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Praça do Comércio - Commerce Square – (Lisbon): with the Tagus river on its back, the square once known for Terreiro do Paço da Ribeira, presents itself to the visitor in a square shape, with one of the sides opened. The other three sides, with arcade buildings, end by the river. To the north, you can find the arch of the Augusta Street, inspired on the Paris Triumph Arch. In the centre of the square rises the D. José equestrian statue, surrounded by images that symbolise the victory of Lisbon’s rebuilding, after the earthquake of 1755. Here, one can find the oldest café of Lisbon, the Martinho da Arcada, from which the presence of Fernando Pessoa is indissociable. Parque das Nações (Nations Park) – Garcia de Orta Gardens (Lisbon): in these gardens visitors can appreciate little ecosystems from places like Goa, Africa, Macao, the Azores, Madeira, Cape Verde and S. Tome. S. Jorge’s Castle Terrace (Lisbon): according to historic evidences, this was the first natural terrace. Located on top of a hill, the same of S. Jorge Castle, offers the visitors an unique panoramic view over the urbane landscape of Lisbon. National Coaches Museum (Lisbon): considered one of the best of the world on its area, the National Coaches Museum offers the visitors a wide variety of pieces. Cars from the Portuguese Royal House, Gala Coaches from the 16th and 19th centuries, cavalry and shooting harness, uniforms of the Royal House staff, a collection of trumpets and oil paintings of members of the Portuguese Royal Family are some of the things you can see.