Rossio Square, Central square in Baixa district, Lisbon, Portugal.
Rossio Square is a central plaza in Lisbon's Baixa district featuring a 27-meter-high monument dedicated to King Pedro IV at its heart. The monument displays marble allegories representing Justice, Wisdom, Strength, and Moderation that give the square its focal point.
After the 1755 earthquake destroyed the city, architects Eugénio dos Santos and Carlos Mardel reconstructed the square using the structured Pombaline architectural style. This rebuilding effort became a model for urban planning and shaped modern Lisbon's orderly layout.
The National Theatre D. Maria II on the northern edge displays neoclassical architecture with Ionic columns salvaged from the former Church of St Francis. Today, the square serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors experience the rhythm of Lisbon's cultural life.
The square connects easily to public transportation through a metro station on the green line and serves as a hub for exploring nearby attractions. The level pavement is accessible to all visitors and provides ample seating areas throughout the space.
The distinctive wave pattern of the square's cobblestone pavement became a template for similar designs in Portugal and its former colonies, including Rio de Janeiro and Macao. This simple design choice was copied internationally and continues to define public squares around the world today.
Location: Santa Justa
GPS coordinates: 38.71389,-9.13944
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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