Praça do Comércio, Royal square in Lisbon, Portugal
The plaza extends over 30,600 square meters, bordered by yellow buildings on three sides and opening to the Tagus River to the south.
The square replaced the Royal Palace of Ribeira, which stood at this location until its destruction by the 1755 earthquake and tsunami.
The central bronze equestrian statue of King Jose I, created by sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro, represents Portugal's recovery after the earthquake.
The Lisboa Story Centre, wine tasting venues, and viewing platform at Rua Augusta Arch provide visitors with multiple activities within the square.
Portuguese government ministries occupy the buildings surrounding the square, including Finance, Internal Administration, and Maritime Affairs departments.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Address: 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal 1100-148 Lisbon
Website: https://visitlisboa.com/pt-pt/locais/praca-do-comercio-terreiro-do-paco
GPS coordinates: 38.70750,-9.13639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
This selection presents urban locations including historic churches, public gardens, libraries, museums, and markets. The sites range from underground salt mines to rooftop gardens, from historic bookstores to converted railway stations. Many of these places are situated away from regular tourist routes.
Discover Lisbon's monuments, historical buildings and museums designed for children. The itinerary includes castles, interactive exhibitions and architectural landmarks. Children can explore marine life at the oceanarium, learn about navigation history, ride historic trams, and enjoy large parks with playgrounds. The route combines educational visits to science museums with recreational stops at the zoo and gardens.
Rua Augusta Arch
106 m
Dom José I
7 m
Igreja de Santo António de Lisboa
353 m
Casa dos Bicos
368 m
Igreja da Conceição Velha
247 m
Cais das Colunas
85 m
Café Martinho da Arcada
140 m
Lisbon City Hall
203 m
Galerias Romanas da Rua da Prata
248 m
Igreja da Madalena
332 m
Pillory of Lisbon
251 m
Ribeira das Naus
247 m
Lisbon History Centre
99 m
Estação Fluvial de Sul-Sueste
223 m
MUDE - Museu do Design e da Moda
196 m
Museu da Cerveja
119 m
Convento de Corpus Christi
370 m
Lápides das Pedras Negras
344 m
Arco da Porta de São Jorge
313 m
Casa Pereira da Conceição
309 m
Mude
183 m
Millennium bcp
282 m
Museum of Saint Anthony
364 m
Galerias Romanas
251 m
Centro Interpretativo da História do Bacalhau
108 m
Museu do Dinheiro
249 m
Ermida da Caridade
376 m
Núcleo Arqueológico da Rua dos Correeiros
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