Praca dos Restauradores (Restorers Square), Lisbon

The elongated Restorers Square, situated at the southeastern terminus of Liberty Avenue, derives its name from the momentous reinstatement of Portugal's independence in 1640, following 60 years of Spanish rule. Inaugurated in 1886, a prominent obelisk at its center commemorates the battles waged during the Portuguese Restoration War, with statues symbolizing Independence and Victory.

Distinguished by the iconic patterned tiles characteristic of Lisbon, this square is encircled by architectural gems from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Among these, Foz Palace stands out, a pink mansion that once served as the Ministry of Propaganda during the Salazar regime (from 1932 to 1974). Today, it houses the Portuguese Tourist Office, where you can conveniently purchase your Lisboa Card. Additionally, the palace's Hall of Mirrors hosts free public concerts.

Other noteworthy landmarks include the former Éden Cinema, now transformed into a hotel, adorned with a splendid Art Deco façade dating to the 1930s. The former Condes Cinema, built in a Modernist style in 1950, now hosts Lisbon's Hard Rock Cafe. Beyond that, don't miss the splendid fountain, which provides an excellent backdrop for photography and is particularly selfie-friendly.

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North of the square, the Glória Funicular offers convenient access to the Bairro Alto neighborhood.