Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Chafariz do Anjo
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Angel Fountain

— Porto World Heritage —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

1. Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Atribuído a Nicolau Nasoni, este chafariz datado do séc. XVIII, apresenta uma interessante moldura constituída por uma grade em ferro forjado e um relevo em mármore incrustado na parte superior da bica. A rematar o conjunto uma pequena escultura representando o anjo S. Miguel, em pedra de Ançã.

Ascribed to Nasoni, this fountain from the XVIIIth century shows a very interesting moulding composed of a forged iron grid and a marble relief encrusted in the upper part of the spout. The whole is completed by a sculpture representing the Angel "S. Miguel" in "Ançã" stone.

(Marker Number 67.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list.

Location. 41° 8.578′ N, 8° 36.659′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is on Rua de Dom Hugo, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Dom Hugo 3, Porto 4000-013, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on the Iberian Peninsula,

in the Schengen Area,

and in the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

Portuguese colonies,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cerca Primitiva / Early Wall (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Sé do Porto / Porto Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Torre de Rua de D. Pedro Pitões (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paço Episcopal / Bishop’s Palace (about 90 meters away); Chafariz da Rua Escura / Fountain of Rua Escura (about 120 meters away); Igreja dos Grilos (about 150 meters away in Porto District); Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo (about 180 meters away); Rua das Flores / “Flowers Street” (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . Fountain of São Miguel (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 19, 2023.)

Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

2. Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain and Marker

Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

3. Chafariz do Anjo / Angel Fountain

Angel Fountain detail - relief of Saint Michael the Archangel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023

4. Angel Fountain detail - relief of Saint Michael the Archangel

Cathedral with Angel Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by C. Conseil de Vasconcellos, circa 1920

5. Cathedral with Angel Fountain

Shown here is the north side of the cathedral, with several people standing by the fountain.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Chafariz do Anjo⎯⎯⎯Angel Fountain

— Porto World Heritage —

Chafariz do Anjo
⎯⎯⎯
Angel Fountain