Restauradores Square Square

Address: Praça dos Restauradores, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal

Restauradores Square (Praça dos Restauradores) is a historic city square in central Lisbon that commemorates Portugal’s restoration of independence in 1640. The square is defined by a tall commemorative obelisk and surrounding 19th- and 20th-century buildings.

The focal point is the obelisk set in the centre of the plaza, and the square is flanked by hotels, cafés and the entrance to the long tree-lined Avenida da Liberdade. The area is a common arrival point for visitors moving between the downtown Rossio district and the Avenida.

The space was developed as Lisbon expanded in the 19th century and has long served as a civic and transport hub in the historic centre. It has been a focal point for parades, public gatherings and urban circulation.

Restauradores Square sits between Rossio and Avenida da Liberdade in central Lisbon, within walking distance of the Baixa and Chiado neighbourhoods.

• Obelisk: The central obelisk commemorates the Portuguese Restoration of Independence of 1640 and lists key dates from that period.
• Location: The square sits at the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, making it a convenient access point to the main boulevard and nearby Rossio transport connections.

Restauradores sits at the upper end of Rua Augusta in Lisbon’s Baixa. It is served by Restauradores metro station (Blue Line) and is a short walk from Rossio and Terreiro do Paço. Numerous trams and buses run through the area.

• Head to Praça dos Restauradores at dusk to catch the monument's bronze statues and the Avenida da Liberdade axis lit up.
• Walk north from Rossio to Avenida da Liberdade for boutique shops and cafes; Restauradores makes a practical meeting point in downtown Lisbon.