Category: Civil Architecture > Square
District: Braga > Braga > Braga > São Vicente
Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square is located in the parish of São Vicente, in the city and municipality of Braga, in Portugal.
The square was inaugurated in 1725 by the Archbishop of Braga, D. Rodrigo de Moura Teles, with the project by architect Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos.
Campo Novo, the old name of the square, was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 2006.
In 1898, the square officially received the designation of Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque, in honor of a Portuguese military officer. However, the population continues to call it "Campo Novo".
In the center of the square, there is a statue of Pedro V of Portugal, created by the sculptor Teixeira Lopes, father. The statue was transferred to the square in 1913.
In addition to the garden, the square features a granite fountain at the northern end. It is also possible to admire the Palacete do Conde de Carcavelos, built in the 19th century and which has served as the headquarters of the Ministry of Health.
In the vicinity of the square, there are several institutions, including the Patronato de Nossa Senhora da Luz and the São Vicente scout group.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campo_Novo_(Braga)
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.55351,-8.4206877
Coordinates DMS: 41°33'12.6"N 08°25'14.5"W
Weather Braga
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