“A poem etched in stone? Now that’s something you don’t see every day.” Here at Praca João do Rio, we find more than just a typical city square. This place holds a piece of Lisbon’s heart, a tribute to the beloved João do Rio. This isn’t just any dedication. It’s a poem, etched into stone, forever echoing the words of Manuel Alegre. The inscription reads, “Nothing do the Portuguese owe me for loving and defending the Portuguese, because in doing so, I love, venerate and want twice my homeland.” The words are a testament to João do Rio’s passionate patriotism, reminding us of the deep love for Portugal that resides in the soul of this city.
Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Marvila
Did Fernão Cabral ever imagine his legacy? Right here, before you, stands the Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao de