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 by rsilva
This is where you take the "Elevador da Glória" funicular up to Bairro Alto and is also the site of many beautiful building, most noticeably the recently renovated Eden theater (now a hotel).
Metro: Restauradores. Leave a Comment Address: Praça dos Restauradores
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 D. João I statue by rsilva
In the middle, you can see a bronze statue of King D. João I who reigned between 1385-1433 and was very loved by his people, he is known as the "Good" or "Great" king. In 1387 he marries Filipa of Lancaster, creating even stronger bonds with the British empire. 1390 marked the death of King John of Castilla, who left no heirs and, therefore, was no longer a threat to the Portuguese throne. This allowed D. João to dedicate himself to developing the country economically and socially, as there were no more wars to fight, the only exception being the conquest of Ceuta (North Africa) in 1415 for its strategic importance. Leave a Comment Directions: On the southwest end of Rossio
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 The square with the statue and
the arch by rsilva
The architecture is, obviously, 18th century, but is quite impressive. The arch on Rua Augusta that leads to the Rossio square is from the 19th century and is very beautiful.
Currently, the buildings around the square are property of the City and many public offices occupy them.
There is a statue of King D. José I, who reigned the country at the time of the earthquake in 1755.
On the 1st February 1908, this was also the place of the assasination of King D. Carlos I, Portugal's next-to-last king. Leave a Comment Address: Praça do ComércioDirections: It is located by the river at the end of Rua Augusta (if you come from the Rossio square)
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 Monument to the
'Restauradores' by Bwana_Brown
The building in the background (right side) is the Palacio Foz, built in 1755-77 for royalty. It is now used as a tourist information centre as well as the local police station (and we had occasion to use both of them during our stay!!).
This square is much more heavily used by traffic than is Rossio, since its accompanying tree-lined Avenue da Liberdade was designed on the lines of the Champs Elysees in Paris and is one of the main arteries bringing traffic into this part of Lisbon. Leave a Comment Directions: Central part of Baixa
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 statue da "grande guerra" by arasnosliw
There are endless designer shops, hotels, cafes, and theaters lining the avenue to keep yourself entertained. Most of the high-end hotels are located here. It's a popular place to stay since it lays between the tourist and business districts of Lisbon and caters to both tastes. Leave a Comment Directions: between Restauradores (S) and Parque Eduardo VII (N) metro stops: Avenida OR Marques Pombal
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 Rossio Square by Bwana_Brown
It was not too busy when we were there on a Friday afternoon in mid-May, but Rossio Square is in the heart of the tourist district. The elegant buildings which surround it are now occupied on their lower floors by cafes, jewellers and souvenir shops.
The tall statue is a monument to Dom Pedro IV, who ruled Portugal from 1826-28 and was the first Emperor of Brazil. In fact, this square is still officially called 'Praca de Dom Pedro IV'.
As with this whole Baixa area, Rossio was at the upper end of the area of Lisbon, stretching from the Tejo River, that was rebuilt in a planned manner following the devestating earthquake of 1755. The orderly fashion of the streets in this part of Lisbon owe that to the designer, the Marques de Pombal. Leave a Comment Directions: Baixa district
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No one will ever visit Lisbon without a walk from Rossio to Praça do Comercio, or vice-versa. The rebuilt area of Lisbon, after the earthquake, is an example of modernity and open mind, contrasting to the narrow and windy streets older than 1775 that still flank it. Leave a Comment
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The Praca do Comercio is the grand entrance to the city from the waterfront. Before the great earthquake (1755) it was home to the royal palace.
At present some of the arcaded buildings house government offices. The"Lisboa Welcome Center" is also located here.
In the middle of the square stands a 14 m tall statue of King Jose I on a horse.
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The Praca do Comercio is located at the southern end of the Baxia district, just on the waterfront. The nearest metro stop is "Baixa Chiado", but many trams stop directly at the square. You can also catch tram #15 to Belem here. Leave a Comment
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With its amazing undulating mosaic pavement (the first in Lisbon, a pattern known as "the wide sea") and handsome Baroque fountains, Praça Rossio is certainly one of Lisbon's most beautiful squares. Although virtually entirely rebuilt after the catastrophic earthquake of 1755, the square has been the heart of Lisbon for centuries. Revolutions, executions, celebrations - the square has seen them all over the centuries and still today it's where Lisboetas come to meet in its cafes, stroll its open spaces, see and be seen. Tourists love the square too, how could they not? There's so much here to see, do and admire.
Most of the buildings are the work of the architects who rebuilt the city in what is known as Pombaline style after the great earthquake. Named for the Marquis of Pombal who oversaw the rebuilding of the city, the style is both classically restrained and cleverly engineered to withstand the devastion of another earthquake. The National Theatre stands at one end of the square and Dom Pedro IV (for whom the square is more formally named) overlooks the whole scene from a tall column towards the other end.
This is the perfect place to sit at an outdoor cafe and watch the world - or the daily life of Lisbon - go by. If you like a touch of history with your coffee, Cafe Nicola, whilst by no means the oldest cafe in Lisbon, opened in 1929 and is very elegant. Cafe Suiça is another nice cafe and if you walk right through you'll find they have al fresco tables on Praça de Figueira. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Rossio Pedestrianised Rua Augusta links Praça Rossio with Praça do Comercio.
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 Praca do Comercio Overview by Bwana_Brown
Centre-stage in the square is the equestrian statue (erected in 1775) of King Jose I, who ruled the country when the earthquake of 1755 devestated the city and led to the creation of this new square. When it was first erected, the statue had a dark look to it, giving the square the English nickname of 'Black Horse Square' since this is where all dignitaries entered the city. However, over the centuries the bronze has changed its colour to green! Leave a Comment
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