Ribeira in Porto, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Teatro Nacional de São João

— World Heritage —

Photographed by Matthew Stevens, June 21, 2026

1. Teatro Nacional de São João Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

O edifício primitivo foi construído no fim do séc. XCIII, por iniciativa de Francisco de Almada e Mendonça e segundo risco do arquitecto italiano Vicente Mazoneschi. Ardeu em 1908, sends reconstruído três anos mais trade. O novo teatro foi projectado pelo arquitecto Marques da Silva, introduzindo alguns aspectos inovadores na arquitectura portuense. Pela primeira vez, foi usado o cimento na sua cor natural, no revestimento exterior.

The first theatre was built at the end of the XVIIth century, credited to the Italian architect, Mazoneschi. It was destroyed by fire in 1908 and the new theatre was designed by the architect Marques da Silva who introduced architectural innovations to Oporto.

(Marker Number 18.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Porto World Heritage series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 41° 8.684′ N, 8° 36.436′ W. Marker is in Porto. It is in Ribeira. It is at the intersection of Rua de Augusto Rosa and Travessa do Cimo de Vila,

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on the right when traveling south on Rua de Augusto Rosa. This marker is located at the northeast corner of the São João National Theater. It sits independently along the eastern wall facing towards the Rua de Augusto Rosa. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tv do Cimo de Vila 1, Porto 4000-101, 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 Portuguese colonies

and also the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Praça da Batalha / “Battle Square” (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja da Ordem do Terço / Church of the Order of the Rosary (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Igreja de Santo Ildefonso / Church of Saint Ildefonso (about 150 meters away); Palácio dos Condes de Azevedo (about 210 meters away); Cerca Primitiva / Early Wall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Igreja dos Congregados (approx. 0.3 kilometers

Novo Teatro de São João image. Click for full size.

circa 1920

2. Novo Teatro de São João

The marker site is the corner of the building closest to the viewer in this picture.

away); Rua das Flores / “Flowers Street” (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dom Pedro II and Dona Teresa Cristina (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Porto.

Also see . . . São João National Theatre (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 29, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. 2. submitted on August 29, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.