Downtown Lisbon PORTUGAL

🇵🇹 Praça do Comércio — Lisbon’s Grand Welcome Standing proudly at the edge of the Tagus River, Praça do Comércio is one of Europe’s most magnificent squares — and once the main gateway to the city. For centuries, ships from around the world docked here, bringing explorers, goods, and stories that helped shape Portugal’s Golden Age. After the devastating 1755 earthquake, the square was completely rebuilt and became a symbol of Lisbon’s rebirth. Lined with elegant yellow buildings, arched walkwa

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