Monument to António Nobre

Category: Civil Architecture > Monument

District: Coimbra > Coimbra > Coimbra > Calhabé

Location:

Located in the Calhabé area, this monument is situated in a part of Coimbra associated with the city's urban environment. It's a location that, although not in the historical heart, is part of the residential and university fabric that characterizes Coimbra. It is integrated into the public space of this area, accessible to anyone passing by.

António Nobre and Coimbra

António Nobre, a prominent figure in Portuguese literature due to his symbolist poetry, had a period in Coimbra that shaped part of his life and work. He arrived in the city in 1888 to study Law at the University. Although his academic experience and the environment of the time might have brought some disillusionment, as recorded in accounts of his life, this period was significant in his formation and the evolution of his writing. It is this connection, this time spent among the streets and walls of the city by the Mondego, that the monument marks and commemorates.

Homage to the Poet

This monument is a way for Coimbra to remember and honor António Nobre and his literary legacy. By being present in the city's public space, it serves as a point of memory that evokes the poet's time in Coimbra and the importance of his work, particularly "Só", for Portuguese culture. It represents recognition of his contribution to poetry, symbolically linked to the time he lived and studied in this university city.

A Spot to Pause

In Calhabé, the monument offers a discreet spot for passersby. Not being a major tourist attraction, it invites a peaceful pause. It is an element integrated into the daily life of the area, providing a moment to reflect on the figure of António Nobre or simply to rest during a walk through the area. Its presence contributes to the cultural identity of the neighborhood, recalling the city's connection to the personalities who passed through it and enriched it.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt