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Marquês de Pombal

The lion and Pombal monument between Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII.

In short

Marquês de Pombal is the monument and roundabout between Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII in Lisbon. Look for the lion beside the statue of the statesman associated with rebuilding the city after the 1755 earthquake. Use the pedestrian crossings, then choose the avenue or the park as the main walk.

Category: Views & outdoor time
Area: Avenida da Liberdade
Address: Praça Marquês de Pombal, 1250-162 Lisboa
Guide note checked: 19 October 2026
Address checked: 19 October 2026 · Address source ↗

Why we send people here

Look for the lion beside the statue of the statesman associated with rebuilding Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake. We would make this the turn between Avenida da Liberdade and Parque Eduardo VII, rather than another long stop. Use the pedestrian crossings around the roundabout.

What to look for

Make room for this

Look for the lion, use the pedestrian crossings and continue along the avenue or into Parque Eduardo VII.

Planning your visit

Free outing: €0

Self-guided public-square viewing only. Transport, tours, shops and any indoor admissions are separate.

Use the pedestrian crossings around the traffic island. This is a monument-and-avenue walking idea, not a certified step-free route or a reason to cross traffic lanes.

Visiting information checked 19 October 2026 · Venue information ↗

Before you go

What does the listed price cover at Marquês de Pombal?

Marquês de Pombal lists Free outing: €0. Self-guided public-square viewing only. Transport, tours, shops and any indoor admissions are separate.

What should I know about access at Marquês de Pombal?

Marquês de Pombal: Use the pedestrian crossings around the traffic island. This is a monument-and-avenue walking idea, not a certified step-free route or a reason to cross traffic lanes.