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Aerial view of Praca Dom Pedro IV, or Rossio Plaza, in Lisbon, Portugal, showing a large central column, fountains, patterned paving, and surrounding historic buildings with red tile roofs.
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Rossio

square, Lisbon, Portugal
Also known as: Dom Pedro IV Square, Rossio Square
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Aerial view of Praca Dom Pedro IV, or Rossio Plaza, in Lisbon, Portugal, showing a large central column, fountains, patterned paving, and surrounding historic buildings with red tile roofs.
Dom Pedro IV Square, Lisbon, Portugal.

Rossio Square, officially Dom Pedro IV Square, is a central public space in Lisbon, Portugal. It was completely rebuilt after the devastating 1755 earthquake under the direction of Prime Minister Sebastião de Carvalho, later the Marquês de Pombal. The square is part of the Cidade Baixa (Lower City) and is laid out in a grid pattern with streets named for their original intended occupants. Rossio Square serves as a traditional hub of activity and is the starting point for Lisbon's main promenade, Avenida da Liberdade. The square is also known for its historical significance, including the site of the Palace of the Inquisition, where the National Theatre of Dona Maria II was later erected.12

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  1. Lisbon - Disaster and reconstruction
  2. Lisbon - Cultural life
  3. Lisbon - City layout
  4. Lisbon - The Age of Discovery

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