Marquês de Pombal is the roundabout and square at the top of Avenida da Liberdade, marked by a column and statue of the Marquis of Pombal looking toward the river. It’s one of Lisbon’s main traffic and metro hubs, served by the Blue and Yellow lines, and the gateway to Parque Eduardo VII, which sits just behind it.
What to see nearby
Parque Eduardo VII. Lisbon’s large formal park sits directly north of the square. Walk up the central lawn — trimmed into a geometric pattern — to the viewpoint at the top, which looks straight back down Avenida da Liberdade to the river and, on a clear day, across the city.
Avenida da Liberdade. Heading south from the square, this is Lisbon’s grand boulevard: wide mosaic pavements, plane trees, and the flagship stores of the luxury end of the city. It’s a pleasant walk down toward Restauradores and the historic centre.
Amoreiras skyline. A longer walk west brings you toward the Amoreiras towers, one of the more distinctive modern additions to Lisbon’s skyline, visible from the park’s upper paths.
How to get there
The square sits directly above Marquês de Pombal metro station, an interchange between the Blue Line (Azul) and the Yellow Line (Amarela) — one of the easiest points in the city to reach without a car, and a natural stop if you’re already moving between downtown and the newer business district to the north.
Tours that pick you up here
Because it sits on the metro and at the top of the avenue, Marquês de Pombal is a workable pickup point for several of our Lisbon experiences — see our full experiences list for more options:
- Belém Tuk Tuk Tour — a private tuk-tuk ride out to Belém’s riverside monuments, finished with a pastel de nata; ask about pickup near the square when you book.
- Lisbon: Private Tuk Tuk Tour — 6 Viewpoints & Local Guide — a fully private, customisable 4-hour tuk-tuk tour with hotel/area pickup included, built around the viewpoints and neighbourhoods you want to see.
- Best of Lisbon Walking Tour — a guided walk through the historic centre; a short metro ride from Marquês de Pombal gets you to the meeting point.
- Lisboa Card — covers public transport including the metro line that stops right at Marquês de Pombal, plus entry to the city’s attractions.
It’s more of a landmark and transport hub than a standalone attraction, but the statue and column are worth a look, and Parque Eduardo VII just behind it has one of the city’s best viewpoints back down Avenida da Liberdade.
Marquês de Pombal station is an interchange between the Blue Line (Azul) and the Yellow Line (Amarela), making it one of the easiest points in Lisbon to reach by metro.
Walk on foot — the park entrance sits directly at the top of the square, just north of the roundabout, and it’s an easy few minutes up to the main viewpoint.
Yes — several of our private Lisbon tours, including our tuk-tuk tours, can arrange pickup near the square. Check the tours listed above and confirm pickup location when you book.
