Estação do Rossio, Lisboa - Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
N 38° 42.874 W 009° 08.448
29S E 487759 N 4285111
One of the most beautifull trainstations we know.
Waymark Code: WM696B
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/26/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
Views: 32

?The Rossio trainstation (Estação de Caminhos de Ferro do Rossio) was built between 1886 and 1887 and became an important landmark of the Rossio square in Lisbon. The Station was built by architect José Luís Monteiro and was an important addition to the infrastructure of the city. Its beautiful neo-manueline façade dominates the northwest side of the Rossio square.
(from wikipedia)
The Rossio trainstation is temporarily closed due to undergoing works on the train tunnel that gives access to the station but, as soon as the works end it will reopen to train circulation.
The façade was also subject of renewal works.
Stamp Issuing Country: Portugal

Date of Issue: 1990

Denomination: 200 Escudos

Color: Multicolor

Stamp Type: Multiple (blocks, etc.)

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