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👍👍 Largo do Carmo is a very interesting place, mostly by its various nearby attractions, such as one of the must-to stops on your Lisbon itinerary, the Convento do Carmo, an imposing building that partially survived the 1775 earthquake, also housing Carmo Archaeological Museum, or the Elevador de Santa... People often mention Carmo, square, Lisbon, Portugal, Largo, para, history, April, fountain, city,


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Largo do Carmo 13, 1200-203 Lisboa, Portugal

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  • 5/5 RGSOUNDF 4 years ago on Google • 453 reviews
    Largo do Carmo is a very interesting place, mostly by its various nearby attractions, such as one of the must-to stops on your Lisbon itinerary, the Convento do Carmo, an imposing building that partially survived the 1775 earthquake, also housing Carmo Archaeological Museum, or the Elevador de Santa Justa, right around the corner, via the small passageway of Travessa Dom Pedro de Menezes, the best way to beat the crowds (of its downtown entrance), or the headquarters of the National Guard (GNR General Command), an iconic landmark in Portugal's Carnation Revolution, where on April 25, 1974 the last Portugal's dictator Caetano officially ceded power to the rebels. A National Guard Museum (Museu da Guarda Nacional Republicana) is located in the same building. The square itself, formed by a convergence of about 4 or 5 streets, with its calming greenery, an XVIIIth century fountain (Chafariz do Carmo), and a Quiosque Lisboa, a round-shaped kiosk offering hot beverages, wine, snacks and light meals, with sitting-down area complete with chairs, tables, and umbrellas against the elements, makes the location one of the coziest in the city.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 BradJill 5 years ago on Google • 4324 reviews
    Largo de Carmo is a small, tree-lined square at the back of Igreja do Carmo. This is a place worth spending a few minutes to enjoy before or after visits to the church ruins and museum. This is where you find the entrance to this attraction as well. Here you will find several restaurants lining the square with outdoor seating as well as an interesting fountain structure designed by Angelo Belasco in 1771. The fountain adds to the atmosphere of the square and is worth having a quick look-see. This is a good spot to take a break from sightseeing if you fancy a sit-down, bite to eat and/or drink. The atmosphere is nice and the square feels more intimate and quieter than the many larger plazas spread around the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John “The Lisbon Guide” D. 4 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    The Revolution of April 25th 1974 The Carnation Revolution overthrew the authoritarian regime of the Estado Novo which ruled Portugal from 1932 to 1974 under the leadership of the fascist dictator called Salazar. The revolution was a peaceful event led by a military revolt and supported by the masses and with hardly a shot fired. They call it the Carnation Revolution because many of the soldiers placed carnation flowers in the barrels of their guns and others wore them in their lapels. The 25th of April is now celebrated every year throughout Portugal and is commonly known as Freedom Day. You must visit a beautiful square in Lisbon called Largo do Carmo, as this is the site where the revolution culminated with the eventual surrender of the regime and some of the attached photos were taken in this square. Here you'll also find a free to enter Museum dedicated to the National Guard and which tells the tale of the final push for freedom. We visit the square of Largo do Carmo every time we travel to Lisbon. There is a lovely Kiosk here where we can buy a beer and raise a glass to thank those who freed this amazing country and the city of Lisbon. I'm sure that the energy which we find in Lisbon comes from this square and the people who never gave up on democracy. The best time to visit this square is in May when Purple flowers burst from the Lisbon trees, transforming the already beautiful Lisbon into what must be considered one of the most stunning cities in the world. For much more on Lisbon Google - The Little Book of Lisbon
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E K. 1 year ago on Google • 1935 reviews
    Beautiful, tree lined square
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert C. 3 months ago on Google • 1104 reviews New
    One of the prettiest squares in Lisbon. Lined with flowering trees, with a nice understated fountain and the usual decorative cobblestones. Lovely architecture all around and as a bonus the Gothic Carmo convent is located here as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Md Fokrul I. 8 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Largo o carmo, it is a very fantastic place in lisbon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jocimar A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the Zona da Chiado you will find Largo do Carmo, with its jacarandas. In this area, the ruins of the Carmo Convent, built in the 14th century, where the Carmo Archaeological Museum is currently housed, resists. In front of the convent, there is the Chafariz do Carmo (1771), supplied by the Águas Livres Aqueduct, through the Loreto Gallery. Beautiful place for photos. (Original) Na Zona do Chiado encontra-se o Largo do Carmo, com os seus jacarandás. Neste largo, resistem as ruínas do Convento do Carmo, construído no século XIV, onde se encontra actualmente instalado o Museu Arqueológico do Carmo. Em frente ao convento, encontra-se o Chafariz do Carmo (1771), abastecido pelo Aqueduto das Águas Livres, através da Galeria do Loreto. Local bonito para fotos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manos B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful square with yakarants, the very impressive Fountain of Karmo built in 1796 and the ruins of Moni Karmo which was destroyed by the earthquake of 1755 and functions as an archeological museum. (Original) Είναι μία πανέμορφη πλατεία με γιακαράντες, το πολύ εντυπωσιακό Σιντριβάνι του Κάρμο χτισμένo το 1796 και τα ερείπια της Μόνης Κάρμο που καταστράφηκε από τον σεισμό του 1755 και λειτουργεί ως αρχαιολογικό μουσείο.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patxi G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to have a beer in the middle of the visit. (Original) Lugar agradable para tomar una cerveza en mitad de la visita.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna 2 years ago on Google • 514 reviews
    One of “must see” places in Lisbon

  • 3/5 Paulo N. 1 month ago on Google • 513 reviews New
    Beautiful square, with a fountain and next to one of the biggest attractions, the Convento do Carmo. Want to know more places and tips for your trip? Visit our YouTube Channel: @trips.flicks

  • 5/5 Jochen S. 3 years ago on Google • 289 reviews
    Nice place - to sit here in May is awesome when the trees are purple

  • 5/5 Corentin C. 1 year ago on Google • 286 reviews
    Place full of history where you can still see the dommages of the big earthquakes of Lisbon when looking at the church!

  • 4/5 Pedro F. 2 months ago on Google • 274 reviews New
    Very well preserved

  • 5/5 Peter S. 9 months ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Relax and unwind with a spritz, this is the right place for that.

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 2 months ago on Google • 34 reviews New
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  • 4/5 M G. 9 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Important historical place, but not quite as spectacular without explanations.

  • 5/5 Martino T. 5 years ago on Google
    Good vibes

  • 4/5 Wayan E. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small square in front of the Convento do Carmo. Here you can relax or have a coffee in one of the cafés. (Original) Kleiner Platz vor der Convento do Carmo. Hier kann man sich ausruhen oder auch einen Kaffee trinken gehen in einem der Cafés.

  • 5/5 carlos Miguel S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Largo do Carmo, will forever be linked to the April 25 revolution in 1974, when the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal fell, because it is there that the military barracks where the revolution began. But in this square they also have one of the most emblematic monuments of the city of Lisbon, the convent of Carmo, which fell largely in the famous 1755 earthquake, which devastated much of the city at the time. They are ruins worth seeing, and from where you can also have a good view of downtown (Original) O largo do Carmo, ficará para sempre ligado a revolução do 25 de abril em 1974, quando caiu a ditadura de Salazar em Portugal,pois é lá que está o quartel militar de onde se iniciou a revolução. Mas neste largo têm também uns dos monumentos mais emblemáticos da cidade de Lisboa, o convento do Carmo, que caiu grande parte no famoso terramoto de 1755, que arrasou grande parte da cidade a época. São umas ruínas dignas de serem vistas, e de onde se pode também ter uma boa vista para a baixa da cidade

  • 3/5 Kat F. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small square where you can drink coffee or sangria, or beer ... There are public toilets and perhaps the ubiquitous smell of urine ... We came here twice and twice it was the same ... Daunting ... (Original) Mały plac na którym można wypić kawę lub sangrię, ewentualnie piwo... Są tu toalety publiczne i być może stąd wszechobecny zapach uryny... Trafiliśmy tu dwukrotnie i dwa razy było to samo... Zniechęcające...

  • 5/5 Édis Evandro Teixeira de C. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The square is super friendly. Its environment does not seem to be crowded with tourists, it looks like a place where locals go to. (Original) A praça é super simpática. O seu ambiente não parece estar cheio de turistas, parece um lugar onde os habitantes frequentam.

  • 5/5 Niels F. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy place (Original) Gemütlicher Platz

  • 4/5 saad A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I mean, Mabh provided Google Google sorted me and his face (Original) يعني مابه زود بس قوقل طلعه لي وجيته

  • 5/5 Rui P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place and full of history. To not lose. (Original) Local muito bonito e cheio de história. A não perder.

  • 4/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the most inviting and friendly looking public spaces in Lisbon. Full of greenery, with a cute fountain in the middle and a coffee shop nearby. Named after the monastery and ruined church that occupy the eastern side of the square.

  • 5/5 Jochen K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place. Transition to the elevator. (Original) Schöner Platz. Übergang zum Elevator.

  • 4/5 Eva B. 1 year ago on Google
    Public toilets!

  • 5/5 Rui C. 5 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous piece of history

  • 4/5 Andreas G. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice Place to Drink a beer

  • 3/5 Kim N. 4 years ago on Google
    Busy place with great restaurants

  • 4/5 Ian w. 5 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed visiting this museum.

  • 4/5 Carlos Esteves São P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very important zone in the history of Portugal. (Original) Zona muito importante na história de Portugal.

  • 4/5 José Antonio Cano M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To see (Original) Para ver

  • 5/5 Stefan H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A perfect place to have a drink on one of the terraces after visiting the historic place. (Original) Un lugar perfecto para tomarse algo en una de las terrazas después de visitar el lugar histórico.

  • 5/5 Eduardo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Site of great historical importance. It was here that my father as a military man who participated in the Carnation Revolution on 25 April 1974 helped free Portugal from dictatorship. (Original) Local de grande importância histórica. Foi aqui que o meu pai como militar que participou na revolução dos cravos em 25 de Abril de 1974 ajudou a libertar Portugal da ditadura.

  • 4/5 Jorge S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Central, beautiful place to stroll and important in the history of Portugal. (Original) Local central, bonito para se passear e importante na história de Portugal.

  • 5/5 alexandre g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An emblematic place with an artisan market every 3rd Sunday of the month (Original) Local emblematico e com um mercado artesanal todos os 3os domingos do mes

  • 5/5 cristina f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small square full of history and charm ... (Original) Una piazzetta piena di storia e di charme...

  • 4/5 Emanuel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very central location in Lisbon ... with good terraces ... excellent viewpoints .... (Original) Sitio muito central em Lisboa... com boas esplanadas... excelentes miradouros....

  • 5/5 José Antonio Morato P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for a drink (Original) Ideal para tomar un copita

  • 5/5 Joaquim R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The surroundings and the history associated with the place. (Original) A envolvência e a história associada ao local.

  • 5/5 Jeane O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved it! (Original) Adorei!

  • 4/5 Victor L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small square, but serves as a resting point for anyone who is walking through the city. Pretty wooded, good for getting away from the sun. (Original) Praça pequena, mas serve de ponto de descanso para quem está caminhando pela cidade. Bastante arborizada, bom para fugir do sol.

  • 5/5 Lucineia P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lindoooo (Original) Lindoooo

  • 5/5 Camilo R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This plaza is extremely popular because it was where the Salazar dictatorship that dominated Portugal since 1926 ended. Hundreds of soldiers and civilians gathered there on April 25, 1974 to end the government of Marcelo Caetano. It is an emblematic square since with a carnation in the hand or rifle of each man, it was that the name "revolution of the carnations" was given to this military uprising. (Original) Esta plaza es sumamente popular ya que fue donde se le dio fin a la dictadura salazarista que dominaba a Portugal desde 1926. Cientos de militares y civiles se reunieron allí el 25 de Abril de 1974 para dar fin al gobierno de Marcelo Caetano. Es una plaza emblemática ya que con un clavel en la mano o fusil de cada hombre, fue que se le dio el nombre de "revolución de los claveles" a este levantamiento militar.

  • 5/5 José B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like and still like this wonderful Largo de Lisboa (Original) Eu gosto e continuo a gostar deste Largo maravilhoso de Lisboa

  • 5/5 Miguel M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth it. Monuments, music on the street, close to everything. (Original) Vale a pena. Monumentos, música na rua, perto de tudo.

  • 5/5 Hubert H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente


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