Praça do Comércio

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Praça do Comércio is a grand waterfront square in Lisbon, Portugal, renowned for its arcaded yellow buildings, central statue of King José I, and role as a historic commercial and political hub.


Statements (47)
Predicate Object
instanceOf city square
public square
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Terreiro do Paço
builtOnSiteOf Paço da Ribeira royal palace
city Lisbon
connectedTo Baixa Pombalina
Rua Augusta
country Portugal
designedUnder Marquês de Pombal
hasArchitecturalStyle Pombaline
hasBuildingUse cafés
government offices
restaurants
shops
hasColor yellow façades
hasFeature arcaded buildings
central equestrian statue of King José I
large open plaza
riverfront promenade
triumphal arch
hasMonument Arco da Rua Augusta
equestrian statue of King José I
hasNearbyTransport Terreiro do Paço metro station
river ferry terminal
tram stops
hasUse public events
tourism
transport hub
hasView 25 de Abril Bridge
south bank of Tagus River
historicalFunction commercial hub
political center
royal reception area
locatedIn Lisbon
Lisbon city centre
locatedInDistrict Baixa
locatedOn Tagus River waterfront
notableFor Pombaline urban planning
arcaded yellow buildings
historic commercial role
political significance
overlooks Tagus River
rebuiltAfter 1755 Lisbon earthquake
rebuiltInPeriod 18th century
shape U-shaped
touristRegion Lisbon metropolitan area

Referenced by (3)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Baixa Pombalina of Lisbon
contains
Lisbon
hasLandmark
Baixa
hasPart

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