- Praça do Comércio was originally built on the site where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755.
- 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.
- Praca do Comercio took its name due to the intense commercial activity that took place there. ... Things to do near Praça do Comercio.
- No visit to Lisbon would be complete without a stop-off at the majestic Praça do Comércio, one of Europe's largest squares, surrounded on three sides by...
- In 1908, King Carlos I was assassinated by Republican agitators, while crossing the Praça do Comércio in a carriage. ... 08 Praca Do Comercio DSC03117.
- Praça do Comércio is a huge public square in Lisbon and it’s bustling day and night with locals and tourists. People gather around the central statue of King Jose I...
- Down on the waterfront at the Praca Do Comercio in Lisbon you will find the quay with its two pillars. ... The square became the Praca Do Comercio.
- Praça do comércio. In Praça do Comércio (or Terreiro do Paço) you can enjoy the city’s unique light.
- Praça do Comércio, which means Trading Square, has placed government offices in charge of customs and the affairs of the port of Lisbon.