Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
1. Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro Marker
Neste local estava situado o Convento de São Domingos, fundado no séc. XIII. O largo fronteiro era na Idade Média um movimentado lugar de reunião, comércio e divertimento. O edifício ardeu em 1832, durante o Cerco do Porto. Foi cedido, pouco depois, ao Banco de Lisboa (hoje Banco de Portugal) que, para a sua reconstrução, aproveitou alguns elementos do antigo edifício setecentista. Em 1934, foi ocupado pela Companhia de Seguros Douro.
(Additional text translated from the Portuguese that was not included in the English text:)
…The building burned down in 1832, during the Siege of Porto. It was transferred, shortly afterwards, to the Bank of Lisbon (today the Bank of Portugal) which, for its reconstruction, used some elements of the old 18th century building.
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(Marker Number 38.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 41° 8.563′ N, 8° 36.912′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. It is at the intersection of Rua de Ferreira Borges and Largo São Domingos, on the left when traveling south on Rua de Ferreira Borges. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Porto 4050-253, 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: Mercado Ferreira Borges (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palácio de Bolsa / Stock Exchange Palace (about 180 meters away); Feitoria Inglesa / British Trading Post (about 180 meters away); Monumento ao Infante D. Henrique / Monument to Prince Henry (about 180 meters away); Igreja da Ordem S. Francisco / Church of São Francisco (about 210 meters away); Casa do Despacho / Dispatch House (about 210 meters away); Igreja dos Grilos (about 210 meters away in Porto District); Casa do Infante (Alfândega Velha) / House of the Prince (former customs house) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2023
2. Edifício da Antiga Companhia de Seguros Douro Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here at the corner of the building.
Partial chronology (in translation): … 1821 - a general inventory of all convents in the country was carried out, at the behest of the Constituent Cortes, verifying on this date that only 14 friars and two converts resided there, with Friar Joaquim José de Santa Gertrudes Escadinha as prior; 1825 - the Caixa Branch of the Bank of Lisbon was installed in the building, which later gave rise to the Bank of Portugal, under a lease agreement established with the friars; 1832, October 30th - the royal commissioners made an inventory of everything in the convent; November 28th - fighting between the Miguelist troops that surrounded the city of Porto, further reducing the existing heritage, causing a fire that almost completely destroyed what was still left of the São Domingos convent, leaving little more than a stone standing - the facade facing Largo de São Domingos; 1834 - extinction of religious orders and incorporation of the convent into national assets; installation of the Banco de Portugal Branch Box in the northern part of the convent, which escaped the fire; 1935 - demolition of the church with the opening of Rua de Ferreira Borges; 1840 - the main part of the Convent's enclosure is transferred to the construction of the Ferreira Borges Market; 1865 - the Bank of Portugal acquired the entire building from the Public Treasury when the properties belonging to the extinct convent were put up for public auction; the fountain that existed in the sacristy was placed in the garden of São Lázaro; 1872 - opening of Rua de Sousa Viterbo and Rua de Mouzinho da Silveira; 1934 - the Banco de Portugal branch moved to the new city center, to Praça da Liberdade; 1934 - the building housed the extinct Seguros Douro company, from which the name for which it became known comes; 1975 - Companhia de Seguros Douro is nationalized on this date, later giving rise to Aliança Seguradora and later sold to Axa Seguros;(Submitted on January 25, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
