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Lisbon in the 20th Century

  • 7 stops
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Starts at Rua Do Arsenal 21

Lisbon in the 20th Century, Lisbon

About this walk

Distance: 3.46 km Time: 60 minutes The 20th century was one of Portugal’s most turbulent eras, marked by dramatic political shifts—from monarchy to republic to dictatorship. This route leads you through Lisbon’s living memory of those years, revealing the places where history turned and stories unfolded. Prepare to walk through decades of upheaval, courage, and change. The route starts and ends at the same location.

The stops

Walk them in order; each story plays when you reach its pin.

Map of the 7 stops on Lisbon in the 20th Century
  1. 1
    Stop 1

    The Republic Declared

    Crowns fall; citizens step forward.

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  2. 2
    Stop 2

    “Bloody Night” at the Arsenal

    A night of knives that scarred politics.

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  3. 3
    Stop 3

    Aljube: Political Prison

    Cells, files, and whispered defiance.

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  4. 4
    Stop 4

    Assassination of Sidónio Pais

    A president felled beside the station.

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  5. 5
    Stop 5

    Caetano Surrenders at Carmo

    A surrender that tipped a revolution.

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  6. 6
    Stop 6

    Carnation Revolution

    Flowers in rifles and freedom in streets.

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  7. 7
    Stop 7

    PIDE/DGS Fires on Protesters

    Shots fired from a feared doorway.

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Ready when you are

Walk Lisbon in the 20th Century with ROODS.

7 stops through Lisbon. Open ROODS in your browser, walk to the first pin and the story plays.

  • Stories on a map, with narrated audio
  • Walk at your own pace, stop where you like
  • Runs in your browser. An app is optional.

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