Fonte Hulsenbos

Fonte Hulsenbos is a fountain in União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, Porto which is located on Largo Artur Arcos. Fonte Hulsenbos is situated nearby to the square Largo Artur Arcos, as well as near Muralhas Fernandinas (Troço das Escadas do Caminho Novo).

Photo: Jose A., CC BY 2.0.

Type: Fountain
Also known as: “Fonte da Protetora” and “Fonte dos Hulsenbos”
Address: Largo Artur Arcos s/n

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palácio da Bolsa and Church of São Francisco.

Palácio da Bolsa

Museum

Photo: Manuel de Sousa, Public domain.

The Stock Exchange Palace is a historical building in Porto, Portugal. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association in Neoclassical style. Palácio da Bolsa is situated 220 metres east of Fonte Hulsenbos.

Church of São Francisco

Church

Photo: João Carvalho, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Church of Saint Francis is the most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, Portugal, being also noted for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration. It is located in the historic centre of the city, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Church of São Francisco is situated 240 metres east of Fonte Hulsenbos.

Igreja e convento de São João Novo

Church

Photo: Manuel de Sousa, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Igreja e convento de São João Novo is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Nicolau and Vitória.

São Nicolau

Neighborhood

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São Nicolau is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória. The population in 2011 was 1,906, in an area of 0.25 km2.

Vitória

Neighborhood

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Vitória is a former civil parish in the municipality of Porto, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória.