Statue of António Ribeiro - Chiado

The Statue of António Ribeiro is a much loved monument located in Chiado Square, central Lisbon. This larger-than-life bronze depicts the 16th-century poet and playwright, and dates back to 1925.

Ribeiro, was also known as "O Chiado", after which the square is named. He was a contemporary of writer Luis Camões, after which the adjacent square is named.

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Lisbon is one of the most immediately likeable capitals in Europe. Located on the westernmost front of Continental Europe, its mosaic of terracotta roofed buildings cling both majestically and humbly to its seven hills. The Tejo River sweeps past the many character-rich districts which border it, carrying boats big and small and is straddled by two impressive bridges. Some ultra modern…