Monument to the Restorers, Limestone obelisk in Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal
The Monument to the Restorers is a limestone obelisk standing at the center of Restauradores Square in Lisbon, with a tall pointed shaft rising from a broad stone base. Two bronze figures flank the base alongside inscription plaques that form the lower part of the structure.
The monument was built in the 19th century to honor the war through which Portugal regained independence from Spain between 1640 and 1668 under the House of Braganza. That conflict is seen as the opening of a new era in Portugal's history.
The two bronze figures at the base represent Independence and Victory, and the plaques around them name the key battles of the Restoration War. Visitors can read these inscriptions directly at the foot of the obelisk, which stands in one of Lisbon's most frequented squares.
The monument stands in an open square that is easy to walk around at any time of day. The Restauradores metro station is right next to it, making it one of the most accessible spots in central Lisbon.
The monument was not funded by the government or the crown, but by donations from Portuguese and Brazilian families. This cross-Atlantic link is reflected in the names and tributes recorded on the base.
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