The Obelisk and the sculpture commemorate the 1640 restoration of Portugal’s Independence from Spain. Posted by Travel in Portugal on Sat, 21/12/2013 - 21:16 × Related images Looking up the Elevador de Santa Justa Lisbon view from Bairro Alto Alfama - Glimpse through Arch Old Tiled House - Lisbon Bairro Alto Pigeon Bath Estrela - Lisbon