The Chiado, a central district of Lisbon, between those of the Baixa, Santa Catarina, the Madragoa and the Bairro Alto,is a gem at the heart of the city.
A district of merchants, shops and Lisbon’s high society,we’re incredibly lucky to be able to share period photos with you — of everyday life, religious ceremonies, street vendors, residents, architecture, propaganda, cafés, the main street, historic moments… in short,of the very essence of the Chiado.
Substantially rehabilitated twice — after the 1755 earthquake and the great fire of 1988 —the Chiado is still one of Lisbon’s pillars, this area having been inhabited since Roman times.
A must-see district of the capital, let us reveal our selection of 10 sublime and striking photos :
All these photos can be found on the website of the Lisbon city municipal archives.
