City walls of Porto, Medieval fortification in Historic Centre, Portugal.
The Fernandine Walls stretch for 2,600 meters with quadrangular towers and battlements enclosing the central district of Porto along steep hillsides.
Construction of Porto's defensive walls started in 1336 under King Afonso IV and reached completion in 1376 during King Fernando's reign.
The Carvão Gate stands as the last remaining entrance of the original wall system, marking the historical point where coal supplies entered Porto.
The most complete section of the walls extends 200 meters between Santa Clara Convent and Luis I Bridge, accessible through Escadas do Caminho Novo.
The fortification walls integrate with buildings throughout Porto, with sections incorporated into streets and structures over centuries of urban development.
Location: Porto
Part of: Historic Centre of Porto
GPS coordinates: 41.14262,-8.61137
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:58
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Nicho do Senhor da Boa Fortuna
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Fonte Mouzinho da Silveira
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