Equestrian Statue of King José I
Estátua Equestre de D. José I
🇵🇹Portugal
Bronze equestrian statue of King José I located at Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal, unveiled in 1775.
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The monument was designed by Joaquim Machado de Castro to honor King José I after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. Standing 14 m tall, it features the king on horseback trampling snakes, symbolizing triumph over chaos. It remains the focal point of Praça do Comércio.