Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble
District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Centro Histórico
This set of buildings is deeply rooted in the heart of Porto's Historic Centre. It stretches along Rua de Cedofeita, one of the city's most emblematic thoroughfares, culminating in the northern area of Praça de Carlos Alberto. Its central position in the urban fabric allows for the observation of a significant transition in the city's landscape, marking a historic route that has developed over the centuries.
Rua de Cedofeita has origins dating back to the Middle Ages, being one of the oldest streets in the city of Porto and owing its name to the ancient Church of São Martinho de Cedofeita. Over the centuries, this urban thoroughfare was consolidated, and the buildings that characterise it today took their current form predominantly between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Praça de Carlos Alberto, integrated into this route, established itself as a prominent public space, playing a significant role in the evolution of the city's public transport and in the social and civic life of the people of Porto.
The buildings that define Rua de Cedofeita and the area adjacent to Praça de Carlos Alberto are a remarkable example of the civil architecture that shaped Porto in the 18th and 19th centuries. These constructions are characterised by their notable verticality and by the linear organisation that follows the street. It is common to see façades displaying elegant wrought-iron balconies, adding an artistic detail, and, in some cases, tile coverings which lend a chromatic richness and a distinctive character to the urban ensemble. Their stylistic uniformity contributes to the unique visual identity of this area, representing an important architectural legacy.
Praça de Carlos Alberto, an integral part of this urban complex, is named in honour of Charles Albert of Sardinia, a historical figure who found refuge in the city of Porto in the mid-19th century. This public space was also the stage for significant events, such as the memorable speech given by Humberto Delgado in 1958. This event gathered thousands of people and indelibly marked the city's recent political history, highlighting the square's role as a place of convergence and popular expression in the heart of Porto.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rua_de_Cedofeita
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praça_de_Carlos_Alberto
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.148631075219335,-8.615876763488032
Coordinates DMS: 41°08'55.1"N 08°36'57.2"W
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