Campo Pequeno is one of the original metro stations in Lisbon. It’s right under the square and its famous bullring, with the same name. This station stands out for the art on the walls, which brings some life to the underground space.

It was opened in 1959, and the architect behind the station was Falcão e Cunha. The tiles were designed by Maria Keil, who also worked on many other metro stations in the city.

Francisco Simões is responsible for the huge figures present in this station. He used marble to represent everyday people, mostly women, from rural Portugal, as a way to connect people commuting through the city to the rest of the country.

Campo Pequeno station is another great example of how Lisbon uses art to turn travel into an art exhibition for those who are interested in it. Have you noticed the statues in Campo Pequeno? What’s your favourite metro station’s art?