District · laid out from 1513 (Vila Nova de Andrade); second phase c.1553
Bairro Alto
In 1513 Bartolomeu de Andrade and Francisca Cordovil are allowed to divide their land into plots; the new quarter is called Vila Nova de Andrade.
Stories
A new town on the hill 1513
In 1513 Bartolomeu de Andrade and Francisca Cordovil are allowed to divide their land into plots; the new quarter is called Vila Nova de Andrade.
The Jesuits arrive c.1553
Around 1553, after the Jesuits settle here, a second phase of building begins in the Bairro Alto.
Spared by the earthquake 1755
The 1755 earthquake does not badly damage the Bairro Alto.
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.