Praça João Lisboa

Praça João Lisboa is a heritage-listed square in downtown São Luís featuring a bronze monument on a marble base sculpted by French artist Jean Magrou. The space displays traditional Portuguese mosaic pavement with metamorphic patterns and has undergone recent comprehensive restoration work.

This location once served as São Luís's first public market and witnessed conflict between Dutch and Portuguese forces in 1643. Its early role as a central meeting ground shaped the plaza's importance in the city's development.

The square holds the remains of João Lisboa beneath its monument, honoring his role as chair number 11 of the Maranhão Academy of Letters. This location serves as a gathering point where residents connect with the city's literary heritage.

The square is easily accessible on foot with improved lighting and expanded pedestrian areas for comfortable walking. Visitors can explore the space during daylight hours to fully appreciate the restored surroundings.

During restoration work, crews discovered original streetcar tracks from the first half of the twentieth century buried beneath the ground surface. These hidden remains reveal how the plaza once connected to the city's early transport network.

Location: São Luís

GPS coordinates: -2.52899,-44.30322

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06