Marquess of Pombal Square Square
Large civic square in Setúbal named after Pombal
In Setúbal, the Praça do Marquês de Pombal sits at the city centre. Locals and visitors pass its statue en route to waterfront seafood restaurants, markets and ferry connections across the estuary.
Marquess of Pombal Square at a Glance#
Address: Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisbon, Portugal
Website: https://www.visitlisboa.com
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Marquess of Pombal Square#
Marquês de Pombal has its own Metro station (Marquês de Pombal) served by the Blue (Linha Azul) and Yellow (Linha Amarela) lines. Many buses cross the square; it’s a short walk (about 10-15 minutes) up Avenida da Liberdade from Rossio and roughly 15-20 minutes on foot from the top of Bairro Alto.
Tips for Visiting Marquess of Pombal Square#
- Take the Metro: Marquês de Pombal station is served by the Blue (Linha Azul) and Yellow (Linha Amarela) lines - get off here and walk to the roundabout.
- For the best photo of Avenida da Liberdade opening toward Baixa, stand on the north curb facing south in late afternoon light.
- Skip the inner traffic circle and head up the stone steps toward Parque Eduardo VII for a quieter vantage point and better perspective of the avenue's geometry.
Best Time to Visit Marquess of Pombal Square#
Any time outside the height of summer is good: Lisbon's plazas are about light and movement, and the square is best enjoyed when the day is not being swallowed by tourists.
Weather & Climate near Marquess of Pombal Square#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 15° | 11° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 51 mm | some cloud | 67% | 4.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 5 mm | clear | 62% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 23° | 6 mm | clear | 61% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 18° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
