Praça da Figueira, Public square in Baixa, Portugal.
Praça da Figueira is a rectangular public square in central Lisbon with a large bronze equestrian statue of King João I at its center. The plaza is surrounded by buildings on all sides and forms a key point in the geometric street pattern of the Baixa district.
The square was created after the 1755 earthquake destroyed the hospital that previously occupied this site. By the mid-20th century, new construction replaced the central market that had defined the space for generations.
The Confeitaria Nacional on the south side has preserved its original mirrored interior since 1829 and shapes daily life here with its traditional Portuguese pastries. Local people and visitors come to sit and enjoy coffee and sweets, continuing a habit that has remained unchanged for nearly two centuries.
The square has multiple bus stops and tram lines that stop directly here, plus an underground passage leading to Rossio metro station. It is a well-connected location in the city center with easy access in all directions.
The Hospital das Bonecas, founded in 1830, continues to operate as a specialized workshop for restoring antique dolls and toys from different eras. This unusual craft has been maintained in a building on the north side of the square and attracts collectors and curious visitors.
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