Kiosk in Largo da Ramadinha (currently in Praça de Carlos Alberto)

Category: Civil Architecture > Kiosk

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Centro Histórico

Location

Located in Carlos Alberto Square, in front of the Viscounts of Balsemão Palace, in the center of Porto.

Structure

The kiosk has a hexagonal shape, built in wood and with a pyramid-shaped roof, which gives it a unique and vertical appearance.

Traditional Style

It is an example of the city's old traditional kiosks, which in the past numbered around 70 in Porto.

History

It was initially registered in 1930, when it was located in Largo de Santo André (now Praça dos Poveiros). In 1948, it was moved to Largo da Ramadinha.

Restoration and Change

In the 1990s, the original kiosk was in poor condition and was replaced by a replica in 1992. In 2005, it was moved again to its current location in Carlos Alberto Square, during the redevelopment of the area.

Classification

The kiosk was classified as of Municipal Value in 1996.

Reopening and Products

In 2016, the kiosk reopened, standing out for its offer of Portuguese products, with a special focus on ginjinha from Alcobaça.

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

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