Rossio railway station, Railway station in Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon, Portugal
The Estação Ferroviária de Lisboa - Rossio is a railway station in the historic center of Lisbon, in the Santa Maria Maior neighborhood, close to the square of the same name. The building was designed in the Neo-Manueline style and its facade features floral carvings, pinnacles, armillary spheres, and a statue of D. Sebastião.
The station opened in June 1890 and was designed by architect José Luís Monteiro, who addressed the challenge of fitting the building between the street level of the city center and the train platforms above. It has been listed as a building of public interest since 1971.
The station is a familiar stop for many Lisbon residents, regularly used as a starting point for trips to the surrounding region. On the upper floor, large azulejo panels painted by well-known artists show scenes from Lisbon myths and local legends.
The station sits within easy walking distance of Rossio square and can be reached on foot from much of the city center. The entrances are clearly visible from the street and signs inside guide passengers toward the platforms without difficulty.
A tunnel connecting the station to Campolide runs for over 2 kilometers beneath some of the busiest areas of Lisbon, mostly out of sight from street level. Inside the building, a room known as the Sala do Rei is considered part of Portugal's railway heritage and is rarely noticed by passing travelers.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
