King Jose I Statue - (Photo Op)
free, Lisbon, photoop, history, Lisboa, Baixa
The statue of King Jose I sits in the middle of Praca do Comercio (see separate entry). King Jose I was king from 1750-1777 making him the king that was in power when the Great Earthquake hit Lisbon in 1755. He is probably most famous for appointing his prime minister, Marques do Pombal, to be in charge of the restoration of the city following the earthquake. The Marques was reputed to be extremely creative (he basically redesigned the downtown area) but also power hungry and ruthless. It is said that he extended his reach well beyond that of restorer of the city into all aspects of the economy and politics (see separate entry under Praca Marques do Pombal).
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in Praca do Commercial, Lisbon
Tracks:
- Yodio Track 1