010

Lights of Lisbon

Photo: Valen

Praça do Comércio

Lisbon switch one the lights around Christmas. The streets downtown and in major commercial areas are now lit up and decorated with the spirit of the holiday season.

Photo: Valen

The triumphal arc (Rua Augusta)

From November until Janaury, thousands of lights and illuminated monuments convert the city into a fairytale scene.

Photo: Valen

The triumphal arc (Praça do Comércio)


The impressive triumphal arc leads from Praça do Comércio into Rua Augusta and is a gateway to the Baixa.


Photo: Valen

Rossio square

The biggest attraction is Rossio Square, where shiny trees surround the statue of Dom Pedro IV.

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