Two obelisks from Quinta da Prelada and currently in Passeio Alegre.

Category: Civil Architecture > Obelisk

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Passeio Alegre

Origin

Created in the 18th century by architect Nicolau Nasoni for the Quinta da Prelada, where they served as decorative elements.

Style

Made of granite, they are about six meters high and adorned with baroque details, such as volutes and a sculpted flame on top.

Current Location

They were moved to the Passeio Alegre in 1937, when the original area in Quinta da Prelada was transformed.

Significance

Classified as a monument of public interest since 1938, they are a significant piece of Porto's historical and architectural heritage.

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