Avenida dos Aliados, also known as Liberty Square, is seen as the center of Porto. It is one of its most luxurious avenues, and is characterized by its lively and bustling atmosphere, surrounded by ornate buildings in an array of architectural styles that blend neoclassicism and French Beaux-Arts. Home to some of the city's most luxurious hotels, along with a number of major major banks, many luxury shops, upscale restaurants and cafes.