{"id":59464,"date":"2024-05-31T13:45:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=59464"},"modified":"2024-05-31T13:45:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:45:45","slug":"the-praca-do-comercio-commerce-plaza-and-pink-street-in-lisbon-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2024\/05\/31\/the-praca-do-comercio-commerce-plaza-and-pink-street-in-lisbon-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"The\u00a0Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio (Commerce Plaza) and Pink Street in Lisbon, Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located on one of the busiest streets in Lisbon, The Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio or Commerce Plaza is certainly worth strolling around or stopping for a meal in one of the restaurants in the plaza. There are several features within the plaza that can’t be missed including the Rua Augusta Arch and the Statue of King Jose I. Located on the shore of the Tagus River, it was the location of the palace until the great earthquake of 1755 destroyed the palace and the plaza was rebuilt. The actual plaza is 175 meters by 175 meters or 30,600 square meters (574 feet by 574 feet or 329,000 square feet) making it one of the largest plazas in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top of the Arch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Inside of the Rua Augusta Arch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Busy Streets Around the Plaza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Statue of Jose I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Details on the Statue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Rua Augusta Arch is certainly quite impressive and is dedicated the valor and history of Portugal and was built after the earthquake of 1755 to commemorate the rebuilding of the city. There are several statues on the arch including one of the famous explorer Vasco da Gama. There is certainly no missing the statue of King Jose I riding his horse that is located at the center of the plaza. There is also a beer museum located in the plaza, but we didn’t visit it during our trip to Lisbon. We did, however, stop at one of the local restaurants to enjoy a charcuterie board with a variety of artisanal meats and cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standing in the Commerce Plaza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Another View of the Arch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dramatic Statue of Jose I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Architecture of the Plaza Buildings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Busy Restaurant where We Ate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Located near the plaza is a unique attraction in Lisbon that is known as “Pink Street” for obvious reasons. There are many restaurants and stores located on Pink Street, but you are likely to find lots of tourists posing dramatically as they take selfies of themselves. The rainbow-colored umbrellas that are suspended above the street add to the ambiance. We happened to be there just as the light of day was disappearing, which gave it an interesting glow. We decided to grab dinner at one of the local restaurants and sit outside by the street so that we could people watch while we enjoyed our meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charcuterie Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pink Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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People Watching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Beer Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Enjoying Pink Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are going to do any walking in the old town area of Lisbon, you will likely end up at Commerce Square at some point. The weather was overcast during the day that we visited, but that didn’t detract from the beauty of the arch and statues or of the architecture of the buildings. Pink Street certainly isn’t a must when visiting Lisbon, but it is a fun destination, especially in the evening, for those looking for a different experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Dinner on Pink Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Looking Up at the Umbrellas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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King Jose I<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Located on one of the busiest streets in Lisbon, The Pra\u00e7a do Com\u00e9rcio or Commerce Plaza is certainly worth strolling around or stopping for a meal in one of the restaurants in the plaza. There are several features within the plaza that can’t be missed including the Rua Augusta Arch and the Statue of King Jose … <\/p>\n

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