Classified as a national monument, King Dinis' Wall is the only known remnant of Lisbon's medieval wall, which can be visited and understood through an Interpretation Centre.
The exhibition is located in the crypt of the former Church of S. Julião. It invites the visitor to discover objects, sounds and images that characterised the Tejo waterfront during the Roman, medieval and modern times.
A journey of more than 1,000 years through Lisbon’s history. King Dinis' Wall is a key monument for understanding Lisbon's history.
At the end of the 13th century, Lisbon was an important economic and trade centre, subject to sea attack. To defend citizens and merchandise, King Dinis ordered a city wall to be built along the waterfront.
Classified as a national monument, King Dinis' Wall is the only known remnant of Lisbon's medieval wall, which can be visited and understood through an Interpretation Centre.
The exhibition is located in the crypt of the former Church of S. Julião. It invites the visitor to discover objects, sounds and images that characterised the Tejo waterfront during the Roman, medieval and modern times.
A journey of more than 1,000 years through Lisbon’s history. King Dinis' Wall is a key monument for understanding Lisbon's history.
At the end of the 13th century, Lisbon was an important economic and trade centre, subject to sea attack. To defend citizens and merchandise, King Dinis ordered a city wall to be built along the waterfront.