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Monuments in Porto
Igreja dos Grilos
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Largo do Colégio
4050-468, Porto
The Grilos’ Church, also known as São Lourenço Church, was built on the XVI century, mannerist style. There is a good panel by João Baptista Ribeiro and a Santo Inácio image, unique in the city.
Igreja Paroquial de Massarelos
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Cais das Pedras, 40
4150-467, Porto
The present temple was built in 1776, starting to serve as the Parish church of Massarelos when Santa Maria da Boa Viagem church ruined. The current church is divided in three parts by pilasters: on the central part there is a gate with a broken pediment with one niche from where it is possible to see the Saint Patron image, S. Pedro Gonçalves Telmo, and two columns topped by Corinthian capitals. Upper this, there are two lateral windows and a circular window. On the sides the bell ringer towers are topped with adornments in each face and finished by an …
Ruína Medieval da Casa da Câmara
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Rua de São Sebastião
4050-568, Porto
The Senate began work on a Municipal wooden house that was leaning against the walls of the Cathedral. It was later built a new building called Paço dos Arcos, which eventually collapse. However was built another House, called Sobrado da Rolação or Paço da Rolação. In 1443 the camera sends build Tower House, situated in the largo area at Sé and holds its services in this building until the mid-16th century. Only in 1784 was an agreement between the 1893–1895 administration and the priests crickets, to transfer the Senate portuense for a part of their convent. In the 18th century …
Palacete de Belomonte
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Rua de Belmonte, 49
4050-097, Porto
The Belomonte Palacete (mansion) is also known as the Pacheco Pereira’s House. This small palace was built in the XVIII century and was one of the meeting points of the Porto’s high society. After the death of João Pacheco Pereira, the owner, the house starts to fall apart. In 1888 it is bought by the Iron Company. Later, it was a college and a bank.
Edifício do Teatro Nacional de São João
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Praça da Batalha
4000-102, Porto
The São João Theatre was open in 1798, at the present Praça da Batalha. This theatre, which became the binding meeting point to the romantic generation, was destroyed by a fire in April, 1908. Nowadays, the Companhia Nacional do Teatro São João, totally rebuilt by Marques da Silva, is one of the main buildings in the city and stage for the most important cultural shows of the city.
Torre e Capela/ Ermida de São Miguel-o-Anjo
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Rua do Passeio Alegre, 494
4000, Porto
The São Miguel-O-Anjo Tower is a building from the XV century. This Tower is placed in a rocks’ set and is a unique exemplar in the country. The aim of its construction was that it would work as a light alert to the navigation. Its inside is octagonal, with three wall hollows. The chapel is covered by an arched roof.
Palácio da Justiça do Porto / Tribunal da Relação do Porto
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Campo dos Mártires da Pátria
4050-367, Porto
It was built in three years, from 1958 to 1961, at the place where the Mercado do Peixe used to be. It I more impotent seen from a distance, at the back, since the atrium is at the 4th level.
Forte de São João Baptista
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Rua do Passeio Alegre
4150-196, Porto
Its construction began in the end of the XVI century, being concluded in the next century. In 1832-33, during the Porto siege, it served as a storing and protection spot. Fortification with defence elements placed at the angles and meant to protect it from flank attacks, with a big defensive capacity. In the beginning of the XIX century, an urban change covered the set with rocks, withdrawing the castle from the mouth.
Capela dos Alfaiates / Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agosto
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Largo de Entrada da Rua do Sol
4000-529, Porto
Built at the Escura Street it was later transferred to the spot it at nowadays. It started by being dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Assunção, whose festivity happens in August and of whom the tailors were especially devoted to. From this connection came out its popular name.
Igreja de São João da Foz do Douro
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Largo da Igreja da Foz, 107
4150-570, Porto
The São João Baptista Church has carved altars, a font and old elements of decorative art, sculpted and painted. This church was built in the middle of the XVII century. It is a large building with a consistent architecture. The altar deserves a careful look: the rich decoration, the tribune, the pelmets and the golden carving are examples of that.