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Fonte dos Leões

Name: Fonte dos Leões
Rating: 4.6

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Stop at Fonte dos Leões, the lion-guarded fountain at the heart of old Porto. Admire the octagonal marble basin and bronze lions, then wander the tiled streets around the square.

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Full description

Fonte dos Leões is an octagonal marble fountain with four imposing bronze lions, installed in 1886 as part of Porto's public water supply project. It stands in a lively square in the historic centre, where flowing water and the sculpted lions create a busy yet relaxed atmosphere.

Surrounding streets are lined with tiled buildings typical of the city. The fountain is free to view at any hour and a stop here usually takes about 15 minutes, easily combined with nearby churches and a walk through the old town.

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Address

Praça de Gomes Teixeira 10, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal · Porto

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit in the morning or early evening for softer light and fewer people
pair it with the nearby Carmo and Carmelitas churches in one walk
look at the surrounding tiled facades while you are there.

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Reviews

Porto is a gem of a city. The people are super relaxed and extremely friendly. I can't wait to go back to this magical place with beautiful architecture and tastefully tiled buildings.

James Sharpe

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