World War I memorial in Lisbon

The World War I memorial in Lisbon is a stone monument featuring a central figure representing the nation, accompanied by two supporting sculptures that frame the composition. At its base are military items including weapons and equipment that belonged to soldiers who served during the conflict.

The memorial project began in 1920 when a national commission was established to honor Portuguese soldiers who died during World War I. The monument was created as part of Portugal's effort to commemorate the nation's involvement in the conflict and preserve the memory of those who served.

The monument displays the inscription 'Grande Guerra' on its sides and shows a figure embodying the nation, accompanied by reliefs depicting soldiers and their equipment. This representation reflects how the country remembers and honors those who died in service.

The memorial stands on a main avenue in central Lisbon, easily reachable on foot and served by several nearby bus stops. The site is accessible at any time and works well as a stop during walks through the city center.

Bronze sculptures at the base display authentic military artifacts from World War I, including gas masks, helmets, and personal equipment of soldiers. These details show concretely what soldiers carried and wore during the conflict.

Location: Santo António (Lisbon)

Operator: Câmara Municipal de Lisboa

Website: http://cm-lisboa.pt/equipamentos/equipamento/info/monumento-aos-mortos-da-grande-guerra

GPS coordinates: 38.71950,-9.14531

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07