Category: Civil Architecture > Railway Station
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Baixa
Situated in the vibrant heart of Lisbon, Rossio Railway Station rises majestically in the Baixa area, precisely next to the historic Rossio Square. Its central position makes it an unavoidable landmark in the urban fabric of the Portuguese capital, standing out among the surrounding buildings and offering a notable contrast to the Pombaline architecture that characterizes much of this area. The station is conveniently located in a bustling environment, surrounded by busy thoroughfares, yet without losing its aura of imposing grandeur and its character as a gateway for journeys.
The station is a prominent example of Neo-Manueline architecture, a 19th-century romantic style that reinterpreted the opulence and ornamental details of the original Manueline, typical of the Age of Discoveries. The building, designed by José Luís Monteiro and inaugurated in 1890, immediately captures attention with its unique design. The main facade is dominated by two large, richly worked horseshoe arch portals, which serve as entrance and exit. Above these arches, a large clock further beautifies the structure, framed by decorative elements such as pinnacles and other stone-carved motifs.
Attention to detail is visible in the carved stone, which exhibits remarkable artistic complexity, giving the building a sculptural quality that elevates it to the status of a monument. Its grandeur and distinctive style blend harmoniously with the urban environment, making it a singular architectural piece in the Lisbon cityscape.
Built between 1886 and 1887, Rossio Station was designed to be the main terminal of the Sintra Line, establishing a vital connection between the city center of Lisbon and its peripheries, including historic towns of great beauty. Its construction was a remarkable engineering feat for the time, given the necessity of excavating extensive tunnels beneath the city to allow trains to pass from the station to the outside. Since its inauguration, it has played a crucial role in the mobility of Lisbon residents and visitors, remaining one of the most important and active railway transport interfaces in the capital.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estação_Ferroviária_do_Rossio
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.71451475685061,-9.14169109361772
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'52.3"N 09°08'30.1"W
Weather Lisboa
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