Rossio

Rossio
Native name
Portuguese: Praça de D. Pedro IV
Rossio, Praça do Rossio
TypeSquare
EtymologyPortuguese word for "plaza"
LocationLisbon, Portugal
Coordinates38°42′50″N 9°8′22″W / 38.71389°N 9.13944°W / 38.71389; -9.13944
ArchitectEugénio dos Santos and Carlos Mardel
(Rebuilding in the Second half of the 18th century)
Architectural style(s)Pombaline style
Rossio is located in Lisbon
Rossio
Location of Rossio in Lisbon

The Rossio [ʁuˈsi.u] is the popular name of the King Pedro IV Square (Portuguese: Praça de D. Pedro IV) in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. It is located in the Pombaline Downtown of Lisbon and has been one of its main squares since the Middle Ages. It has been the setting of popular revolts and celebrations, bullfights and executions, and is now a preferred meeting place of Lisbon natives and tourists alike.

The current name of the Rossio pays homage to Pedro IV, King of Portugal. The Column of Pedro IV is in the middle of the square.