Águas Livres Aqueduct

Water reaches Lisbon 1748

King John V's aqueduct begins bringing fresh water to Lisbon in 1748.

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Arches survive the earthquake 1755

The giant arches over the Alcântara valley stand through the 1755 earthquake.

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Lisbon earthquake, tsunami and fires of 1755 1 November 1755 (All Saints' Day)

Earthquake, then tsunami and fires destroy the lower town; Pombal rebuilds the Baixa on a plan. Anchor theme tag earthquake-1755.

National Monument 1910

The aqueduct is listed in 1910; its protection is extended by decrees in 2002 and 2023.

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