Praça do Comércio

square in Lisbon

#4 in Lisbon / #5 in Portugal

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Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, is a grand and historic square located in Lisbon, Portugal. Situated along the Tagus River, it is one of the largest squares in Europe and is framed by classical 18th-century buildings with elegant arcades. At the center of the square stands the equestrian statue of King José I, symbolizing the city's resilience and recovery following the devastating 1755 earthquake.

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