The Restauradores monument is an obelisk in the center of Praça dos Restauradores (Restauradores Square), in Lisbon (Portugal). It is 30 meters high and was inaugurated on April 28, 1886. It commemorates the liberation of the country from Spanish rule on December 1, 1640. The bronze figures on the pedestal represent Victory, with a palm and a crown, and Liberty . The names and dates that are engraved on the sides of the obelisk are those of the battles of the War of Restoration.

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Restauradores Square in Lisbon is a historic and iconic place. This square commemorates the restoration of Portugal's independence from Spanish rule in 1640. In the centre of the square stands an obelisk, erected in 1886, celebrating this important historical event. The obelisk is adorned with bronze figures representing Victory and Liberty.

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Restauradores Square (Praça dos Restauradores) is located at the southern end of Avenida da Liberdade, opposite the Rossio railway station in Lisbon. This square commemorates Portugal's independence from the Kingdom of Spain in 1640, after 60 years of Spanish rule. In the center of the square stands an obelisk, inaugurated in 1886, which pays tribute to the heroes of the Restoration of Portuguese sovereignty.

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