Cities
Portugal Lisbon Lisboa Theatre

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
About

The Teatro Nacional D. Maria II is one of Lisbon’s most iconic cultural landmarks, located in the heart of Rossio Square. Built in 1846 on the site of the former Estaus Palace, the theater was designed by Italian architect Fortunato Lodi in a neoclassical style. Its grand façade, adorned with six imposing columns, reflects the elegance of the era. Named after Queen Maria II, the theater has played a vital role in Portuguese performing arts, hosting classical and contemporary productions. Inside, the main auditorium, known as Sala Garrett, offers an intimate setting with impeccable acoustics. Over the years, the venue has staged works by renowned playwrights, including Gil Vicente and Almeida Garrett. Despite suffering a devastating fire in 1964, the theater was restored and continues to be a hub for drama, music, and cultural events. Easily accessible by metro, it remains a must-visit for those seeking an authentic theatrical experience in Lisbon.

Lisbon Portugal
Location

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II is prominently situated on the northern side of Praça D. Pedro IV, commonly known as Rossio Square, in the very center of Lisbon, making it one of the city’s most accessible and iconic cultural landmarks. The theatre’s grand neoclassical façade dominates the square, surrounded by the vibrant energy of downtown Lisbon, with the Rossio metro station just beneath the square providing excellent connections to all parts of the city. The immediate area is a bustling hub for both locals and visitors, filled with historic buildings, lively cafés, traditional shops, and a famous wave-patterned pavement unique to Lisbon. Just a short walk away, you’ll find the Santa Justa Lift, a striking 19th-century iron elevator that connects to the Carmo Convent and offers panoramic city views. The surrounding Baixa district is lined with elegant plazas, charming streets, and notable attractions such as the Lisbon Story Centre and the Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado. The trendy Chiado and Bairro Alto neighborhoods, famous for their shopping, nightlife, and cultural venues, are also within easy walking distance. Rossio Square itself is a popular gathering spot, surrounded by traditional restaurants and historic sites, and is just minutes from the riverside at Terreiro do Paço, making Teatro Nacional D. Maria II an ideal starting point for exploring Lisbon’s rich history, architecture, and vibrant urban life.

National Museum of Ancient Art National Museum of Ancient Art Lisbon Museu Calouste Gulbenkian Museu Calouste Gulbenkian Lisbon MAAT MAAT Lisbon Museu Nacional do Azulejo Museu Nacional do Azulejo Lisbon Museu do Fado Museu do Fado Lisbon Museu Coleção Berardo Museu Coleção Berardo Lisbon Museu de Lisboa Museu de Lisboa Lisbon Museu da Marinha Museu da Marinha Lisbon Museu Nacional de Arqueologia Museu Nacional de Arqueologia Lisbon Museu do Aljube Museu do Aljube Lisbon Teatro São Luiz Teatro São Luiz Lisbon Teatro Tivoli BBVA Teatro Tivoli BBVA Lisbon Teatro Politeama Teatro Politeama Lisbon Teatro Aberto Teatro Aberto Lisbon Parque Eduardo VII Parque Eduardo VII Lisbon Jardim da Estrela Jardim da Estrela Lisbon Tapada das Necessidades Tapada das Necessidades Lisbon Monsanto Forest Park Monsanto Forest Park Lisbon Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa Lisbon Jardim do Príncipe Real Jardim do Príncipe Real Lisbon Jardim Botânico Tropical Jardim Botânico Tropical Lisbon Castelo de São Jorge Castelo de São Jorge Lisbon Torre de Belém Torre de Belém Lisbon Forte de São Lourenço do Bugio Forte de São Lourenço do Bugio Lisbon Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Palácio Nacional da Ajuda Lisbon Palácio de Belém Palácio de Belém Lisbon Palácio Fronteira Palácio Fronteira Lisbon Palácio das Necessidades Palácio das Necessidades Lisbon Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa Lisbon Praça do Comércio Praça do Comércio Lisbon Rossio Square Rossio Square Lisbon Praça Luís de Camões Praça Luís de Camões Lisbon Sé de Lisboa Sé de Lisboa Lisbon Panteão Nacional Panteão Nacional Lisbon Igreja de São Roque Igreja de São Roque Lisbon Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Lisbon Elevador de Santa Justa Elevador de Santa Justa Lisbon Arco da Rua Augusta Arco da Rua Augusta Lisbon Convento do Carmo Convento do Carmo Lisbon

User attributes