Terreiro do Paço Square - Lisbon

Terreiro do Paço, is a square in Baixa de Lisboa located next to the Tagus River, in the area that was the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for abou...
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Terreiro do Paço, is a square in Baixa de Lisboa located next to the Tagus River, in the area that was the site of the palace of the kings of Portugal for about two centuries. It is one of the largest squares in Europe, with about 36 000 m² ( 180m x 200m). [1]
The buildings that surround the square have, for decades, been used by different ministries and other public institutions. Today its use is divided between government departments, cultural and promotional activities, hotels, restaurants and cafes.
It is in one of the buildings on the square that the famous café Martinho da Arcada is located, the oldest in Lisbon, and one of the favorites of the poet Fernando Pessoa.
In the center of the square, you can see the equestrian statue D. José, erected in 1775 by Joaquim Machado de Castro, the main Portuguese sculptor of the 18th century.
On the north side of the square, there is the Arc de Triomphe of Rua Augusta, the entrance to the Baixa district.
Today this vast space is used for cultural events and shows.
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