principal street

Thence we proceeded directly into the principal street (Rua Direita), whose only beauty consists in its breadth.

The principal street presents a bustling appearance, being much frequented by carriages, as well as pedestrians.

The principal street, “Sander,” is broad and cleanly paved in the middle with square stones, and at the sides with bricks.

At the end of the principal street stands the imperial palace, which is considered one of the finest buildings in Asia.

The former stands in the principal street, and its pinnacles and domes are splendidly gilt.