Feira da Ladra

Originally known as the Mercado Franco de Lisboa (Lisbon free market) the fair first took place in 1272 just below São Jorge Castle gate at the Rua do Chão da Feira. It is the oldest known fair to have continuously taken place in Lisbon.^[2] The fair was later moved to Rossio, being first attested there in 1552. Its current name was first attested in an official document dating to 1610.

After the earthquake of 1755, it was installed in Praça da Alegria, extending right along to Avenida da Liberdade.

It was transferred to Campo dos Mártires da Pátria square in 1823, but returned to Praça da Alegria five months later.

In 1835 it was again set in Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, where it remained until 1882, before finally moving to Campo de Santa Clara where it is now. Originally taking place only on Tuesdays, it has taken place on Saturdays as well since 1903.^[2]