Location: Lisbon
Top Things to do in Lisbon
Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Lisbon, Central Portugal
The museums of Lisbon celebrate the rich history and culture of this Portuguese capital city. The Maritime Museum is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who adore all things nautical, while the Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves is a hidden gem of colorful artwork. To fully appreciate the city’s dramatic stone architecture you can take a guided walking tour, or customize your own tour, making sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.
Restaurants in Lisbon
1. Estatua de Santo Antonio
2. Estatua com Cavalo
3. Ulysses Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Take an up-close-and-personal-look at Lisbon and surroundings as you gaze through a huge telescope on top of this ancient tower.
Reviewed By pparrothead - Wilmington, United States
My wife and I recently visited Lisbon and the Castelo de Sao Jorge was one of our favorite attractions that we toured. The Castelo....is preserved and maintained to such a high standard that you have to spend as much time as possible to visit all parts of it. The Ulysses Tower is one of the best spots as it has a commanding view of the city of Lisbon below it. The views from the Tower were fantastic in every direction and really made taking panoramic photos easy. Any visit to Lisbon and the Castelo de Sao Jorge would not be complete without a visit to the Ulysses Tower.
4. Arco do Triunfo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,817 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
Arco da Rua Augusta is a stone triumphal arch in Lisbon. The Triumphal Arch, Rua Augusta Street is a monumental building of approx. 30 meters high connecting Rua Augusta Street , the most famous and most beautiful street in Lisbon with the largest square in Lisbon, Praca do Comercio. The Triumphal Arch is crowned with the allegory of Glory and Bravery and the figure of Genius - the protective spirit of the city. The figures placed in the structure at the supports of the arch are the famous: Vasco da Gama, the Marquis de Pombal and the commander of Lusitania - Viriatus. It was built on Praca do Comercio to commemorate the reconstruction of the city after the 1755 earthquake. Originally, the structure was intended to serve as a bell tower, but in 1873 it was converted into an elaborate arch. A must see during the day and lit up at night.
5. Praca do Duque de Saldanha
6. Estatua a Almeida Garrett
7. Estatua do Marques de Pombal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
A beautiful statue in the center of the square depicting Sebastiao Jose de Carvalho e Melo known to everyone as the Marquis of Pombal. The bronze statue of the Marquis designed by Adaes Bermudes, Antonio Couto and Francisco Santos was placed on a tall column. The Marquis was a powerful prime minister who ruled Portugal from 1750-1777. He was instrumental in rebuilding Lisbon, which was damaged by the earthquake. The figure is facing the Baixa district, which was rebuilt under his supervision. A great figure of merit in Portuguese history is beautifully honored with a magnificent statue in the square named after him, Praca do Marques de Pombal. Magnificent and impressive, it is worth taking a close look and observing all the sculptures that make up the statue.
8. Sousa Martins Statue
9. Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 11,145 reviews
Erected in the honor of Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator in 1960, this is a dramatic work of art in stone that commemorates Portugal's many famous explorers and adventurers.
Reviewed By 400JamesM - San Diego, United States
Capture in one place - so many world famous explorers that truly sailed and settled the world. The large world map reproduced on the grounds depicts the voyages of discovery and extraordinary length and breadth of the Portuguese expansion in the late 15th century. South America - all of Africa - Asia - all the way to Japan! What huge accomplishments - nicely captured and celebrated!
10. King Jose I Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 307 reviews
Located in Lisbon's Praca do Comercio at the waterfront, this imposing statue is of Don Jose, the Portuguese king at the time of the 1755 earthquake that devastated the city.
Reviewed By Mairwen1
This 14 metre statue of King José I (1750 – 1777) takes centre-stage in the Praca do Commercio. King Jose sits upright, on his horse and is wearing the emperor's mantle (although most of my attention was taken with his rather spectacular feathered hat). It intrigued us that he appears to be riding over a nest of vipers. Are the snakes symbolic enemies? Around the base, there’s more mayhem. Limestone angels cavort with a baby elephant, a man is about to be be clobbered by a rearing horse and another is being trampled by an elephant. Unfortunately your view of these is a little obscured by a protective metal fence. Historically, this where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until the devastating 1755 Earthquake and tsunami, which completely destroyed the palace and along with it, much of Lisbon. Jose I was king at the time and the royal family quickly packed their bags and ran to Belem for safety. The statue was placed here to recognise the commitment and efforts Jose I and his minister, Pombal made in rebuilding the city after the earthquake. An international competition was held for the design drew entrants from around the world but Joaquim Machado de Castro’s design was the winner. The statue was finally unveiled on the king’s birthday in 1775. By 2012, centuries of exposure to the salt and, more recently, modern pollution had taken its toll and the statue was in danger of collapse. A conservation programme restored and stabilised the statue in 2013. The statue is by no means the only thing to see in the plaza. While you are here, there is the Rua Augusta Arch and viewing platform, Wines of Portugal Tasting Centre, Tourist Information Centre, Lisboa Story Centre museum and the Cais das Colunas at the pier, which is a perfect place to watch the sun set over the harbour.
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