Restauradores Square, Central square in Baixa district, Lisbon, Portugal
Restauradores Square is a rectangular public space in the Baixa district of Lisbon, with a tall white obelisk standing at its center. On the southern side, the pink-toned Foz Palace closes off the space and today serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions.
The square was named after Portugal's restoration of independence in 1640, when the country ended six decades of Spanish rule. The obelisk and bronze statues were added later to mark that moment in the national memory.
The square takes its name from the 1640 independence movement, and that history is still visible in the monuments and surrounding buildings. The Eden Cinema, built in 1931 at the northern corner, is a clear example of the Art Deco style that shaped much of this part of the city.
The square sits directly above the Restauradores metro station, which makes it easy to arrive from many parts of the city. From street level, both Avenida da Liberdade and the historic lower city are within a short walk.
The Elevador da Gloria, a funicular that has been running since 1885, departs from beside the Foz Palace and climbs up to the Bairro Alto neighborhood. The ride itself is short, but the view over the rooftops during the climb is worth the stop.
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