Wednesday, September 12, 2012

PORTO, PORTUGAL

My daughter Sofia at the side of the sculpture "O Dragão" created by the Portuguese sculptor Aureliano de Aguiar. The sculpture is placed in front at the "Teatro Rivoli", at the Square D. João I, in Porto, Portugal. Minha filha Sofia ao lado da escultura "O Dragão" criada pelo escultor português Aureliano de Aguiar. A escultura está localizada em frente ao "Teatro Rivoli", na Praça D. João I, no Porto, em Portugal.


The "Associação dos Jornalistas e Homens de Letras do Porto" (Association of Journalist and Literary Men of Porto) is located in the building at the corner of the street. A "Associação dos Jornalistas e Homens de Letras do Porto" localiza-se no prédio de esquina.



Sculpture "Corcéis" (Horses), by the sculptor João Fragoso, at the Square D. João I. Escultura "Corcéis", obra do escultor João Fragoso, na Praça D. João I. (Photo by AntoniusJ)


"Praça da Liberdade" ("Liberdade Square") (Liberty or Freedom Square)

All photos were taken by Sofia de Amorim Mascaro

19 comments:

  1. Such a charming Creature in that first sculpture...! And what a Beautiful place that is....The buildings are so pretty....Sofia must have had a WONDERFUL time there!

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  2. The roads are so empty! It looks like a nice quiet town. How long will Sofia be in Porto? X

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  3. Hello Sonia,
    nice to see your lovely daughter Sofia in Portugal.
    Portugal is a beautiful city and country.
    Thank you for your comments on my blog, love to read them.
    - Cheers Gisela.

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  4. Lindíssima cidade e fotos maravilhosas!! beijos às duas,chica

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  5. What a cool statue and pretty city. It looks like you and Sofia had a great time there.

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  6. I like that square. And thank you so much for checking out and commenting on all those old blog posts of mine. I'm glad you had a good time visiting me and my dogs.

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  7. I love the combination of modern and traditional/old architecture. What a beautiful city. I love going along on your adventures, Sonia. :)

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  8. Thanks for the tour!
    Sure makes me know more about your place!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  9. Stunning sculptures and beautiful street photos. I felt like I was right there.

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  10. Lovely photos by Sofia. Thanks for sharing. I love the sculpture..looks like a dragon.
    Have a great weekend too Sonia.
    xoxoxo
    Melanie

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  11. Your daughter looks stunning posing besides the awesome dragon ! She is a good photographer too.Lovely pics especially of the Freedom Square with magnificent monuments all around !
    Warm Regards Ram

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  12. What a beautiful city. I love that architecture, and the whimsical dragon statue.

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  13. Great architectural photos of a beautiful city.

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  14. The citizens must love this city because it's absolutely immaculate, as though a cleaning crew had just washed all the windows and walls and hoovered the streets and sidewalks.

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  15. Shalom! Today is the International Day of Peace (9/21/12) May you and all countries know and enjoy peace.

    May you have a peaceful week-end!

    An amazing sculpture!!

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  16. Querida Sónia
    Mal podia eu imaginar que a minha amiga tinha tantas formas de me surpreender!
    A sua filha mostra-nos a Baixa do Porto,tendo ao cimo da Praça Da Liberdade(Avenida dos Aliados) o belíssimo edifício da Câmara Municipal do Porto.
    Obrigada.
    Beijinhos
    Beatriz

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