Monument to the Restorers
| Monument to the Restorers Monumento aos Restauradores | |
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The Monument to the Restorers | |
| Location | Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Sculptor | Simões de Almeida, Alberto Nunes |
The Monument to the Restorers (Portuguese: Monumento aos Restauradores) is a monument located in Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Portugal. The monument was designed by António Tomás da Fonseca and erected in 1886.
History and Details
The monument under construction, c. 1883.
The monument memorializes the victory of the Portuguese Restoration War. The war, which saw the end of the House of Habsburg and the rise of the House of Braganza, was lasted from 1640 to 1668.
The monument is an obelisk located in the center of the square. Along the sides of the obelisk are the names and dates of the battles fought in the Portuguese Restoration War. At the base of the statue, there are two allegorical statues symbolising "Independence" and "Victory", by sculptors Simões de Almeida and Alberto Nunes.