Hidden Archaeological Layers of Lisbon
Stop 1: Archaeological Center (Subject to Availability)
Begin the tour with a visit to a major archaeological center that brings together layers of Lisbon's history in a single space.
Explore remains dating from the Iron Age through the Roman, medieval, and early modern periods.
Follow a guided explanation led by an internal specialist guide.
Understand how different civilizations occupied and transformed the same ground over the centuries.
Continue the tour with the main guide after the internal visit concludes.
Stop 2: Underground Remains of the 13th-Century Wall of King Dinis
Descend below street level to observe surviving sections of the medieval wall ordered by King Dinis.
Learn how this defensive structure once defined the limits of the city and protected Lisbon during the Middle Ages.
Examine how modern buildings coexist with deeply buried historical remains.
Stop 3: Rossio Square
Walk through one of Lisbon's most famous public squares.
Discover archaeological evidence revealing that this area held major importance long before it became a civic square.
Use historical images and reconstructions to understand what once existed here thousands of years ago.
Stop 4: Fernandine Walls inside a Shopping Center
Enter a modern shopping center to find preserved remains of walls and towers from the Fernandine period.
Observe how medieval military architecture is integrated into contemporary urban spaces.
Discuss Lisbon's expansion during the fourteenth century.
Stop 5: Rua da Prata
Walk along Rua da Prata while learning about what lies hidden beneath the pavement.
Understand the Roman and post-Roman urban layout preserved below ground level.
Stop 6: Campo das Cebolas
Visit a square where recent archaeological excavations revealed unexpected and significant discoveries.
Learn about Lisbon's relationship with trade, the riverfront, and maritime activity.
Examine how new findings continue to reshape the understanding of the city's past.
Stop 7: Church of Saint Anthony
Descend into a crypt beneath the church dedicated to Saint Anthony.
Explore a space of strong religious significance valued by Christians worldwide.
Discuss the historical and spiritual importance of this site within Lisbon.
Stop 8: Public Bathroom with 17th-Century House Remains
Public bathroom preserves visible remains of a seventeenth-century residence.
Examine architectural elements that reveal domestic life in early modern Lisbon.
Note the excellent condition and cleanliness of the site.
Stop 9: National Museum of Roman Theater
See the magnificent remains of the Roman theater in Lisbon
A chance to explore during a quick visit to the museum, featuring artifacts discovered in the theater area
Stop 10: Archaeological Section with Roman Tanks and Old Port Traces
Observe Roman fish-sauce production tanks once used to manufacture a product famous across the Roman Empire.
Identify fragments of porcelain and other materials from later periods.
Learn about nearby remains connected to Lisbon's historic port activity.
End of Tour: Return to Praça do Comércio
Conclude the visit in the grand commercial square.
Receive a surprising and ancient recommendation connected to Lisbon's archaeological past.
End the tour with a deeper understanding of the hidden layers beneath the modern city.
