Rossio Railway Station in Lisbon

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Portugal really is an amazing country, not only due to its people, nature, food,
culture and history but also due to its railway stations.

Traveling from Lisbon to Sintra, my husband and I had to use the Rossio
Railway station. We were amazed by its beauty and I wanted to know more
about its royal history.

Rossio Station Lisbon Portugal


Some royal history

The Rossio Railway Station was ordered by the Portuguese Royal Railway
Company and it was designed between 1886 and 1887 by the Portuguese
architect José Louis Monteiro.  It was built in one of the most important
squares of Lisbon, the Rossio.

The Rossio was built during the reign of King Louis I of Portugal (reigned
from 1861-1889 over Portugal).  King Louis I of Portugal was the son of
Maria II and Ferdinand II. He became King after the death of his brother
Pedro V. 
King Louis I of Portugal
Source picture: Wikipedia

In 1918, Sidónio Pais, the fourth President of Portugal, was assassinated in
the Rossio Station.

Rossio Railway Station in Lisbon Portugal




Style

 The Rossio Station has a Neo Manueline façade which dominates the
northwest side of the square. This was a typical style in Portugal of the early
16th century.

The term Manueline was introduced in 1842 by Brazilian art historian
Francisco Adolfo de Varnhagen to name the style that was developed
during the reign of King Manuel I of Portugal (1495-1521).

King Manuel I of Portugal Source picture: Wikipedia


Other examples of the Neo Manueline Style were:
- Palace of Pena in Sintra designed by King Ferdinand II;
-Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
-Belém Tower and more.

Even in Russia there are examples of the Neo-Manueline style:
Morozov Palace in Moscow.

Rossio Railway Station in Lisbon Portugal inside



A visit

 Walking around Lisbon, you almost automatically will see the beautiful
Rossio Station.



Location: Lissabon, Portugal

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