Dom José I
Lisbon, Portugal
It is a monumental equestrian statue of King José I, unveiled in 1775, commemorating the ruler from the time of the 1755 earthquake.
The Dom José I Monument is a monumental equestrian statue of King Joseph I, located in Praça do Comércio, one of Lisbon's main squares. The sculpture, created by Joaquim Machado de Castro, was unveiled in 1775. It commemorates the king who reigned in Portugal during the great earthquake of 1755 and played a key role in the city's reconstruction. The statue is a central point of the square and an important symbol of Lisbon's history. It is an iconic element of the urban landscape.
- Visit time: 20 min
- Website: cm-lisboa.pt/equipamentos/equipamento/info/d-jose-i
How long does it take to visit Dom José I?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Praça do Comércio — 10 m
- Cais das Colunas — 100 m
- Arco do Triunfo da Rua Augusta — 110 m
- Museu da Cerveja — 120 m
- Martinho da Arcada — 140 m
- Pelourinho de Lisboa — 240 m
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