Baixa serves as the beating heart and downtown area of Lisbon, Portugal, comprising many broad streets, squares and plentiful tourist attractions. This central region is nestled between the districts of Alfama and Chiado, spanning the length of metropolitan area from the River Tagus along the Avenida da Liberdade. Baixa serves as a prime example of early urban planning in Europe and garners much public allure.

Baixa’s primary attractions include Comercio Square, a gorgeous waterfront venue equipped with cafes and historic sites, Rossio Square, which serves as the main public square, and the neo-classical Elevator Santa Justa, one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. Other historical points of interest include the Igreja do Carmo Church and the São Domingos Church. Rua Augusta is the prime shopping hub and Edward VII Park the city’s prominent green space.

The city of Lisbon is served by a metro system that runs both above and underground with the prime Baixa stop located in Rossio Square. Trams and taxis provide additional transit options throughout the downtown area and express buses that run between the city centre and Lisbon’s nearest international airport.

Baixa is one of Europe’s finest examples of neoclassical design highlighted by the buildings comprising its teeming squares, restaurants and museums. It is under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and surely one of the most important regions in the country.