Rebuilt between 1879 and 1882 and inspired by the style of the Champs Elysees, Avenida da Liberdade is one of the main arteries of the city of Lisboa and certainly the most emblematic.

There are numerous hotels (many of them luxury) sited here, the best shops and international brands (Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Todd's, Burberry, Christian Dior, Chanel, Versace, Balmain, Gucci, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Christian Louboutin, Donna Karan), and some of the best cafes and theatres.

Majestic and elegant, this avenue of the Portuguese capital is endowed with majestic centuries old trees. Buildings of great beauty have been built and restored here, as is the case of the neoclassical Tivoli theatre which features a 1920s kiosk on its exterior.

Walking along Avenida da Liberdade was once synonymous with elegance as it still is today. However, over the decades, this tradition was lost and it is important to bring back the bustle and excitement to one of the city's the main avenues.

The recent opening of the five "Quiosques da Liberdade" (Liberty Kiosks) distributed along the avenue and featuring attractive leisure venues, was a first step. Also planned is a variety of cultural programs, crafts and books fairs, concerts, outdoor theatre and art exhibitions that will no doubt attract new life to the avenue.