The Tagus in the distance

Lisbon, Portugal

Looking down over the Alfama neighborhood and São Miguel church on the right, the estuary of Tagus River can be seen in the distance.  The Tagus River (Tejo in Portuguese and Tajo in Spanish) is the longest river on the Iberian peninsula (1038 kilometers / 645 miles) while the estuary makes up one of the most important wetlands in Europe, hosting a vast variety of fish, other sea life and birds migrating between Europe and Northern Africa.  It is considered the largest estuary in Western Europe.

Valor

Lisbon, Portugal

Here is the other side, the allegorical figure of Glory crowning Valor.

Genius

Lisbon, Portugal

As stated here, the Arch of Triumph of the Praça do Comércio, overlooking the Tagus River, shows the allegorical figure of Glory crowning Genius (seen in this picture) and Valor, on the other side. 

This Arch was erected as a result of the reconstruction of the city after the earthquake of 1755, replacing this area with a new orderly grid of streets as opposed to the previous labyrinth of streets existing before.  Another square, which was meant to rival Europe's grandest of squares, was created in the same place as had existed the Ribeira palace, the 16th century royal residence of Portuguese monarchs.  This palace was said to have been one of the most impressive buildings in Portugal, but was completely destroyed by the earthquake, destroying many works of art as well as a library of more than 70,000 books.

rising above

Lisbon, Portugal

The Church of Saint Michael (Igreja de São Miguel) sits in the heart of the Alfama neighborhood rising above the Tagus River.  It dates back to to the 12th century, but needed to be rebuilt in the late 17th, now exhibiting a Mannerist and Barroque style of architecture.

just another day

Lisbon, Portugal

Alfama, overlooking the river Tagus on this radiant sunny afternoon...
 

Glory

Lisbon, Portugal

The tallest figure on the Arch of Triumph, overlooking the Praça do Comércio and Tagus River, represents Glory and measures an astounding 7 meters (23 feet).  She crowns Valor and Genius, two statues one on each side of her.  Construction of the arch began in 1755 after the devastating earthquake, which nearly ravaged the entire city.

on the shores of the Tagus

Lisbon, Portugal

one of Lisbon's countless faces on the shores of the Tagus River...

silhouettes

Lisbon, Portugal

Terreiro do Paço and the tremendous Tagus River generate beauty at any given moment.

city of seven hills

Lisbon, Portugal

Nicknamed the city of seven hills, Lisbon offers many beautiful views no matter which way you turn.

the wonders of the Tagus River

Lisbon, Portugal