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General Map of the City of Lisbon, 1785

Content Provider	Library of Congress - Maps
Spatial Coverage	Portugal
Temporal Coverage	1785
Abstract	This detailed map of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is the work of cartographer Franc D. Milient. In 1755, Lisbon was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake followed by a tidal wave. The chief minister at that time, Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (1699-1782), also known as the first Marquis of Pombal, decided to raze what remained of the city center and rebuild it according to contemporary ideas about urban planning. The reconstruction can be seen in this map, which shows the orderly layout of the downtown along a grid. Carvalho e Melo also tested architectural models for their ability to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis. As a result of his policies, the reconstructed buildings in the center of Lisbon can be thought of as the world's first earthquake-proof buildings.
Publisher Place	Portugal
Part of Series	National Library of Brazil World Digital Library - Partner Items World Digital Library Catalog
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Access Restriction	Open
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Subject Keyword	Portugal Maps
Subject Domain (in LCSH)	Portugal
Subject Domain (in LCSH)	1785
Alternative Title	Plano geral da cidade de Lisboa em 1785
Content Type	Image
Resource Type	Map

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