Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Largest square of the Iberian Peninsula
- Covered by a beautiful city garden
Time required: 30 minutes
Public transport:
- Tram Line 15: Mosteiro Dos Jerónimos stop
Address: Praça do Império, 1400 Lisbon
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Photo: Ferdi's - World
Things you need to know:
- Praça do Império (Empire Square) is a large city square in Lisbon
- It was built for the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition
- With its size of 280m by 280m, it is the largest square of the Iberian Peninsula and one of the largest in Europe
- On the north side the magneficient 15th century Jerónimos Monastery boarders the area
- A beautiful city garden occupies the center of the square. The garden is 3.300 m2 (35520 ft2) large and has a sizable fountain in the middle
- The sqare commemorates the power and greatness of the old Portuguese Empire
What to do there:
- Relax in the beautiful garden enjoying the view of the majestic Jerónimos Monastery
Tips & Insights:
- To cross the road to reach the sea front go through the tunnel
- Do not miss the best pastries in town: the café Antiga Confeitaria de Belém (near the monastery) serves delicious custard tarts since 1841
