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And again taking you back to nice pretty Lisbon, which lucky to have done so much travel here over the years, Again, it all started with my many interactions with this community since earlier days and a godfather of my oldest son, I am glad to have found me this picture in my cd rom vault that made write this post for you and me, Therefore, let me tell you about the Praça da Figueira of Lisbon !!! Hope you enjoy it as I.

The Praça da Figueira or Fig Tree Square is one of Lisbon’s most famous squares. Located in the heart of the Baixa district, It was long home to the city’s hospital, the Hospital Real de Todos os Santos, which was built between 1492 and 1504 and remained Lisbon’s main hospital from the 16C to the 18C ; whose foundations were uncovered during the construction of the current underground parking garage After the destruction of the covered market, the Praça da Figueira took on its present-day form. The Rossio metro stop opened in the 1960s.The square is served by Rossio metro station on the Lisbon Metro’s linea Verde or Green Line, as well as by some Carris routes and the Sintra Line service of CP Urbanos de Lisboa, at Rossio Train Station.

In its center ,see the equestrian statue of King Joao I of Portugal, who reigned over the country from 1385 to 1433 , erected in 1971. You’ll also see on one side towards praça Martim Moniz a sign reading Mercado: Praça da Figueira. This is indeed the descendant of the covered market, which, although much smaller, allows you to do some shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as local spirits. Today, the four-story buildings are occupied by hotels, shops, and cafes.

The view of the Sao Jorge Castle is admirable, You can take Tram No. 15 to Belem, or Tram No. 25, which will take you to Campo de Ourique. On foot, it’s easy; just follow the main shopping street (Rua da Prata) to the praça do Comércio if you want to reach the Tagus river, and then why not follow the river towards Cais do Sodre ! Alternatively, head to the neighbouring square, known as Praça do Rossio, and take the opportunity to take a look at the superb Gare do Rossio before heading up Avenida da Liberdade on your right for some luxury shopping! Awesome walks indeed,

A bit of history I like tell us that the Marquis of Pombal’s design for the Baixa district, On November 23, 1775, the land of Praça da Figueira was donated to the city of Lisbon by royal decree of King José I. Thus, an open-air market was born in the square ,then Praça da Erva, on packed earth. This later gave way to the construction of small stalls and the digging of a well. In 1834, trees were planted and lighting was installed, and in 1849, it was enclosed with iron railings. This construction would be demolished in 1883, and two years later, the new market emerged, inaugurated with pomp and circumstance in the presence of the royal family. The imposing iron building, lavishly decorated, occupied an area of ​​eight thousand square meters, with three naves and four turrets topped by domes. Over the next 64 years, it transformed Praça da Figueira into a central space of the city, bustling with life. The market grew in importance over the years, becoming one of Lisbon’s most famous landmarks. On January 16, 1947, the mayor, approved the building’s demolition at a municipal meeting.

The official Lisbon tourist office on Baixa district : https://www.visitlisboa.com/en/places/baixa-chiado

There you go folks, another memorable spot of my trips to Lisbon always looking forward to be back,eventually, You should come to see it too ! I was lucky to come several times, see my several posts on it in my blog, Lisbon is catchy, Again, hope you enjoy this post on  the Praça da Figueira of Lisbon as I,

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!