at a glance

the largo da glória was remodeled in 1857 with the installation of a wharf and the glória market, which decayed over time and was eventually demolished.

at the foot of the neighborhood lay a beach, at saco da glória, which later was also land-filled to build the luís de camoes square.

along with the building of this square, the famed and luxurious hotel glória was opened around the same time, in 1920.

this landmark hotel housed presidents and famous celebrities until nearly present-day, with former president henrique cardoso staying in its exclusive quarters.