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posted by vrobertson on 21 December 2010 at 10:04
The grand triumphal arch at the end of Camereio square is a really impressive sit which dominates the square. It commemorates the rebuilding of Lisbon after the tragic earthquake of 1755 when a large part of the city was destroyed. It is decorated with sculptures of great figures from Portuguese history and from the rebuilding of the city.
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Comercio Square
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posted by msteiner on 21 December 2010 at 09:47
The Padrao dos Descobrimentos is a monument to the great explorers of Portugal who chartered new corners of the world. It's an amazing sight and well worth seeing, as it's made in the shape of a ship with Henry the Navigator standing at the helm of the ship. Behind him are other great explorers including Vasco da Gama. All this is carved out of stone. Really incredible.
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Belem
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posted by dqueer on 4 August 2010 at 11:21
This must be the most impressive of Lisbon'd monuments. Its in very good condition considering its age and has some incredible carving on the outside. You can still really get a sense of how monks used to live in this place.
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Praco do Imperio
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