Traditional Portuguese pavement (cobblestone) is a historical heritage of the Roman culture and construction technology, which was imposed in Portugal in the fourteenth century during the reign of D. João II. The Portuguese cobblestone has we know it today, was originated in 1842 at S.Jorge Castle in Lisbon by the vision of its governor, Lieutenant General Candido Pinheiro Eusebio Furtado. The castle and the surroundings were transformed in a carpet of white limestone pebbles, with a zigzag pattern in black basalt stone, where there were introduced flowers, trees and mosaic pavement. The obtained effect was such that the Castle gardens soon became the city’s favourite location for Lisbon inhabitants. This has led to the city council’s recognition of the excellent work of the military engineer Eusebio Furtado, who had deep knowledge of Roman techniques. In 1848, Eusebio Furtado saw his project approved for the Rossio Square. Rossio Square is a site with an area of 8712...
