Praça do Comércio
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Why go
- Climb Arco da Rua Augusta for views over Lisbon’s streets, Portuguese pavement and the Tagus.
- See Lisbon’s first monumental statue dedicated to a king: the bronze José I.
- Visit Martinho da Arcada, established in 1782 and a favourite of Fernando Pessoa.
- Explore the Lisbon Story Centre’s interactive introduction to the city.
Don't miss
- Statue of José I on GentilJoaquim Machado de Castro depicted José I riding his horse Gentil.Centre of Praça do Comércio
- Arco da Rua AugustaLook for its large clock, allegorical figures and statues of Viriathus, Nuno Álvares Pereira, Vasco da Gama and the Marquês de Pombal.North side of the square
- Pátio da GaléHosts exhibitions and events within the square.Praça do Comércio
- Museum of Lisbon, Baixa branchHoused in the western tower.Western tower of Praça do Comércio
Photo spots
- Cais das ColunasFrame the marble steps of Cais das Colunas against the Tagus.At the river end of Praça do Comércio On the map
Interesting facts3
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36,000 square
The square covers about 36,000 square metres and is bordered by 79 arches.
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1910
It was classified as a National Monument of Portugal in June 1910.
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The upper floors of the surrounding yellow buildings are mainly government offices.
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History
The palace stood among the port, shipyards, Casa da Índia and offices administering Portugal’s colonies. The rebuilt square’s new name, Praça do Comércio, reflected its commercial role, with customs and port administration offices in the surrounding buildings. It served as a car park until the 1990s, then became a venue for cultural events and performances.
- 1511King Manuel I moved his residence from Castelo de São Jorge to Paço da Ribeira, completed that year.
- 1 December 1640The old square saw the end of the Iberian Union, including the arrest of the Duquesa de Mântua and the killing of Miguel de Vasconcelos.
- 1755The earthquake, tsunami and fire destroyed Paço da Ribeira and much of the lower city; the palace’s 70,000-volume library was lost. The palace was not rebuilt, and the site became part of Pombaline Downtown.
- 1775Joaquim Machado de Castro’s equestrian statue of José I was inaugurated at the square’s centre.
- 1875The eastern tower and Rua Augusta arches were completed.
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- 1 February 1908King Carlos I and his heir Luís Filipe were assassinated while passing along Rua do Arsenal at the square.
- 25 April 1974The square was a meeting and rally point during the revolution that overthrew Marcelo Caetano’s government.
How to get there
- TrainMetro: Terreiro do Paço station lies beneath the square, at its southeast end.
- TramAlight at Praça do Comércio; a route on the north side leads toward Belém.
- BoatCross-Tagus services use Terreiro do Paço terminal at the southeast end.
Sources: Praça do Comércio - Wikipedia · Lisbon/Baixa - Wikivoyage (see) · Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço) | Visit Li… · Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço) | Visit Li… · Praça do Comércio - Wikipedia · Praça do Comércio - Wikipedia · Praça do Comércio - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Phone
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Questions and answers
What is Rua Augusta’s connection to Praça do Comércio?
Rua Augusta links the square with Rossio.
What colour were Praça do Comércio’s arcades in 1910?
The buildings and arcades were painted pink when the republic was proclaimed.
Where can I find cafés and restaurants at Praça do Comércio?
Cafés and restaurants occupy many of the surrounding buildings’ lower floors.
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