Lisbon is one of the most popular destinations for tourists Portuguese and foreigners. However, despite being a ‘fashionable’ city, the truth is that it still ‘hides’ some ‘secret’ and underground places waiting to be visited, such as the Roman Galleries.
Located on the Rua da Prata, this hidden treasure beneath our feet opens occasionally and tickets usually sell out in no time. However, if you’ve never had the chance to visit the Roman Galleries, or would like to repeat the experience, here’s a tip: from September 19 to 22 there are guided tours.
The information was provided by the Museum of Lisbon, via its official Instagram account. This reopening to the public is part of the European Heritage Days, aimed at making known one of the monuments most enigmatic of the city.
To take part in these guided tours, it is important to bear in mind that reservations are not accepted, so you should pay attention to the opening of the ticket office. It should be noted that on September 19 and 20, the tours take place between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and on September 21 and 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Curiosities about the Roman Galleries
The Roman Galleries are one of the favorite places of the Lisboa Secreta team, so we’ve been there and we recommend that you experience it for yourself.
In addition, we’d like to remind you that they were discovered in the 18th century, a few years after the tragic earthquake of 1755. At the beginning of the 20th century, they became known as Conservas de Água da Rua da Prata, as they were used by the local population as a cistern.
When they are closed, the water level can reach more than a meter high, due to the groundwater that runs underground in the capital. In this sense, a water pumping operation is necessary to access the interior. And you, do you already want to visit the place?
Address: Rua da Prata (Baixa)
When: September 19 and 20, between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and September 21 and 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Entry: tickets available soon
More information: Museum of Lisbon website