Rossio Railway Station - LISBON, PORTUGAL


The Rossio Railway Station is a railway station in Lisbon, Portugal, located in the Rossio square. The station was commissioned by the Portuguese Royal Railway company and was designed between 1886 and 1887 by Portuguese architect José Luís Monteiro. 

Its most interesting features are the two intertwined horseshoe portals at the entrance, the clock in a small turret and the abundant sculptural decoration. The station is an important example of Romantic (façade) and cast-iron (platform cover) architecture in Portugal.

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