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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Lisbon, Portugal

From the Monument To Overseas Combatants of Portugal to the equestrian bronze statue of King João I

With a history that stretches back for millenia, it’s no wonder that Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, features monuments whose history is tied to different eras of the city and country. The Monument to the Discoveries as well as the landmarks in Rossio Square have especially notable connections to this history, but statues dedicated to […]

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The Praça do Comércio Becomes More Than the “Door” to Lisbon

Serving a New Function in the Economy of Lisbon

The Praça do Comércio (“Commerce Square” in English) sits right on the Tagus river in Lisbon, serving as a hub for all different types of activities. Commercial ships used to unload their goods directly onto this square to the point that it became known as the “door” to Lisbon that enabled the economy of the […]

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Rossio Square Becomes a Popular Meeting Spot for Lisbon Residents and Visitors

The Most Lively Square in Lisbon

Officially named King Pedro IV Square (Praça Dom Pedro IV in Portuguese), the plaza better known as Rossio Square or Praça do Rossio in the Pombaline Downtown area of Lisbon has been a hub of activity for centuries. It remains one of the liveliest sections of Lisbon with famous shops and notable stores on every […]

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The Monument of the Discoveries (Padrão dos Descobrimentos) Embraces and Cultivates the Legacy of Portugal

Celebrating the Portuguese Age of Discovery

Located along the Tagus River estuary in Lisbon, Portugal, the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument of the Discoveries) celebrates the Portuguese Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) during the 15th and 16th centuries. Standing 50 meters high with heroes of the era standing on a makeshift prow of a ship, the monument has become an […]

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