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  • 5/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google • 2265 reviews
    This statue stands in tribute to King José I of Portugal of the royal house of Braganza. His main notability having been the defeat of the Spanish Invasion during the Seven Years War and largely leaving the governing to the Marquis of Pombal. The equestrian statue of the King is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lisbon. Itself in the iconic square of the busy Praça do Comércio. The statue is a fairly standard equestrian statue of the king wearing ceremonial dress. The statue stands on a pediment flanked by allegorical sculptures of Triumph and Fame symbolising the continental conquests of South Americas and Africa by the Portuguese. One side a a sculptural group with an elephant at it's centrepiece and the on other side is a very similar sculptural group , but with a horse at the centrepiece. A fantastic monument.
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  • 4/5 BradJill 5 years ago on Google • 4321 reviews
    In the centre of Praca do Comercio in Lisbon is an equestrian statue to King Jose I which was sculpted by Portuguese Machado de Castro in 1775. Here you see King Jose I in military attire. His horse is stomping on snakes which can be seen under the horse. The statue stands upon a oval plinth which includes allegorical figures on both sides. There is a royal emblem on the front of the plinth as well as a bronze portrait relief of King Jose I. This is an attractive statue that is worth seeing if you enjoy history and viewing monuments of national figures during your travels. Note, it is also worth taking a few minutes to view is the Arch da Rua Augusta at the north side of the plaza.
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  • 5/5 Алексей �. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the center of Lisbon is a lifelong equestrian monument erected in 1775 to the king, the reformer Jose 1. The king is depicted in armor, and his horse symbolically tramples with the hooves of snakes. Work on bronze sculpture was entrusted to the most famous architect of that era - Joaquim Machad de Castres, who later became a court architect. Jose 1 himself was a weak and cowardly monarch, so frightened by the earthquake of 1775 that he moved from the palace with an attack of claustrophobia to the camp. He entrusted to rule the country to the Marquis Pombal, the real hero of his time ... (Original) В центре Лиссабона находится возведенный в 1775 году прижизненный конный памятник королю - реформатору Жозе 1. Король изображён в доспехах, а его конь символически попирает копытами змей. Работа над бронзовой скульптурой была доверена самому известному архитектору той эпохи - Жоакиму Машаду де Каштру, ставшему после этого придворным архитектором. Сам Жозе 1 был слабым и трусливым монархом, на настолько испугавшись землетрясение 1775 года, что переехал из дворца с приступом клаустрофобии в палаточный лагерь. Страной править он поручил маркизу Помбалу - настоящему герою своего времени...
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  • 5/5 Flavio P. 2 years ago on Google • 408 reviews
    You can see the Dom José imposing statue through the arc at the end of Rua Augusta from a fair distance. It lies right in the center of the praça do comércio, proudly mounted in his horse and starring at the see. It serves perfectly as a meeting point for groups and people visiting the area.
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  • 3/5 Robert C. 3 months ago on Google • 1104 reviews New
    This is a perfect example of yet another equestrian statue in a European city. Outside of the fact that it seats in the middle of the commercial plaza there is not much remarkable about this statue. Good landmark for meeting points. That's about it.
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  • 2/5 Michal A. 2 years ago on Google
    Lisbon, Lisbon Lisbon it's like old hose bag, had a good face lifting but behind this detox it's a sad story; where are all those old people goes from all those building sold to airbnb w cheap aluminium windows? how it's feel like when more of national treasure been sold to foreigners investors who can not even name one of Portuguese Kings? shame that all beauty squares are filled up w flies selling drugs and if you try to question any of they drugs offers, you may be laughed in face or even vanished. but hey ! instead of small businesses and tiny pretty shops and ateliers selling goods, we have now LV, Guess and other necessary, must have in modern Lisbon live. it's almost like watching RuPaul show, all those "ladies" are not ladies on the end.
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  • 5/5 Mustafa A. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the symbols of the city. Embrace the good environment around you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chanyanat S. 5 months ago on Google • 211 reviews
    The architecture is absolutely stunning, and there are incredible spots to witness breathtaking sunsets.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Wu P. 2 months ago on Google • 1031 reviews New
    Grand statue in the center of the commercial plaza. During the day it's magnificent and during the night it's lit up spectacularly.

  • 5/5 Thomas G. 2 years ago on Google
    Reminds me someghing between Plaza Mayor, Madrid and San Marco Square in Venice. Not the best place but worth the visit.
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  • 5/5 Reinaldo I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Equestrian statue of D. José I. Genuinely well preserved. (Original) Estátua equestre de D. José I. Genuinamente bem conservada.
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  • 5/5 RGSOUNDF 4 years ago on Google
    The central piece of the otherwise gigantic and totally empty square, is the the horse statue of José I de Portugal (1714-1777), the king of Portugal whose reign spanned almost three decades, from 1750 to 1777, on whose watch the devastating 1755 earthquake happened and whose efforts (along with his most trusted minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquis of Pombal) initiated the massive rebuilding of the city. The King himself and his family have miraculously survived the terrible earthquake; they were spending the public holiday (the earthquake and the following tsunami took place on November 1st, All Saints' Day) outside of the city; however, till his last days José I de Portugal couldn't stand a thought of sleeping in a hard roof structure and always stayed in tents, fearing for a possible structural collapse. Note an elephant on the eastern side of the pedestal. Elephants served as a symbol of the great overseas discoveries of the Portuguese empire, with some of them remaining forever in history (one, Hanno, was gifted in 1514 to Pope Leo X, and the other, Suleiman, was sent to the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, 37 years later). The latter was featured as a "hero" of the 2008 book The Elephant Journey, by the greatest Portuguese modern writer José Saramago, the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. A stylized elephant footprint can be seen today by José Saramago's foundation, less than 5 minutes' walk from Praça do Comércio.
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  • 5/5 Sinval N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The equestrian statue of D. José I is written by the sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro. It is a remarkable sculptural work because it is the first equestrian statue in Portugal and the first monument on a public road dedicated to a living person. A curious fact was the main main difficulty felt by Machado de Castro was the fact that D. Jose refused to pose for the statue. The sculptor had thus to resort to other representations of the king, namely the effigy in profile in the stamp of the real coins and decided to accentuate the feathered helmet so as to divert the attentions of the face. The king was depicted as looking to his right, aligned with the horse's direction, which raises the front paw to the right. The horse's feet crush serpents on their way. The statue is framed by the Arch of Augusta Street behind you, which intensifies the representation of royal power. It is worth appreciating the work. (Original) A estátua equestre de D. José I é da autoria do escultor Joaquim Machado de Castro. É uma obra escultórica notável pois trata-se da primeira estátua equestre realizada em Portugal e o primeiro monumento em via pública dedicado a uma pessoa viva. Um fato curioso foi a principal principal dificuldade sentida por Machado de Castro foi o fato de D. José ter se recusado a posar para a estátua. O escultor teve assim de recorrer a outras representações do rei, nomeadamente a efígie em perfil no cunho das moedas de real e decidiu acentuar o capacete emplumado de modo a desviar as atenções do rosto. O rei foi representado como olhando para a sua direita, alinhado com a direção do cavalo, que levanta a pata dianteira da direita. Os pés do cavalo esmagam serpentes no seu caminho. A estatua é enquadrada pelo Arco da Rua Augusta atrás de si, o que intensifica a representação do poder régio. Vale muito apreciar a obra.
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  • 5/5 Zlatko L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice statue. (Original) Lijepa statua.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuno C. 4 months ago on Google • 435 reviews
    Very iconic landmark statue of King Jose I in the middle of the Praça do Comércio. Great spot to rest under the shade of the large monument after a busy day of site seeing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron A. 1 year ago on Google • 229 reviews
    A very picturesque statue standing in the middle of the praça comercio. At night it was beautifully lit up, and there are details to appreciate from all sides.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nate H. 3 months ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    Elephant. Stomping on some guy. Delightful. Imposing and commanding, this monument graces the centre of the square in a powerful way. Pigeons love it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Philippe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Well-preserved statue, right in front of the riverside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sérgio V. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful equestrian statue of Dom José I right in the center of Praça do Comércio. The pedestal that supports the statue also deserves a close look. (Original) Bela estátua equestre de Dom José I bem no centro da Praça do Comércio. O pedestal que suporta a estátua também merece uma olhada atenta.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stanisław A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful monument! (Original) Piękny pomnik !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Monument to the king Joseph I of Portugal, known as the Reformer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 P.P Lopez C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It does not close always open illuminated at night meeting place and free wifi zone precious soil (Original) No cierra siempre abierto iluminado de noche lugar de encuentro y zona wifi gratis suelo precioso
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 José Roberto A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An imposing and very realistic work, rich in details. Being the first equestrian statue ever made in Portugal, which had special and innovative techniques in its foundry, portraying the then king of Portugal Dom José I. The project took about 15 years, being inaugurated in 1775, during the festivities of the king's 61st birthday on 6 June. The monument is 14 meters high, and depicts the sovereign riding a horse, crushing snakes, facing the Tagus, and behind the Arco da Rua Augusta, providing greater grandeur to the work, Marques de Pombal has its bust figured on the pedestal beyond of real weapons. (Original) Uma obra imponente e muito realista, rica em detalhes. Sendo a primeira estátua equestre realizada em Portugal, qual teve técnicas especiais e inovadoras em sua fundição, retratando o então rei de Portugal Dom José I. O projeto levou cerca de 15 anos, sendo inaugurada em 1775, durante as as festividades do 61º aniversário do rei em 6 de Junho. O monumento possui 14 metros de altura, e retrata o soberano montado a cavalo, esmagando serpentes, está voltada para o Tejo, e atrás o Arco da Rua Augusta, proporcionando maior imponência a obra, o Marques de Pombal tem seu busto figurado no pedestal além das armas reais.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice area to visit in Lisbon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antonina 2 years ago on Google
    Nice popular square, full of tourists
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eurípedes Afonso da Silva N. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Equestrian statue of D. José I. Installed in 1775. Commerce Square. Lisbon. Portugal. Eugénio dos Santos. 38 ° 42'27.0 "N 9 ° 08'11.3" W (Original) Estátua Equestre de D.José I. Instalada em 1775. Praça do Comércio. Lisboa. Portugal. Eugénio dos Santos. 38°42'27.0"N 9°08'11.3"W
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  • 5/5 Igor U. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the famous monuments of the city. Good place for meetings and walks. In the evening, beautiful lights. (Original) Один из знаменитых памятников города. Хорошее место для встреч и прогулок. Вечером красивая подсветка.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 KARLOS O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the center of the Plaza del Comercio and facing the Tagus, stands this sculptural complex, built in 1774 by Joaquim Machado de Castro in collaboration with the architect Eugenio dos Santos. It was inaugurated in 1775. (Original) En el centro de la plaza del Comercio y mirando al Tajo, se alza este conjunto escultórico, levantado en 1774 por Joaquim Machado de Castro en colaboración con el arquitecto Eugenio dos Santos. Se inauguró en 1775.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giovanni Luis C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great statue (Original) Grande estátua
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  • 5/5 Guilherme R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Здорово
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  • 4/5 Celso C. 5 months ago on Google • 307 reviews
    Denkmal Reiter D.José I. Praia do comercio. Imposanter Platz vor dem Torbogen der Einkaufsstraße rua Augusta. Ein Muss wenn man Lissabon besucht. Viele Attraktionen auf dem Platz in verschiedenen Ausführungen. Das Denkmal selbst ist ein Hingucker auf dem großen Platz. Daumen hoch. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • 3/5 Murat Y. 7 months ago on Google • 262 reviews
    Located in the middle of the Praça do Comercio, this statue is an important work of the restoration work carried out in the square after the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. In this statue made in 1775, shortly after the earthquake of 1755, the king of the time, Joseph I of Portugal, is depicted on his horse.

  • 5/5 Akram K. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place must visit

  • 5/5 Joshika K. 3 weeks ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I enjoy spending time here, not to mention the breathtaking sunset views, which look fantastic. It's pretty crowded, and weather's chill.

  • 4/5 Jason M. 4 months ago on Google
    Must see attraction when visiting Lisbon.

  • 4/5 Gislaine F. 11 months ago on Google
    Right in the middle of the square.

  • 4/5 João L. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice statue located in the centre of one of the most important places in Portugal.

  • 5/5 FATEMA R. 1 year ago on Google
    Most popular place in lisbon.

  • 4/5 Elton 2 years ago on Google
    Statue gave me a weird look as I walked pass by it and food tasted terrible.

  • 4/5 ANAYET HOSSAIN R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very famous place in Lisbon, very busy all around the year tourist movement.

  • 4/5 Spencer Q. 1 year ago on Google
    A statue in the middle of the square with some stairs to sit on.

  • 5/5 Edith B. 2 years ago on Google
    very beautiful place!

  • 5/5 Antonio Luis Portela dos S. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical square...by the Tagus.

  • 2/5 Crapster M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a man on a horse. Big deal. As a tourist you don't know the history of this places any events so because of this you don't really know how to feel about it which is said but then again you are a tourist in a foreign country which is always happy to keep on visiting but of this monument you don't remember so much which might be sad if you're only would know more about the background story concerning the horse and such.

  • 5/5 Siempre A. 2 years ago on Google
    Impresionante estatua del rey José primero de Portugal erigida en la plaza de Comercio de dicha ciudad. La estatua es muy grande y al estar en el centro de la plaza impresiona mucho. Uno de los sitios a visitar cuando pasas unos días en Lisboa. Visita rápida y recomendable.

  • 5/5 world M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You look amazing (Original) 素晴らしい

  • 5/5 Afonso R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's nice to see (Original) Dá gosto de ver

  • 3/5 Anthony H. 5 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit if you're looking to do a walking tour round Lisbon.

  • 5/5 The P. 5 years ago on Google
    Joseph I (José I, 1714 – 1777) "The Reformer" , was the King of Portugal and the Algarves from 31 July 1750 until his death. Among other activities, Joseph was devoted to hunting and the opera. Indeed, he assembled one of the greatest collections of operatic scores in Europe.

  • 4/5 Henk B. 5 years ago on Google
    The statue is located on a gorgeous square with great harbour view

  • 4/5 SACHIT V. 6 years ago on Google
    An historical statue right in the middle of the commercial square at the Tagus river.

  • 5/5 Marcin T. 6 years ago on Google
    Great statue that is the focal point of the beautiful square in which it's located.

  • 5/5 mark d. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice monument

  • 5/5 Gabe Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful.

  • 5/5 Ezequiel Olivera S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great monument in a great square

  • 5/5 James A. 6 years ago on Google
    Recommended place to visit

  • 5/5 Sergej G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Breathtaking! (Original) Atemberaubend!

  • 3/5 Diego P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing but you can find it walking through the center in plata de la bolsa (Original) Da vedere ma la si trova passeggiando per il centro in plata de la bolsa

  • 2/5 Matthieu T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hi OPPO (Original) OPPO oi

  • 5/5 Eduardo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The set, about 14 meters high, stands in the center of the square, consisting of the bronze statue of D. José I, set on an elaborate stone pedestal, with a medallion representing the Marquis of Pombal. (Original) O conjunto, com cerca de 14 metros de altura, ergue-se no centro da praça, composto pela estátua em bronze de D. José I, situada sobre um elaborado pedestal em pedra, com um medalhão representando o Marquês de Pombal.

  • 5/5 Adrien D. 1 year ago on Google
    The most beautiful square of the city in my opinion

  • 5/5 Luís 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) First equestrian statue in Portugal The reign of D. Jose was marked by the policies of the Marquis of Pombal and of the Process of the Távoras that led to the expulsion of the Jesuits. The copper statue is located in the center of the Commerce Square, and is erected on a pedestal where there are other sculptures of both humans and animals. The horse is stepping on serpents, and the King's helmet is exaggerated to draw the attention of his face, since, because he refuses to land on the sculpture, he is far from perfect. In addition to the statue is possible to find the coat of arms as well as a medallion with the bust of the Marquis of Pombal (Original) Primeira estátua equestre em Portugal O reinado de D. José ficou marcado pelas políticas do Marquês de pombal e do Processo dos Távoras que levou à expulsão dos Jesuítas. A estátua em cobre situa-se no centro da Praça do Comércio, e está erguida sobre um pedestal em que se encontram outras esculturas tanto de humanos como de animais. O cavalo está a pisar serpentes e o capacete do Rei está exagerado para tirar as atenções do seu rosto, já que, por este se ter recusar a pousar para a escultura, está longe de ser perfeito. Para além da estátua é possível encontrar o brasão de armas bem como um medalhão com o busto do Marquês do Pombal

  • 5/5 Viktor Z. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muito bello

  • 4/5 leopardo l. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful bronze equestrian statue of King Jose I. Imposing. (Original) Bellissima statua equestre bronzea del re Jose I. Imponente.

  • 5/5 Nuno F. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The monument, a symbol of the national renaissance, was inaugurated on June 6, 1775, located in Praça do Comércio, by the sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro. It is a spectacular work. I love the place. (Original) O monumento, símbolo do renascimento nacional, foi inaugurado no dia 6 de Junho de 1775, situáda na Praça do Comércio, é da autoria do escultor Joaquim Machado de Castro. É uma obra espectacular. Adóro o local.

  • 5/5 Philip T. 6 years ago on Google
    fantastic statue.

  • 4/5 José Luis L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful statue and very well located. (Original) Hermosa estatua y muy bien ubicada.

  • 5/5 Bruno S. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic Monument (Original) Monumento Fantastico

  • 5/5 Ignacio A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice statue in a beautiful square. (Original) Bonita estatua en una plaza preciosa.

  • 4/5 Vik C. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice statue track in the center of the square (Original) Statua molto bella pista al centro della piazza

  • 4/5 Noam R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Equestrian statue of Dom José I which is of historic importance being the first statue with this innovative composition at the time. All in its square case: the place of commerce (Original) Statue équestre de Dom José I qui une importance historique étant la première statue avec cette composition innovante à l'époque. Le tout dans son écrin carré: la place du commerce

  • 5/5 Angelo B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful monument full of details in a grand square. (Original) Bellissimo monumento ricco di dettagli in una grandiosa piazza.

  • 5/5 David X. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful sculpture you should come here at sunset


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