Freemasonry originated in the free masons of England of the 14^th century but the organisation we know was born in the 18^th century. Even though today’s Freemasonry has new ambitions, it is assumed as a philosophical secret society of solidarity nature, reserved for those who participate in it.

Assuming that the first Portuguese Masonic Lodge was founded by the Marquis of Pombal, we will discover the "City-Temple" filled with Masonic symbolism that he designed, after the great earthquake of 1755.

• The Columns Pier, doorway into Lisbon
• The Commerce Square
• The Rossio
• The Trinity
• The Bairro Alto - Gremio Lusitan
• The fountain of Formosa Street