This large square commemorates the end of the Iberian Union, which restored the Portuguese crown after 60 years of a shared king with Spain.
In the center is a patterned pavement, surrounding a
30-meter high obelisk with two bronze figures on the pedestal depicting
Victory and Freedom.
On the west side is Foz Palace, the former residence of the
Marquis of Foz, now housing a national tourism office. Built from the
mid-18th to the mid-19th centuries, the palace may only be visited on occasional guided tours. The interior and its furniture were inspired by Paris'
Versailles Palace, and the most interesting rooms are the Renaissance-style
Stove Room, the Mirror Room, and the atrium of the chapel of Our Lady of Purity.
Next to the palace is a building known as Eden Cinema, now serving
as an aparthotel (which may be booked here).
Built in 1929, it is considered an Art Deco marvel, with
its lavish interior having masqueraded as a Russian hotel in the Wim Wenders
film "Until the End of the World."
A few steps away is the much photographed Elevador da Gloria, a
funicular that links downtown to the Bairro Alto district.
Another attraction in this square is Lisbon's "Hard Rock Cafe", which is always a popular destination for homesick tourists or
memorabilia collectors of the world-famous music-themed restaurant.
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Avenida
da Liberdade - The city's main avenue.
Rua das
Portas de Santo Antão - Pedestrian street lined with seafood restaurants.
Rossio
Station - A monumental train station.
Rossio
Square - Lisbon's elegant main square.
Figueira
Square - Busy square and transporation hub.
São
Domingos Church - A church marked by tragedy.
Comercio
Square - Monumental riverside square.
Municipal
Square - Home of the City Hall palace.
Rua
Augusta - The city's main shopping street.
Conceição
Velha Church - Church that survived the Great Earthquake.
Santa
Justa Elevator - An Eiffel Tower-like landmark with views over the city.
Marquês de
Pombal Square - A roundabout dedicated to one of the city's historical figures.
Edward
VII Park - The city's largest park.
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