Tickets Price
Adult Ticket
Standard - Free
FastTrack - Free
Child Ticket
Standard - Free
FastTrack - Not applicable
Other Information
The monument is an outdoor public landmark and there is no admission charge, ticket office or fast-track option.
Normal Business Hours
National Holiday Schedule
Open 24 hours for exterior viewing; temporary traffic or event restrictions may apply.
Ester Holiday Schedule
Open 24 hours for exterior viewing.
Christmas Schedule
Open 24 hours for exterior viewing.
New Year Schedule
Open 24 hours for exterior viewing; temporary New Year traffic restrictions may apply.
Accessibility
Animals
Dogs are allowed in the surrounding public areas when kept under control and in accordance with Lisbon’s local rules.
Buggies
The surrounding pavements are buggy-friendly, although the monument itself stands inside a busy roundabout and should be viewed from safe pedestrian areas.
Disabilities
Step-free viewing is available from surrounding pavements, but reaching the central traffic island is not recommended and there is no visitor interior.
Transport
Bus / Tram / Overground
Numerous Carris bus services stop around Praça de Entrecampos, immediately beside the monument.
Underground
Entrecampos station on the Yellow Line is the closest metro station, with entrances around the square.
Boat
There is no nearby ferry terminal; the river terminals at Cais do Sodré and Terreiro do Paço can be reached by metro or bus.
Coach
Sete Rios coach station is approximately 2 km away and is reachable by metro, train or bus.
Train
Entrecampos railway station is approximately 300 metres away, served by suburban and regional trains.
International train
Lisboa Oriente is the nearest major long-distance rail hub, approximately 6 km away.
Airport
Humberto Delgado Airport is approximately 4 km away.
International Airport
Humberto Delgado Airport is the closest international airport, approximately 4 km away.
By Bike
The monument can be reached by bicycle via Lisbon’s cycle network, with bicycle parking available in the wider Entrecampos area.
Address
Street: Praça de Entrecampos
Borough: Entrecampos
City Area: Avenidas Novas
City: Lisbon
County: Lisbon
Country Region: Lisbon
Country: Portugal
Continent: Europe
Area: Entrecampos
Postcode: 1700-158
Facilities
Parking
There is no dedicated monument parking; paid street parking and public car parks are available in the surrounding Entrecampos area.
Restroom
There are no on-site restrooms; facilities may be available at nearby transport stations, cafés and shopping venues.
Cafeteria
There is no on-site cafeteria, but numerous cafés and restaurants are located around Entrecampos.
Luggage Storage
There is no luggage storage at the monument; use a dedicated luggage-storage service or a staffed transport hub in central Lisbon.
Monument to the Heroes
Introduction
The Monument to the Heroes of the Peninsular War stands at the northern entrance to central Lisbon, in the middle of Praça de Entrecampos. Built in stone and bronze, it commemorates the courage of the Portuguese people and armed forces during the Peninsular War of 1807–1814.
A Remarkable History
The monument grew from the centenary commemorations of the Peninsular War. A national competition was launched in 1908, and the winning design was selected in 1909. The foundation stone was laid during the commemorative period, but political change, financial constraints and the scale of the work delayed completion for many years. The finished monument was inaugurated in the early 1930s.
An Architectural Masterpiece
Architect Francisco de Oliveira Ferreira and sculptor José de Oliveira Ferreira created a powerful vertical composition combining a monumental stone pedestal with an energetic bronze group. Twelve shields recall Portuguese communities involved in the conflict, while nine bronze figures surround a five-metre personification of the Portuguese homeland. Raising a double-edged sword, she seizes the national flag from the claws of the Napoleonic eagle, turning the monument into a vivid allegory of resistance and regained independence.
The Famous Chimes
The monument has no clock or chimes. Its setting is defined instead by the lively urban soundscape of Entrecampos, with passing trams, buses, trains and city traffic around the square.
Visiting
This is an outdoor landmark that can be viewed at any time, with daylight offering the clearest appreciation of the sculptural detail. The monument occupies the centre of a busy roundabout, so visitors should use marked crossings and admire it only from safe public areas; there is no visitor interior or ticket office.
Cultural Importance
The memorial preserves the memory of Portugal’s resistance to the three French invasions and celebrates the combined role of civilians and soldiers in defending national independence. Its prominent position at Entrecampos also gives it a strong place in Lisbon’s everyday urban identity.
Interesting Facts
The project was chosen from fourteen competition entries. The sculptor and architect were brothers, both trained at the Porto School of Fine Arts. Praça de Entrecampos was formerly known as Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque, and the monument marks the entrance to Campo Grande.
Monument to the Heroes
Introduction
The Monument to the Heroes of the Peninsular War stands at the northern entrance to central Lisbon, in the middle of Praça de Entrecampos. Built in stone and bronze, it commemorates the courage of the Portuguese people and armed forces during the Peninsular War of 1807–1814.
A Remarkable History
The monument grew from the centenary commemorations of the Peninsular War. A national competition was launched in 1908, and the winning design was selected in 1909. The foundation stone was laid during the commemorative period, but political change, financial constraints and the scale of the work delayed completion for many years. The finished monument was inaugurated in the early 1930s.
An Architectural Masterpiece
Architect Francisco de Oliveira Ferreira and sculptor José de Oliveira Ferreira created a powerful vertical composition combining a monumental stone pedestal with an energetic bronze group. Twelve shields recall Portuguese communities involved in the conflict, while nine bronze figures surround a five-metre personification of the Portuguese homeland. Raising a double-edged sword, she seizes the national flag from the claws of the Napoleonic eagle, turning the monument into a vivid allegory of resistance and regained independence.
The Famous Chimes
The monument has no clock or chimes. Its setting is defined instead by the lively urban soundscape of Entrecampos, with passing trams, buses, trains and city traffic around the square.
Visiting
This is an outdoor landmark that can be viewed at any time, with daylight offering the clearest appreciation of the sculptural detail. The monument occupies the centre of a busy roundabout, so visitors should use marked crossings and admire it only from safe public areas; there is no visitor interior or ticket office.
Cultural Importance
The memorial preserves the memory of Portugal’s resistance to the three French invasions and celebrates the combined role of civilians and soldiers in defending national independence. Its prominent position at Entrecampos also gives it a strong place in Lisbon’s everyday urban identity.
Interesting Facts
The project was chosen from fourteen competition entries. The sculptor and architect were brothers, both trained at the Porto School of Fine Arts. Praça de Entrecampos was formerly known as Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque, and the monument marks the entrance to Campo Grande.