Conquistador - Lisbon, Portugal
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N 38° 42.888 W 009° 08.458
29S E 487744 N 4285137
This sculpture is on the Rossio Railway Station Building on Lisbon's popular Avenida da Libertdade.
Waymark Code: WMKR85
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 05/20/2014
Views: 7
The sculpture is on the Rossio Railway Station Building which also houses a Starbucks.
The work is part of the elaborate facade of the building and depicts a soldier or conquistador standing and holding a large shield and sword. It is set in a niche in the facade.
Unfortunately there is no sign at the site indicating the artist, title or date.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Materials used: marble
Location: Rossio Square, Lisbon
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