1775 – King José I Monument, Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal
Architect: Joaquim Machado de Castro
The centrepiece of the rebuilt Praça do Comércio was the equestrian statue of King José I, inaugurated in 1775. This bronze statue, the first monumental statue dedicated to a king in Lisbon, was designed by Joaquim Machado de Castro, Portugal’s foremost sculptor of the time.
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Clerkin, Paul (2009, October 2). *1775 – King José I Monument, Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1775-king-jose-i-monument-lisbon/ (Updated 2026, March 5)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1775 – King José I Monument, Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal." *Archiseek.com*, 2 Oct. 2009, https://www.archiseek.com/1775-king-jose-i-monument-lisbon/. Updated 5 Mar. 2026.
Published October 2, 2009 | Last Updated March 5, 2026
