José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão (1836 – 1915) was a Portuguese writer of the late 19th century and early 20th century. In 1862 he dedicated himself to journalism and became a literary critic at the Diário do Porto and contributed to several literary magazines. Sculpture by Leopoldo Neves de Almeida (1898 - 1975), portuguese sculptor and teacher, representative of the Second Generation of Modernists.

Good statue.

Nice

Funny looking mustache.

Ramalho Ortigao famous writer , beautiful park and views

Located in a lovely park near the university stands this proud figure of a famous portuguese writer that was prolific in the 1900's.

Nice

(Translated by Google) José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão was born in Porto on November 24, 1836 and died in 1915. He became famous as a journalist and writer. While in Paris, he was a contributor to several newspapers: Diário de Notícias, Diário popular, Jornal do Comércio and Gazeta de Notícias. In cooperation with Eça de Queiroz, he wrote a mystery novel, the Mistério da Estrada de Sintra and in 1870, still with Eça, he began the periodical publication of As Farpas, a monthly chronicle of politics, letters and customs. He also experimented with Travel Literature, of which the book "Holanda" stands out. (Original) José Duarte Ramalho Ortigão, nasceu no Porto a 24 de novembro de 1836 e faleceu em 1915. Notabilizou- se como jornalista e escritor. Enquanto esteve em Paris foi colaborador de vários jornais: Diário de Notícias, Diário popular, Jornal do Comércio e Gazeta de Notícias. Em cooperação com Eça de Queiroz escreveu uma novela de mistério, o Mistério da Estrada de Sintra e em 1870 ainda com Eça inicia a publicação periódica de, As Farpas, crónica mensal de política, de letras e de costumes. Também experimentou a Literatura de Viagens, da qual se destaca o livro "Holanda".

(Translated by Google) Beautiful statue very well kept near a beautiful park. (Original) Bella statua molto ben tenuta nei pressi di un bel parco.

Interesting monument

Nice gardens

(Translated by Google) Statue of the writer Ramalho Ortigão by Leopoldo de Almeida. (Original) Estátua do escritor Ramalho Ortigão da autoria de Leopoldo de Almeida.

(Translated by Google) My favorite style park. Relaxed and secluded Pass if you don't like pigeons. (Original) 내가 좋아하는 스타일의 공원. 여유롭고 한적하다. 비둘기 싫어하면 패스.