Praça do Comércio

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Terreiro do Paço station (Blue Line).
• Tram: Trams 15 and 25 stop nearby.
• Arch: A lift and stairs lead to the top of the Rua Augusta Arch.

The story of Praça do Comércio

For centuries the royal palace stood here by the Tagus River, until the great earthquake and tsunami of 1755 destroyed it. The Marquis of Pombal rebuilt the Baixa district in a grid with this vast square as its gateway from the river.

Yellow arcaded buildings frame it on three sides, with a statue of King José I in the centre and the Rua Augusta Arch leading into the city.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Climb the arch for views over the square.
• Climb the Rua Augusta Arch for views over the square.
• Walk along the river to Cais do Sodré.

What's around Praça do Comércio

• Rua AugustaPedestrian shopping street.
• Cais das ColunasSteps into the river.
• Lisbon Story CentreInteractive history museum.
• Alfama10 minutes uphill.

Questions travellers ask