"The heart of Lisbon" was on fire! I was at my grandmom's and I remember everyone was in shock!
The fire started in Carmo Street and quickly spread to Garrett Street and others, destroying a total of 18 buildings of the Chiado.From 200 to 300 people lost their homes. Several of the historical shops were lost. In terms of the extent of the city affected and number of destroyed buildings, the Chiado fire is considered the worst disaster to strike the city since the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake.
A rebuilding project has, to a great extent, returned the area to its former glory. The exterior look of the buildings were restored, while the interiors have been completely renovated.
beautiful pictures here
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Tb me lembro bem da estar a ver a notícia na televisão e de ver muita gente a chorar. Via as fotos. Não há dúvida! Uma das cidades mais bonitas, a nossa lisboa!
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