Monumento dos Restauradores — Attraction in Lisbon

Inaugurated in 1886, this monument memorialises the 60-year struggle for independence and final victory from Spanish rule that ended in 1640, a major event in Portugal's history. The limestone monument is in the form of a tapered obelisk that sits on top of an ornate three-tiered square pedestal having truncated vertices and decorated with two allegorical bronze statues, one of Independence (on the southern face) and the other of Victory (on the northern face), and along the side are brass panels which commemorate the major battles of the War of the Restoration. The whole is surrounded by ornate iron...

You can find the Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) at Praca dos Restauradores, just northwest of Rossio in the central area of Lisbon.

This is a 30 metre tall white obelisk monument, erected in 1886 as a tribute to Portugal's independence from Spain in 1640. The obelisk is quite decorative and sits upon a large pedestal. You'll see bronze figures of the Angels of Victory and Independence around its base.

Overall, this is an other interesting landmark in Lisbon. It is worth taking a few minutes to enjoy if you pass by Praca dos Restauradores during your...

Praca dos Restaurdores is another major square in Portuguese capital along with Praca de Comercio, Rossio and Marques Pombal squares. This one stands at the southern end of Avenida Liberdade, opposite the Marques Pombal square on the northern end. In the middle is a tall obelisk monument in honor of gaining independence from Spain after the 28 y war (1640-68) with battle names inscribed on it. On the pavement is another beautiful pattern of Calcada Portuguesa. TIP: You can catch the Elevador da Gloria funicular from here to reach the elevated Barrio Alto and Miradouro...