Chafariz da Praça do Giraldo - Évora, Portugal
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N 38° 34.261 W 007° 54.571
29S E 594995 N 4269737
[PT]Este chafariz está localizado numas das principais praças da cidade. [EN]This fountain is located in one of the main squares of the city.
Waymark Code: WMKH2Q
Location: Évora, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/14/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member coisos
Views: 3

[PT]
É uma obra do arquitecto Afonso Álvares.
Foi construído em 1571 em mármore branco rematado por uma coroa de bronze. Segundo a tradição as oito carrancas correspondem às oito ruas que desembocam na praça.
Está classificado como Monumento Nacional.
Ornamenta a famosa Praça do Giraldo, local central da Évora muralhada.


[ENG]
It is a work of the architect Afonso Álvares.
It was built in 1571 of white marble surmounted by a bronze crown. According to tradition, the eight gargoyles correspond to the eight streets that lead to the square.
It is classified as a National Monument.
Adorns the famous Praça do Giraldo, Évora walled central location.


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Code Number at the IPA Databse: IPA.00003855

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