Fonte dos Aliados
Portugal
“Aliados”, as Porto inhabitants call in short and proudly to this large avenue, is Porto’s reception room. Some say this is our little Champs Elysées, but this designation is unfair for both sides.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Ah-ven-ee-dah doosh Ah-lee-ah-doosh, often referred to as Porto's 'living room.' We are standing in the monumental heart of the city, a grand space designed to showcase the power and prestige of Porto during the…
Listen in the app2Monument to Dom Pedro IV — The Liberator King
Standing proudly at the lower end of the plaza is the equestrian statue of Dom Pedro IV, a pivotal figure in Portuguese history. Known as 'The Liberator' and also as the first Emperor of Brazil, Dom Pedro holds a special place in…
Listen in the app3Avenida dos Aliados — An Architectural Gallery
As we walk up the central promenade, let us focus on the architectural gallery that surrounds us. This avenue was largely reshaped in the early 1900s, replacing older, smaller structures with these monumental facades. …
Listen in the app4McDonald's Imperial — Art Deco Glamour
It might seem unusual for a scholarly guide to point out a fast-food chain, but the McDonald’s Imperial is an essential stop on this avenue. Occupying the space of the former 'Cafe Imperial,' which opened in 1936, this is widely…
Listen in the app5Fonte dos Aliados and the Porto Sign
We have reached the mid-point of the avenue, where we find the Fohn-teh doosh Ah-lee-ah-doosh, or the Fountain of the Allies. This area is a popular gathering spot and often features the iconic blue 'Porto' sign, which has become…
Listen in the app6Camara Municipal do Porto — The City Hall
At the northern apex of the avenue stands the Kah-may-rah Moo-nee-see-pahl doo Por-too, or the Porto City Hall. Construction on this monumental building began in 1920, but due to its scale and various historical interruptions, it…
Listen in the app7Statue of Almeida Garrett — The Romantic Soul
In front of the City Hall, we find the statue of Almeida Garrett, one of Portugal’s most beloved writers and a key figure in the Romantic movement. Born in Porto in 1799, Garrett was a multi-faceted man—a poet, a playwright, and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of the Fohn-teh doosh Ah-lee-ah-doosh and its surroundings comes to an end, I invite you to take one last look down this magnificent avenue. We have seen how Porto transformed itself in the early twentieth century,…
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What is Fonte dos Aliados?
Fonte dos Aliados is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.1472, -8.6113 |
| Last updated |
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