Rossio is one of the most beautiful squares in Lisbon. People pass here everyday, rushing for work, and hardly take the time to look around. It's not only the beautiful monuments and the fountains, or its fascinating history... Rossio is a living book. Recently renovated, it hasn't lost any of its mysticism... Feel it around the D. Maria II National Theatre, where many plays were, and are, performed and seen by Kings and Queens, around the fountains used at the beginning of October to baptize the freshmen as they were about to enter the University -, around the cafes frequented by famous Portuguese personalities - like Cafe Nicola founded in 1929 - and yes, oh yes, smell it on freshly roasted chestnuts that have been sold in the Rossio Square for many many years.In the middle of the square there's a statue of Dom Pedro IV and at its foot the four female figures representing Justice, Wisdom, Strength and Moderation, qualities attributed to Dom Pedro himself. The originally called 'Dom Pedro IV Square', got the name Rossio from the local people and it's still today a traditional meeting point both for Lisboetas and visitors. [*]
11 comments:
Gorgeous photos, beautiful fountain, and fantastic history!! Wow, again!!
Very ornate. Thanks very much for the pics and the background info, it’s always interesting!
Linda a fonte e informação em dose quanto baste.
Ando cá intrigado ...
Justice, Wisdom, Strength and Moderation are what I pray for everyday! (Or they should because they are exactly what I need.) Thanks for sharing. I can smell the chestnuts! (And guess what? I haven't seen any of those around here, EITHER!) Thanks for the Saudades!
What we learn everyday! Thank you!!!
Ótimas fotos e muito informativo este post! Rossio realmente parece muito bonito!
Rossio is always beautiful. I go there almost every day and it is like visiting 1st time!
Intrigado com...???
Primeiro, fui uma técnica de levar a visitar ... o meu cacto!
Depois, não é preciso ficar furibunda e meter uns quantos ???? no fim da expressão. :)
Gosto da associação entre este blogue e o Cocabixinhos, mais nada!
LOL :)
O cocabixinhos é a minha liberdade, sem regras.
Vou sempre visitar-te :)
I've enjoyed all of your pictures of Rossio square.
Thanks for sharing with us! I hope I try that roasted chestnut and take the photo of the fountain one day. I love places that live their life, that 'have soul'. It must be relaxing to spend there time ;)
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