Experts' Choice Award Praca do Comercio
What the experts agree on
Lisbon's grandest riverfront plaza showcases stunning 18th-century arcaded architecture rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, with the Triumphal Arch offering sweeping city views and ornate facades that make it unmissable.
“Lisbon certainly doesn’t lack for stunning plazas, but perhaps the most important—the grandest of them all—is Praça do Comércio.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With its grand 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront Praça do Comércio is a square to out-pomp them all." Full review
Fodor's "The Triumphal Arch offers unique views over the city center and its surroundings." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Prince Luis Felipe, were assassinated on the square on 1 February 1908." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located right on the river, Lisbon’s massive main square is home to a plethora of gorgeous 18th-century architecture, all built after the devastating 1755 earthquake." Full review
Independent "Walk further down and you'll find yourself at the Praca do Comercio plaza, with its triumphal arch and waterfront promenade"
New York Times
