Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Obeliscos de Prelada / Obelisks of the Prelate

— Jardim do Passeio Alegre —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023

1. Obeliscos de Prelada / Obelisks of the Prelate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Classificados como monumento de interesse público desde 1938, altura em que passaram a integrar este jardim como remate da alameda dos plátanos, faziam parte do projeto global da quinta da Prelada, da autoria de Nicolau Nasoni, como extremo da entrada da quinta no final da Rua dos Castelos. A urbanização do espaço levou à sua cedência ao municí pio em 1898, pelo último proprietário da quinta. Compostos por uma base mural, a terminar em cornija de duas volutas invertidas, têm forma piramidal excéntrica, apolados em esferas e rematados por castelos (brasão dos Noronha).

(English translation):

Classified as a monument of public interest since 1938, when they became part of this garden as the terminus of the plane tree alameda, they were part of the overall project of Quinta da Prelada, designed by Nicolau Nasoni, as the end of the farm's entrance at the end of Rua dos Castelos. The urbanization of the space led to its transfer to the municipality in 1898, by the last owner of the farm. Composed of a mural base, ending in a cornice of two inverted volutes, they have an eccentric pyramidal

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shape, domed in spheres and topped by castles (Noronha coat of arms).

Erected by Porto.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 41° 8.855′ N, 8° 40.1′ W. Marker is in Porto. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida de Dom Pedro I and Rua do Passeio Alegre, on the left when traveling east on Avenida de Dom Pedro I. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Porto 4150-570, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forte de São João Baptista (approx. half a kilometer away); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro (approx. 4.5 kilometers away); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (approx. 4.5 kilometers away); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (approx. 4.5 kilometers away); Mercado Ferreira Borges (approx. 4.5 kilometers away); Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (approx. 4.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Os obeliscos da Prelada (Público, Nov. 18, 2001, in Portuguese).

Obelisco de Prelada / Obelisk of the Prelate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023

2. Obelisco de Prelada / Obelisk of the Prelate and Marker

An extended history of the obelisks. (Submitted on September 1, 2023.)

Obeliscos de Prelada / Obelisks of the Prelate and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 1, 2023

3. Obeliscos de Prelada / Obelisks of the Prelate and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.