Rossio Square

Rossio Square, officially known as Piazza Pedro IV, is located at the end of Via Augusta. It was the site of popular uprisings and celebrations, bullfights and executions. Today the square has become a favorite meeting place for Lisbon locals and tourists alike. Some of the cafés and shops on the square date back to the 18th century, such as Café Nicola. The square was built in the 13th century, and although it was destroyed in a major earthquake, it still maintains its basic appearance. The area of the square is small, the design imitates the Place de la Concorde in Paris, and the Portuguese-style gravel road that represents the characteristics of Portugal is laid. There are not only beautiful buildings on the square, but also beautiful fountain landscapes. In the center of the square stands a monument to Pedro IV to commemorate the king who gave up the throne and spent his life overthrowing the Portuguese autocracy, so it is also known as Pedro IV Square. If you look closely, there are four small female statues at the bottom of this monument, which symbolize justice, wisdom, strength and self-discipline, which is also Pedro IV's evaluation of himself. People usually come to the square in the evening, or feed the pigeons, or listen to the gypsy music played by the street band, and some people dance at will, which is really lively. There are also many 18th and 19th century buildings around the square, and there are hawker stalls selling spices scattered among them, and the fragrance is very strong, making people irresistible. In addition, it is also the transportation hub of Lisbon. The Metro Rossio station and most of the buses and trams pass through here, and it is also the place where Lisbon must pass every day.