Portugal - Lisbon

Praça do Comércio Black & White

The Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) is on the bank of the Tagus river. the square is commonly known as Terreiro do Paço ( Palace Yard), because it was the location of the Paços da Ribeira (Royal Ribeira Palace) until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

Tram

A traditional yellow tram in front of the Rua Augusta Arch. The triumphal arch is the entrance point from Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) to Rua Augusta - a pedestrianized street which leads to Rossio Square.

Praça do Comércio

The Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) is on the bank of the Tagus river. the square is commonly known as Terreiro do Paço ( Palace Yard), because it was the location of the Paços da Ribeira (Royal Ribeira Palace) until it was destroyed by the great 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

Rua Augusta Arch

This triumphal arch is the entrance point from Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square) to Rua Augusta - a pedestrianized street which leads to Rossio Square. The view from the top of the arch is nice and well worth the 2.50 Euros fee.