Julio Dinis' Maternity

Category: Civil Architecture > Hospital

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Vilar

Location

Located in Massarelos, Porto, more precisely in Largo da Maternidade Júlio Dinis.

Building History

, Built between 1928 and 1938, with its inauguration occurring in 1939.

, Construction lasted almost ten years due to lack of funds.

National Importance

, It was the third maternity hospital to be inaugurated in Portugal, after two in Lisbon (Maternidade de Santa Bárbara and Maternidade Alfredo da Costa).

Name and Homage

, The maternity hospital's name is a tribute to Júlio Dinis, an important doctor and writer native to Porto.

Quality Certification

, In 2009, it was distinguished by the WHO and UNICEF as a "Baby-Friendly Hospital," recognizing its excellent care for mothers and newborns.

Architectural Project

, The building was designed by the Swiss architect George Epitaux, a specialist in designing maternity hospitals in Europe, at the request of the doctor Alfredo de Magalhães.

Importance to the Community

, It continues to be a reference in maternal and child health care, being an important landmark in the city of Porto.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maternidade_Júlio_Dinis

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