Ribeira das Naus
Portugal
Ribeira da Naus is one of the most interesting places in Lisbon. Recently renovated, this old boatyard is today a surprising river beach, with a large grassy area and broad steps extending down into the river. Even though it is forbidden to bathe, this area linking Cais das Colunas, in Praça do Comércio, to Cais do Sodré is inviting for sunbathing and resting one’s feet after a hard day of pounding the streets.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ribeira das Naus, a site of immense historical gravity and urban revitalization situated on the northern bank of the Tagus River in Lisbon. As we stand on this wide promenade, we are occupying the very ground where…
Listen in the app2The Proximity to Terreiro do Paço
Our journey begins at the intersection of Ribeira das Naus and the Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço. This square was the site of the Royal Palace (Paço da Ribeira) before it was destroyed by the catastrophic…
Listen in the app3The Cais das Colunas and the River Entrance
Directly in front of the Praça do Comércio, we find the Cais das Colunas, the ceremonial gateway to the city. While technically part of the square, it is intrinsically linked to the Ribeira das Naus. …
Listen in the app4The Dry Docks and Shipyard Infrastructure
Continuing west, we reach the heart of the former shipyard operations. This section of the Ribeira das Naus was once a hive of industrial activity. …
Listen in the app5The Stone Ramps and the 'City Beach' Concept
As we approach the middle of the promenade, you will notice a large, inclined stone surface that leads directly into the river. This is one of the most popular features of the renovated Ribeira das Naus—the 'city beach.' While…
Listen in the app6The Maritime Museum and Naval Heritage
Situated just behind the promenade are buildings that were once part of the Naval Arsenal and now house administrative and cultural institutions related to the sea. The presence of the Portuguese Navy is still felt here,…
Listen in the app7The View Toward the 25th of April Bridge
As we reach the western end of the Ribeira das Naus, the view opens up toward the 'Ponte 25 de Abril' and the towering statue of 'Cristo Rei' in Almada. This vista provides a perfect synthesis of Lisbon’s layers. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Ribeira das Naus comes to an end, but the historical and sensory echoes of this place remain. We have walked from the ceremonial heart of the empire at Terreiro do Paço, through the industrial remnants of…
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What is Ribeira das Naus?
Ribeira das Naus is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7060, -9.1397 |
| Last updated |
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