A very beautiful place to room around with the sea on one side, all monuments on the opposite side, fabulous restaurants on one side & multiple tangerine trees on the side. You can see multiple boats & birds too. Excellent place to spend your lunch time. 😍😍😍

Lovely public square. Open 24 hours. We went there during the day and also at night. It is a popular square among locals and tourists alike. There are musicians playing. It is lively and Nice atmosphere. It is also steps to the water

Beautiful sun-filled plaza for exploring, having lunch and seeing the beautiful coastline by Lisbon. A definite go-to spot for any tourist, and a perfect spot for taking photos. One of my favourite places

The plaza is definitely worth seeing when in Lisbon. The gates and statues themselves are impressive, but there's also a great waterfront view. You can even step down into the water, making sand castles along the patches of sand and cooling off from the sun. We spent a bit of time just enjoying the water and scenery; it's a very peaceful way to spend time in Lisbon. Overall, I'd highly recommend visiting!

Lovely public square. Open 24 hours. We went there at 9 PM and walked around till almost midnight. There are musicians playing lovely songs and lots of people, young and old, dancing under the columns. Really lovely atmosphere overall.

It's located right next to the harbour. Wonderful place to walk around, take river cruise, have food or simply relax near the shore. Though it's very crowded some time, but there is enough room for everyone. We visited it during day and night. Both the time it felt different. Would love to visit it again.

A central landmark with some restaurants surrounding it. However the best spot to be isn’t the plaza itself but anywhere along the sea front. A great place to hang out especially during the evening.

A must see in Lisbon and it doesn't feel crowded as it is such a spacious square. Easily accessible by metro or other public transport. Make sure to walk through the arc as it is just as beautiful from below and the other side.

This is the square you see on most Lisbon travel ads, postcards, etc.... Once the site of the Royal palace, it was totally devastated by the 1755 earthquake. It is Marquis de Pombal - great Portuguese statesman who's responsible for its today's appearance (as well much of Lisbon), who took care of rebuilding the capital. Square is huge (apparently the biggest in Europe) and very beautiful - lined on three sides with Ministries and state arched edifices, while the southern side is open to the Tagus river. In the middle is the equestrian statue of King Jose, king of that time (1750). Great place to make terrific pics and cool down by the river with terrific views. The square is also a central transport hub, as many tram, bus and subway lines stop here. Just avoid the restaurants around, as they're highly touristic.

To rate Praça do Comércio is like to rate the Eiffel Tower in Paris, for both, in a way, are more than emblematic to the image of a city. Praça do Comércio is one of the very familiar and common images that come to mind when Lisbon is mentioned, along with the old neighborhoods of Alfama and Mouraria, tramways, and Rossio Square. Our personal impression of the majestic square wasn't that of utter excitement. The design of the square is a "forced" one, meaning that the overall layout that has been progressing throughout centuries is gone, razed to the ground by the 1775 earthquake. In the absence of the magnificent Ribeira Palace and other important buildings such as Casa da Índia, the square feels too gigantic and too deserted. The images of the pre-1775 square can be found through reproductions of the contemporary engravings from XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries, and on the modern ceramic tile mural ("azulejos") at the Miradouro de Santa Luzia, in Alfama. To our taste, the sheer enormous scale of the landmark just doesn't feel as warm or inviting as several other squares in Lisbon, and even less "human" than, say, the nearby Praça do Município. The central piece of the square, the horse statue of José I de Portugal, the king of Portugal, on whose watch the earthquake happened and whose efforts initiated the massive rebuilding of the city, is very interesting. Note an elephant on the eastern side of the pedestal. Elephants served as a symbol of the great overseas discoveries of the Portuguese empire, with some of them remaining forever in history (one, Hanno, was gifted in 1514 to Pope Leo X, and the other, Suleiman, was sent to the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II, 37 years later). The latter served as a "hero" of the 2008 book The Elephant Journey, by the greatest Portuguese modern writer José Saramago, the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature. A stylized elephant footprint can be seen today by José Saramago's foundation, less than 5 minutes' walk from Praça do Comércio. At the northern side of the square, Arco da Rua Augusta shouldn't be missed. Even though, strictly speaking, not being a part of Praça do Comércio, Cais das Colunas, a small riverfront pier with two columns, or pillars, and marble steps, usually half-covered by water, served as the noble entrance into the city, through which kings, queens, heads of state and other official "celebrities" have arrived. The site definitely merits a quick stop. At the western side of the square, the corner of Praça do Comércio and Rua do Arsenal, look up to discover a plaque commemorating the assassination of Carlos I, the 44 year-old King of Portugal, who was killed by terrorists at this spot, together with his 20 year-old heir apparent, Luís Filipe, Prince Royal of Portugal. Of course, all around the square, under the arcades, there are cafes, restaurants, wine cellars, tourist and visitors centers, sightseeing companies outposts, etc.

Wow ! Really lovely and lively part of Lisbon. Great arcitecture ,really nice restaurants/ bars located around here. Live entertainment by way of singer at the steps to the water and clever arts by rock stacking and sand sculptures. Kids loved looking and watching them be created 👍

It is a beautiful piece of art! Has nice restaurants with cool music and tables outside to enjoy the weather. If you love art and crafts, you can find locals selling their art/ products. Lovely place!

Spacious, nicely built square in the heart of Lisbon, surrounded by spectacular buildings and monuments. It offers a beautiful, wide-angle view of the Tagus River. It is worth watching during the day and in the evening. It is easily accessible from St. Jerome’s Monastery by tram nr. 15.

Downtown Lisbon in the town square area. A delightful mishmash of small streets, steep stairs, cobblestone alleys, and unique store fronts. These fantastic sculptures were all over the area. You could easily spend days walking around the town and still not experiencing even a hint of what Lisbon has to offer.

A nice place for a sundowner. Pros: 1. Waterfront is very good - walkways, place to sit down, performances on Sundays 2. Many cafes in and around the area Cons: 1. Finding a parking space is tough, dump the car if possible 2. Beware of pickpocketing

Nice lively plaza facing the Tagus river. We'd visited on Christmas eve, so, many places were closed but it was still bustling.

Very nice place right on the water as a prelude to the lively Rue Augusta. All in all, a unique and incomparable urban situation. Partly, of course, the place is also very popular with tourists. Accordingly, there are numerous cafés and bars here.

Nice square with king Statue. Lots people around here, busy spot. Lots young people here, The sand is nice soft, sallow, beautiful beach view. You also can see the Big JESUS statue and the Bridge. My kids stay here nearly 2hours because of the sand sculptures.

It was less crowded than Rua Augusta so I was able to take many nice pictures specially when it was night. It's next to the sea so you can actually enjoy both views at the same time. Many restaurants are available as well on both sides of th status. Tram station is right in front of it.

A beautiful main square with touching historical significance. We joined a walking group and an awesome guide that provided breakdown of how Commerce Square played a role in the revolution (notably being used as a meeting place and had a radio song as a code to when to meet there). It is expansive and stunning. It is right along the water and is teeming with shops and restaurants along the periphery of the grounds. A must see in Lisbon!

A must see! It's a beautiful square with access to the water. Very clean and well maintained. You'd want to stay maybe half an hour but not much longer.

Cool area to pass by if you’re in the vicinity. Tons to look at or even to hang around. A lot of tourists here for obvious reasons but I think it’s worth visiting

Really nice place for lots of photos. Lots of great restaurants all around it. Great place for hanging out. Beautiful surrounding. Must visit when in lisbon.

Nice place to visit. Lots of beautiful views and shopping areas. Lots of history. Ocean view is also very good. City view is cool. Nice colourful buildings and architecture.

Such a beautiful place. I found a spot, sat down, and enjoyed the scenery. There was a violin playing in the background, kids playing football, and people enjoying themselves. Loved every moment.

Nice place to visit. It was home to Lisbon’s Royal Palace until the earthquake brought it to the ground on 1755. The palace now stands elsewhere, and this historical palace has been restored with ornate arches. You can enjoy an amazing view of the River Tagus standing from that spot.

Beautiful square in Lisbon where as far as I am concerned the city comes together. From this square you can easily walk into the historic center, along the water or towards Alfama. The square is always lively, nice to sit or eat at one of the restaurants.

This is a beautiful place, the entire city is so full of gorgeous architecture and history. The have a huge Christmas tree near the arch, which I didn't know you can go inside and cling to the top. They also have some sculptures in different parts of the plaza. There are mini tours for sale that would take you around historical places in small vehicles.

It was a plaza where performances and outdoor cafes came together. It's romantic because it's located right next to the sea. If the weather is nice, it will be very beautiful.

Stunning square one of the most beautiful that I visited. Stunning architecture all around with view across the river. Lots of nice places to eat (a bit more pricey but you're paying for the location) and a great little museum called the Lisbon Story Centre...which gives the history of Lisbon with a focus on the Praca do Comercio.

Very important historical landmark with beautiful architecture and history. Next to the water with several picture spots. It is well cared for, clean and lots of bus and tram connections with a metro stop 5 minutes away, easy to get to on foot and by transit. You must visit on your trip to lisbon

A beautiful square with some stalls selling hand made jewellery amongst other things. Some nice bars and restaurants to sit outside in the sunshine and watch the crowd bustle around.

A nice big open square with very nice architecture and buildings on both sides. We found the square a bit empty in terms of activities. Apart from taking photos, there was nothing else that we could do. On closer inspection, some buildings require maintenance to upkeep their appearance. The restaurants didn't have too many diners either. We picked up a cod fish cake with cheese filling at one of the shops for €6.50. We noticed afterwards that it was considered pricey.

Terrifically empty square in the heart of old Lisbon, with views up the main high street and into the bay. Surrounded by interesting (allegedly) shops and sparsely marked with curious statues and monuments, it’s a worthy place for a few photos, a quick rest of the old legs, or some delightful people watching.

Beautiful. Best time to come -- after sunset, there will be lots of street artists and crowd. At 9 PM, less people, good for taking night view photo. Morning time in September day time just purely too warm.

Immer wieder beeindruckt wenn ich auf diesen Platz komme. Er ist gut mit den Öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln zu erreichen, und bietet neben sich selbst auch Lokalitäten aller Art. Allerdings ist man, wie immer, in den Lokalen weiter weg, zumindest preislich besser aufgehoben.

If you are in Lisbon for the first time, this is a place to visit. I suggest taking a walking tour so you can make it a learning experience, work out (quite a few hills), and meet people at the same time. We took a city center free walking tour with Takefreetour. (Pedro was very knowledgeable, you tip tourguides at the end of the tour). We also did a free walking tour through Alfama. They are both very interesting with lots of story and history. We did these tours at aft/eve, more enjoyable this way. They have tours in different languages.

Beautiful square with a lot of things surrounding it. Keep an eye out for pick pockets. Good, central place to start out your visit of Lisbon if you'd like to.

Great place to visit. So many amazing experiences. The people, food and everything - thank you Portugal.

This square is commonly known by the locals as Palace Square. This huge open space was the site of the royal palace for 400 years. Nowadays the spacious arcaded buildings are converted administrative offices such as Lisboa Welcome Centre, Lisboa Story, gallery, restaurants and shops. Triumphal arch and the statue of King José I dominate the square,so it's also known as Black Horse Square. There are some interesting modern statues erected here. Impressive and popular place for cultural events and festivals as well as just for an enjoyable stroll around the pier.

It's one of my fav parts of Lisbon to come and chill. The sunset view here is great. Be aware of your surroundings, just like any other major European city you have a share of pickpockets in vicinity, and also some lads trying to sell you stuff, they usually don't push but it can be a bit annoying sometimes.

The historic center of Lisbon is wonderful, with its monuments, history, in the streets there are wonderful terraces where wines, liqueurs, sweets and typical Portuguese dishes are served, the Portuguese are very kind and gentle...it is worth visiting.

Very nice area. By the Tejo river and loads of tiny streets nearby. Also museu da cerveja is located here. This square is a good reference point to start a walking tour or a tuktuk tour as well.

No tickets required to check out this famous historical spot. You’ll get to see some beautiful art and architecture while enjoying cold drinks, savory snacks, or even lounging at one of the many restaurants nearby.

Love Lisbon! This area was fun to walk around and so clean! It's near the water port where ferry and boats come in. Alot of history. It's free to the public.

A lovely square to walk around. I lived around when having my holidays at Lisbon. Great location - close to a lot of attractions and when it was sunny the view is really open and nice. It is also at a great transportation area, loads of shops, restaurant and bus station near by! The most amazing part is that it is so close to the river and you could enjoy the stunning view!

A beautiful place. The statue as well as the arches and buildings. The waters edge is amazing as well. A fun place to ride one of the electric scooters

What I would consider to be Lisbon’s main square is beautiful and historic. If you’re there and it’s hot make sure to bring a hat and sunglasses! Be wary of the cafes and restaurants around the square, the prices are very obviously knocked up because of tourists

One of the largest square in Europe. And you must definitely visit it. It is opposite of lisbon story center facing the famous river.

Highly recommended! Very beautiful, with lots of restaurants nearby, great view of the river, lots of free tour guides here (meeting point) which I also recommended doing, because you learn so much about the city and places worth visiting.

An amazing huge square to chill at or take pics or just enjoy your moment around.... Next to the ocean with a mesmerizing view at the pont 25 abril... (After couple of mins walk crossing the street)

Nice spot with a very beautiful view of the river/see, the bridge and the Christ statue. The square is huge and there a nice symmetrical building around it.

beautiful place , many details to be appreciated

Large plaza in the tourist area of the city. Plenty of (pricy) restaurants, and great views when the weather is nice. Nice to wander through and look at, but not worth going out of your way for.

It's a delight to sit in one of the restaurants in Praça do Comércio / Arco da Rua Augusta, having a few drinks for a fair price on a sunny Lisbon afternoon!

Good place to visit even at night or felt safe.

The largest and most famous square in Lisbon is located near the Tagus river and is a work of reference the pombaline reconstruction. The Praça do Comércio was rebuilt in the eighteenth century, after the earthquake of 1755, and was previously called the Palace Square which housed the royal palace. At the time of discovery, between the fifteenth and sixteenth century, this was the center of life of Lisbon and its gateway to the sea

Lovely square with monuments, beautiful architecture, people watching, tourism, water is close, shopping is close.

Magnificent. Safe. Free. Great views.

This square has seen a lot of history over the years...A vibrant reminder of times past and celebrations of today...From concerts to new years gatherings you will find it here...Resident Cowboy and supporter of the economy of Portugal since 2016

Very good place to walk and relax - a lot of space and a feel of crowd. If you come 15 minutes before sunset, there will be observed a range of colors before darkness. The entrance is free.

One of the most common sightseeing places of Lisbon. Very nice square, lots of restaurants, tourists. You can watch sunset near the river. Highly recommended. Also very nice entrance from the city center.

Very spacious and bright! Feels clean and plenty of life around. People singing, riding skates, and police in the corners keeping an eye on everything.

The square is grand and popular among tourists with a busy street full of tuk-tuks, cars and tour buses. There are several restaurants around and you can walk towards the marina to relax, people watch or enjoy the sun. You can also climb on top of the arch where it provides a view of Lisbon.

Enjoyed the sights and picturesque statues in the square. Was very enjoyable in the evening all lit up! Lots of restaurants around the square, and shopping once through the arch!

One of the best places in Lisbon. Absolutely gorgeous. It's wide and open, so you can take a breath from the narrow streets, has a view to the sea and has a few restaurants to have a lunch.

Beautiful square perfect place for great photos. You can walk down to the sea area on the other side of the road and get a good view of the Christ redeemer statue and the bridge in the distance. Be careful drug dealers trying to sell you drugs as it’s everywhere and don’t go near them.

This place is a must see, as you enter the old part of town in Lisbon. Numerous cafes and restaurants, while enjoying the view of the harbour. There is a wine bar for tasting and they do host concerts there. Highly recommend.

It's an fantastic place for traveling with good surrounding in front sea view and with good restaurants

A beautiful large square surrounded on three sides by monumental buildings, while on the fourth side there is a view of the harbor. An ideal place to start sightseeing and take some good photos before sunset.

Quiete the big plaza where it once was the hub for commerce in Lisbon before the earthquake. It is the perfect place to end your afternoon as you can enjoy the sun setting while you find a spot near the shore. Plenty of photo ops

A nice first stop on our arrival to Lisbon. Be sure to stop at the waters edge to see the steps and the bridge views. It was a quick and lovely walk to the Rue de Augusta from there.

Beautiful city. Sailed into port and spent the whole day exploring. Very interesting and historic. Clean and very safe and friendly. Wonderful