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three sides by palatial mustard-hued
buildings, with an imposing statue of King
José I in its center. More imposing still is
the triumphal Rua Augusta Arch at the
square’s northern end, a colossal edifice
endowed with so much detail it makes
your head spin. Your reverie is soon inter-
rupted, however, by Miguel, an employee
of Motohealth, a company that provides
guided tours aboard Segways. A er a brief
scoot around the square, you zip off in the
direction of the Alfama neighborhood,
where you explore the nooks and crannies
of Castelo de São Jorge.
HOUSE OF THE HOLY
The grand Jerónimos
Monastery in Belém; left,
from top, the Elevador
da Gloria; Eleven, which
specializes in modern
Mediterranean cuisine
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