Constitution Square of 1976, Pedestrian square in Estrela, Lisbon, Portugal
The Place de la Constitution de 1976, also known as Praça da Constituição de 1976, is a pedestrian square in the Estrela neighborhood of Lisbon, close to the Assembleia da República. The square is car-free, with benches and open paved areas that allow people to walk through or stop and sit.
The square stands in a neighborhood long tied to Lisbon's political life, and it was named after the constitution Portugal adopted in 1976, following the end of dictatorship. That document came into force on the same day as the country's first free elections, marking the start of a new chapter.
The Place de la Constitution de 1976 takes its name from the Portuguese constitution that came into force on April 25, 1976. Plaques and signs around the square connect the space to the nearby parliament building and to the broader story of how the country changed after years of dictatorship.
The square is easy to reach on foot and sits close to the main roads of the Estrela neighborhood, which are served by buses and other public transport. Since the area is pedestrian-only, it is best explored on foot rather than by car.
The renaming of the square was proposed jointly by several political groups, which is rare in local politics. The chosen name points directly to the text of the constitution, which was built around the principles of liberty, equality, and brotherhood.
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