Palace Square
by Maria Coulson
Title
Palace Square
Artist
Maria Coulson
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Photograph
Description
The Palace Square is one of the most majestic squares of Lisbon, Portugal and was once the main maritime entrance to Lisbon. You can still see the old marble steps leading up to Commerce Square from the River Tagus. The name Palace Square is a reference to the Palace that was located here for 400 years, until the 1755 earthquake that almost completely destroyed it.
On the north side, the square is centred by an impressive 19th-century triumphal arch that leads to Rua Augusta, one of the main pedestrian shopping areas in downtown Lisbon. The arch is decorated with statues of historical personalities, like Vasco da Gama (Portuguese sailor) and Marques do Pombal (responsible for the reconstruction of Lisbon after the earthquake). The spacious arcaded buildings extended around three sides of the square are now occupied by government administrative offices and some restaurants. In the center of the square is a statue of King Jose I showing him on horseback, wearing his emperor's mantle, and measuring 14 meters in height counting from the pedestal.
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November 29th, 2014
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