Architecture of Lisbon

1775 – King José I Monument, Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal

Architect: Joaquim Machado de Castro

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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.

Published October 2, 2009 | Last Updated March 5, 2026

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