Praca Marques do Pombal (Marques do Pombal Square)-(Photo Op)

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Following the great earthquake of 1755 the Margues do Pombal was appointed Prime Minister and given the task of rebuilding the city. He decided to rebuild the downtown area in a style similar to other great European cities featuring an expansive central boulevard ending at a large roundabout with a park in the center, much like the Champs-Elysees in Paris. The park, commonly known as Praca Marques do Pombal, sits in the middle of the roundabout at the northern end of Avenida Liberdad. The parque features a large column with a statue of Marques do Pombal on top. The Marques is depicted holding a lion as a symbol of power and the base of the column consists of various carved stones configured in the shape of a tidal wave and destroyed buildings as a commemorative to the Great Earthquake. The column and statue are one of the most recognized symbols of Lisbon and makes for a great photo opportunity. The parque is next to Parque Eduard VII (see separate entry).

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Located in Praca Marques do Pombal, Lisbon

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1. Yodio Track 1