Liberdade Square, Historic square in central Porto, Portugal
The square features neoclassical granite buildings surrounding a central 10-meter bronze equestrian statue of King Peter IV.
The square, previously called Praça Nova, emerged in the 18th century as part of an urban development project in Santo Ildefonso district.
The Cardosas Palace, a former convent turned hotel, displays notable neoclassical architecture on the southern side of the square.
The square connects Aliados Avenue to Clérigos Street, providing direct access to main monuments and shops in the center.
The central monument depicts Peter IV holding the Portuguese constitution, representing his role in establishing constitutional monarchy.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Part of: Conjunto da Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados e Praça do General Humberto Delgado, incluindo a estátua equestre de D. Pedro IV e todos os restantes elementos escultóricos existentes
Shares border with: Praça de Almeida Garrett
Address: 4000-322 Porto, Portugal 4000-322 Porto
GPS coordinates: 41.14650,-8.61140
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Discover Porto, a charming city in northern Portugal, known for its main monuments, religious buildings, and cultural sites. You will see its famous historic bridges, remarkable churches, and museums filled with incredible collections.
Clérigos Church
230 m
Monument to Pedro IV (Porto)
5 m
Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados
63 m
Rivoli Theatre
199 m
Palácio das Cardosas
66 m
Teatro Sá da Bandeira
227 m
Café Guarany
150 m
Quiosque na Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque
53 m
Quiosque do Serviço de Transportes Colectivos do Porto
25 m
Edifício do Banco Santander Totta
96 m
Edifício da Caixa Geral de Depósitos (Avenida dos Aliados)
168 m
Casa Arte Nova na Rua Cândido dos Reis
226 m
Edifício do BES (Porto)
114 m
Escultura "Os Meninos"
129 m
Conjunto da Praça da Liberdade, Avenida dos Aliados e Praça do General Humberto Delgado, incluindo a estátua equestre de D. Pedro IV e todos os restantes elementos escultóricos existentes
241 m
"A Juventude" sculpture
148 m
Edifício de Garagem do Jornal O Comércio do Porto
190 m
Edifício da Caixa Geral de Depósitos (Praça da Liberdade)
41 m
Edifício "A Nacional"
78 m
Antigo Edifício de "O Jornal de Notícias"
209 m
Oratório de Nossa Senhora da Silva
201 m
Fonte Mouzinho da Silveira
248 m
Edifício de o Jornal "O Comércio do Porto"
179 m
Edifício na Avenida dos Aliados nº 166 a 200
246 m
Edifício do Montepio Geral (Av. Aliados)
144 m
Edifício das Quatro Estações
250 m
Edifício na Avenida dos Aliados, n.º 156,158 e 162
219 m
Av.aliados
233 mReviews
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