The Monument to the Marquis of Pombal, located at Marquês de Pombal Square in Lisbon, is on track for national classification. The General Directorate for Cultural Heritage is analyzing the process to classify the monument as heritage of public interest.
The monument was built through public subscription, meaning it was financed directly by citizens who contributed donations for its construction. This form of financing reflects the importance that the figure of the Marquis of Pombal had for Portuguese society at the time.
The inauguration ceremony of the monument took place on May 13, 1934, exactly 91 years ago. Since then, the monument has been an important landmark in the Portuguese capital, occupying a central position in the square that bears the name of the famous 18th-century statesman. The classification process currently underway aims to protect and preserve this historical heritage for future generations.
