Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique
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Monument to Prince Henry
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
1. Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry Marker
Monumento erguido por ocasião do 5º centenário do nascimento do Infante D. Henrique, a sua construção iniciou-se em 1894, na presença do Rei D. Carlos, tendo sido inaugurado em 1900. O projecto é da autoria do escultor Tomás Costa. A estátua apresenta o Infante vestido de guerreiro junto a um globo terrestre, apontando simbolicamente para além-mar. No sopé, dois grupos alegóricos representando o triunfo das navegações portuguesas e da fé.
To commemorate the 5th centenary of Prince Henry's birth, the main figure of the Portuguese Discoveries, this monument was inaugurated in 1900. The statue is of Prince Henry the navigator, in battle dress, beside a globe and, symbolically, pointing overseas.
(Marker Number 51.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 41° 8.463′ N, 8° 36.891′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. It is on Rua do Infante
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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: Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (within shouting distance of this marker); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja de S. Nicolau / Church of Saint Nicholas (within shouting distance of this marker); Capela de Na Sra do Ó / “Senhora do Ó” Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercado Ferreira Borges (within shouting distance of this marker); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (about 90 meters away); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.
Also see . . . Prince Henry the Navigator (Wikipedia).
Overview: Dom Henrique of Portugal, Duke of Viseu (4 March 1394 – 13 November 1460), better known as Prince Henry the Navigator (Portuguese: Infante Dom Henrique, o Navegador), was a central figure in the early days of the Portuguese Empire and in the 15th-century European maritime discoveries(Submitted on January 14, 2024.)and maritime expansion. Through his administrative direction, he is regarded as the main initiator of what would be known as the Age of Discovery…Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 20232. Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
3. Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
