Arca d’Água

Arca d’Água is a fountain in Paranhos, Porto which is located on Praça de Nove de Abril. Arca d’Água is situated nearby to the square Praça de Nove de Abril, as well as near Cedro do Atlas.

Type: Body of water
Also known as: “Manancial de Paranhos”
Address: Praça de Nove de Abril s/n

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Praça de Nove de Abril and Jardim de Arca d’Água.

Praça de Nove de Abril

Square

Photo: Manuel de Sousa, Public domain.

Praça de Nove de Abril is a square.

Jardim de Arca d’Água

Park

Photo: Manuel de Sousa, Public domain.

Jardim de Arca d’Água is a park.

Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd

The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, also known as the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, is a Catholic religious order that was founded in 1835 by Mary Euphrasia Pelletier in Angers, France. Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd is situated 270 metres south of Arca d’Água.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Paranhos and Carvalhido.

Paranhos is a parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 44,298, in an area of 7.17 km². Local landmarks include the Areosa Church, various faculties of the University of Porto and the sprawling Hospital de São João.