Monument to the Marquis de Pombal

Liberty Avenue in Lisbon leads directly to the square of the Marquis of Pombal, in the very center of which in 1934 a monument was erected in honor of the outstanding politician - Sebastian Jose Pombal. The Marquis of Pombal, who served as chief royal minister from 1750 to 1777, effectively ruled the country. Pombala is depicted in full growth and looks towards the Baysha district, built up on the initiative of the minister and the plan developed by him. Under the left hand of the Marquis of Pombal is a lion symbolizing power.

The pedestal is decorated with sculptural images telling about the main reforms of the Marquis of Pombal in the fields of agriculture, education and public administration. A special place is occupied by the plot dedicated to the contribution of the Minister to the development of the University in Coimbra, where, on his orders, training in mathematics and natural science began. On the stones of the pavement next to the monument is laid the mosaic coat of arms of the city.

Near the pedestal there are split stone blocks - in memory of the terrible earthquake of 1755, which almost completely destroyed Lisbon and many cities of Portugal. In those difficult years, the king almost completely entrusted Pombal with the management of the country and the management of the restoration work. The Portuguese will always remember the Marquis of Pombal’s invaluable contribution to the country.