• The reconstruction took around a century to go from plans to finished construction. View from the São Jorge Castle, including the Praça do Comércio.
  • The Praça do Comércio (commerce square) was the centerpiece of the reconstruction that took place after the earthquake of 1755 had reduced Lisbon to rubble.
  • One of Lisbon’s most emblematic sqaures is Praça do Comércio. ... Make Praça do Comércio your starting point for discovering the city.
  • Previous Blog : A Phoenix Risen from Ashes. The history of Praça do Comércio is as dramatic as its architecture is stunning.
  • Lisbon certainly doesn’t lack for stunning plazas, but perhaps the most important—the grandest of them all—is Praça do Comércio.
  • Praça do Comércio, which means Trading Square, has placed government offices in charge of customs and the affairs of the port of Lisbon.
  • Whether a newbie or a seasoned traveler, my ultimate guide to Praça do Comércio Lisbon will help you get the most out of your visit.
  • The majestic Praça do Comércio, lined with bars, restaurants, cafés, and shops, is the main square of the city and a National Monument of Portugal.
  • Statue of King Jose I is the centre point of Praça do Comércio, it depicts king José I (Joseph I) riding his horse trampling snakes and ready for battle.
  • With its grand 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront Praça do Comércio is a square to out-pomp them all.
  • Once inside Praça do Comércio, the Arco da Rua Augusta is hard to miss. ... Praça do Comércio is not just a historical site but also a living part of Lisbon.
  • In 1908, during the revolution, the royal cortege was executed and the king Carlos I’s execution was carried out in Praça do Comércio.
  • In 1908, King Carlos I was assassinated by Republican agitators, while crossing the Praça do Comércio in a carriage. ... 08 Praca Do Comercio DSC03117.