Camões Square

This small square is the transition zone between Chiado and Bairro Alto.
In its center is a monumental statue of 16th-century epic poet Luis de Camões standing on a pedestal with other smaller statues of classical Portuguese authors. Behind it is a historical kiosk serving traditional Portuguese refreshments.

It faces Largo do Chiado, where there are two Baroque churches: Loreto (also known as "of the Italians") and Encarnação.
Here is also Lisbon's best-known café, A Brasileira, a meeting place of several generations of intellectuals and artists.
In front is a statue of poet Fernando Pessoa sitting in a chair, recalling the days when he used to write at this café.

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Visitor's Guide

Where: Chiado
How: Metro - Baixa-Chiado Station.

Attractions Nearby

São Roque Church - Home of the world's most expensive chapel
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara - A garden with a panoramic view over the city.
Chiado Museum - Museum of Portuguese contemporary art.
São Carlos Theater - The city's La Scala-inspired opera house.
Carmo Church - Romantic Gothic ruins evocative of the Great Earthquake.
Principe Real - Charming leafy square.
Miradouro de Santa Catarina - A terrace and café with a view.
Botanical Garden - An enchanting botanical garden.