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Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique

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👍👍 Nestled in the charming Ribeira district of Porto stands a majestic tribute to a legendary figure of exploration – Infante Dom Henrique, better known as Prince Henry the Navigator. This towering monument, meticulously crafted by renowned sculptor Tomás Costa, immortalizes the life and achievements o... People often mention Porto, Infante, Bolsa, Prince, Henry, park, rest, beautiful, Henrique, para,


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Jardim do Infante Dom Henrique, Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 4050-450 Porto, Portugal

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4.60 (206 reviews)

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  • 5/5 AGC Travel E. 11 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Nestled in the charming Ribeira district of Porto stands a majestic tribute to a legendary figure of exploration – Infante Dom Henrique, better known as Prince Henry the Navigator. This towering monument, meticulously crafted by renowned sculptor Tomás Costa, immortalizes the life and achievements of this emblematic Portuguese prince from the House of Aviz. As you approach the monument, you're immediately drawn to the intricate relief images adorning its sides. Each delicately etched image vividly encapsulates milestone moments from Prince Henry's extraordinary life. Dominating the structure, the statue itself embodies the explorer's indomitable spirit. He stands tall on an imposing pedestal, gazing authoritatively towards the sea, his hand outstretched as though commanding unseen vessels to voyage into the unknown. Hailing from the 15th century, Prince Henry was more than a royal figure; he was a pioneering visionary whose relentless pursuit of maritime exploration laid the groundwork for Portugal's illustrious Age of Discovery. His far-reaching expeditions charted the Madeira and Azores islands, penetrated the unknown frontiers of Africa, and established precise trading routes through West Africa, pathways that later mariners would follow across the Atlantic Ocean. His contributions to exploration didn't stop there; he was instrumental in funding Christopher Columbus' epoch-making journey to America in 1492. The monument is a marvel of craftsmanship, fashioned from twelve monolithic blocks of Portuguese stone, assembled meticulously by Costa to create a colossal structure weighing an astonishing 85 tons. The statue majestically towers atop an eight-meter-tall granite pedestal, lending the figure of Prince Henry an air of undeniable grandeur. Ascending the statue, six steps draw your eyes toward two exquisitely carved mermaids at the prince's feet. These mythical beings, symbolic of the Oceanids from Greek mythology, embody the many mysteries of the waters Prince Henry dared to traverse. Along the monument's sides, you'll find four relief panels depicting significant episodes from Prince Henry's life, from his marital union to his martial exploits and his academic establishment of a nautical school and an astronomical observatory. Each panel serves as a testament to the indelible marks he left on the annals of maritime exploration. As you stand in the shadow of this impressive monument, you are not merely observing a statue; you are beholding a chronicle etched in stone. The memorial to Infante Dom Henrique is a testament to the unyielding spirit of exploration and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that continues to inspire us today.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wilson F. 7 months ago on Google • 860 reviews
    Nice little park right in front of Bolsa Palace on my way to Church of St Francis
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew L. 2 years ago on Google • 1102 reviews
    Lovely place to rest and take in the rays. Plenty of benches.

  • 5/5 Jay 2 years ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Beautiful beautiful park, looked like a great place to bring wine and do a picnic. Beautiful scenery and plant life.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bob D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice little park to take a break while eating an ice cream before going to crowd the crowd on the banks of Douro. (Original) Joli petit parc pour faire une pause en mangeant une glace avant d'aller affonter la foule sur les rives de Douro.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small garden located at the end of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira and a space to rest your legs and to marvel your eyes seeing the street of the Infante, the old market Ferreira Borges, now transformed, and appreciate all the beauty of the façades of the Palace of Bolsa, church of St. Nicholas and a small part of the church of San Francisco. And why not take advantage to slowly let the gaze rest on the entire upper bank of the river Douro, side of Gaia. In short, a small garden treasure, in which the statue of the Infante Dom Henrique gives it more value and that fills us with pride of at times to let our eyes rest and rest our legs, to then continue the walk or to the Ribeira or in the opposite direction to the São Bento station. I strongly advise a visit to this small but large garden and rich in history of the city of Porto. (Original) Um pequeno jardim situado ao fim da Rua Mouzinho da Silveira e um espaço para descansar as pernas e maravilhar os olhos vendo a rua do Infante, o antigo mercado Ferreira Borges, agora transformado, e apreciar toda a beleza das fachadas do Palácio da Bolsa, da igreja de São Nicolau e uma pequena parte da igreja de São Francisco. E porque não aproveitar para lentamente deixar o olhar repousar em toda a margem superior do rio Douro, lado do de Gaia. Em suma um pequeno tesouro ajardinado, em que a estátua do Infante Dom Henrique lhe dá mais valor e que nos enche de orgulho de por momentos deixar pousar o olhos e descansar as pernas, para depois continuar a caminhada ou até à Ribeira ou no sentido contrário até a estação de São Bento. Eu aconselho vivamente uma visita a este pequeno jardim, mas grande e rico em história da cidade do Porto.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joaquim P. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice space! (Original) Espaço agradável!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodrigo M. 2 years ago on Google • 26 reviews
    A god place to rest end see a great view
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 João M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent gardens well located and well maintained. Excellent space to relax very close to the Ribeira and next to the Palácio da Bolsa and the old fruit market. Excellent location. It has car parks. Worth a visit. I recommend. (Original) Jardins excelentes bem localizado s e bem tratados. Excelente Espaço para relaxar muito próximo da Ribeira e ao lado do Palácio da Bolsa e antigo mercado da fruta. Localização excelente. Tem parque automóveis. Merece uma visita. Recomendo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Infante Dom Henrique is the protagonist of this beautiful garden flanked by monuments classified as National Public Interest, such as the Stock Exchange Palace and the Ferreira Borges Market. Often this space is surrounded by many tourists, registering the moment and at the same time enjoying sun and grass for a well deserved rest. (Original) O Infante Dom Henrique é o protagonista deste belíssimo Jardim ladeado por monumentos classificados de Interesse Público Nacional, como são o Palácio da Bolsa e o Mercado Ferreira Borges, é frequente este espaço estar rodeado de imensos turistas, registando o momento e ao mesmo tempo desfrutando do sol e da relva para um merecido descanso.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 V H. 5 months ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Located just up from the river, is this lovely park, on a slope, that has a statue as its centre piece of Henry the Navigator.

  • 4/5 Seraphina K. 1 year ago on Google • 187 reviews
    It's very nice parc where you can rest before going to attractive Ribeira area.

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 5 years ago on Google • 81 reviews
    If you're in Porto, just go visit. You won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Ivica K. 11 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Birds and good music!

  • 5/5 Mona K. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Relaxing grassy area to catch a nap, read a book or people watch.

  • 5/5 Jerry Z. 2 years ago on Google
    nice square

  • 5/5 Matheus H. 2 years ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Zoharon 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Rita de Cassia D. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful open garden, with an imposing monument to the center. (Original) Jardim aberto muito bonito, com imponente monumento comemorativo ao centro.

  • 4/5 D. de W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small, but nice park next to the beautiful Palácio da Bolsa. (Original) Een klein, maar fijn park naast het mooie Palácio da Bolsa.

  • 5/5 Nuno A. 1 year ago on Google
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  • 4/5 Sergio F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beauty that would only be complete without buildings facing the river Douro (Original) Uma beleza que só ficaria completa sem prédios virados para o rio Douro

  • 5/5 Francisco Manuel P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful views (Original) Lindas vistas

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful landscape, a good place to rest on the grass and chat with friends (Original) Paisagem linda, um bom lugar para descansar na grama e conversar com amigos

  • 5/5 Fábio S F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Most beautiful place. And there's the infant pointing toward Brazil. (Original) Lugar muitíssimo bonito. E tem o infante apontando na direção do Brasil.

  • 5/5 SARABJEET S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good heritage site of porto

  • 5/5 Kenny J. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely

  • 5/5 Jelique D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice!

  • 5/5 Hernán De O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a well-preserved square located in downtown Porto, celebrating the driving force behind the discoveries. (Original) É uma praça bem conservada e localizada na baixa do Porto, a comemorar o impulsionador das descobertas.

  • 5/5 Bahadır S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an important park you will encounter in Porto while descending from Clerigos to the famous Riberia region. It is opposite the historic Palacio da Bolsa (Porto Trade Palace) and the historic Ferreira Borges Bazaar just above it. In the middle of this area, which stands out on the hillside and draws attention with its lush greenness, there is a giant statue of Prince Henry, whose name comes from here. Prince Henry was the person who had a very important place in the Age of Discovery in the 1400s and made important changes in the country. The Prince, who dared to sail to the Atlantic to search for colonies and kept the country in the Golden Age, is also the pioneer of caravel, a small and fast watercraft. In the meantime, it is known that Henry was born in a house close to this square in 1394. When Meydan was seen as beautiful, we could not take a picture as a team. (Original) Porto'da Clerigos'tan aşağı meşhur Riberia bölgesine inerken karşılaşacağınız önemli bir park. Karşısında tarihi Palacio da Bolsa (Porto Ticaret Sarayı) ve hemen üst kısmında da tarihi Ferreira Borges Çarşı'sı vardır. Yamaca kurulu ve yemyeşil oluşu ile dikkat çeken bu alanın ortasında Denizci Prens Henry'nin dev heykeli vardır ki adı buradan gelmektedir. Prens Henry 1400'lü yıllarda, Keşifler Çağı'nda çok önemli bir yere sahip, ülkede önemli değişiklikler yapmış kişidir. Koloni aramak için Atlantik'e açılmaya cesaret eden ve ülkeye Altın Çağı yaşatmış olan Prens, küçük ve hızlı bir su taşıtı olan karavelin de öncüsüdür. Bu arada Henry'nin 1394 yılında bu meydana yakın bir evde doğduğu bilinmektedir.Meydan çok güzel görülünce biz de ekip olarak fotoğraf çekilmeden edemedik.

  • 4/5 Valentim F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is one of the most important gardens in the city of Porto. (Original) É um jardim dos mais importantes da cidade do Porto.

  • 3/5 Blanca Espinosa E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because there is nothing extraordinary (Original) Porque no hay nada extraordinario

  • 4/5 Ana S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This garden square is located in the historic center of the city of Porto and pays homage to Infante D. Henrique, the promoter of the Portuguese Discoveries. (Original) Esta praça ajardinada situa-se no centro histórico da cidade do Porto e homenageia o Infante D. Henrique impulsionador dos Descobrimentos Portugueses.

  • 4/5 Jorge Wiliam J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In Porto everything is beautiful !!! (Original) No Porto tudo eh belo!!!

  • 3/5 Ramon González D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's okay (Original) Esta bien

  • 5/5 Simao M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool! (Original) Muito fixe!

  • 5/5 Salustiano V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic!!! (Original) Fantástico!!!

  • 4/5 Fábio A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to relax in the center of Porto (Original) Bom local para relaxar em pleno centro do Porto

  • 4/5 Will 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park surrounded by beautiful buildings. Place flooded with tourists. (Original) Beau parc entouré de beaux bâtiments. Endroit inondé de touristes.

  • 5/5 Manuela L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sun, panoramic views, monuments, clean garden where you can sit, rubbish bins, benches, flowers suitable for the hamburg. (Original) Sol, vista panorâmica, monumentos, jardim limpo onde pode sentar, contentores de lixo, bancos de descanso, flores adequadas ao hambiente.

  • 4/5 Joanma F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of the first Portuguese conqueror (Original) Plaça del primer conqueridor portugués

  • 5/5 josé s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Monument (Original) Monumento

  • 4/5 Carlos F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place and very well treated (Original) Local fantástico e muito bem tratado

  • 5/5 ricardo andre m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muito bonito


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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