Praca da Batalha
Praca da Batalha
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,931 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This is an open square in the center of the city near Liberdade. It is called "Battle Square" because supposedly an important battle occurred here in the 11th Century, a battle with invaders. Some big important buildings around it.
Written November 8, 2024
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Fabio Diglio
Valencia, Spain1,446 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Batalha Square is an iconic square in Porto’s downtown.
According to the tradition/legend, the name Batalha comes from a 10th-century battle fought between the Moorish forces and the inhabitants of Porto, which were defeated.
Nowadays it is a busy square, surrounded by restaurants and hotels, whose main points of interest are: São João National Theatre, Santo Ildefonso church, the old Batalha Cinema and D. Pedro V statue.
According to the tradition/legend, the name Batalha comes from a 10th-century battle fought between the Moorish forces and the inhabitants of Porto, which were defeated.
Nowadays it is a busy square, surrounded by restaurants and hotels, whose main points of interest are: São João National Theatre, Santo Ildefonso church, the old Batalha Cinema and D. Pedro V statue.
Written November 11, 2019
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,125 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Batalha means a battle and the square got its name from a big battle happening just here in the 10th century.
Today Batalha Square is a busy square surrounded by restaurants and hotels. The most interesting sights are Sao Joao National Theatre, Santo Ildefonso church, the old Batalha Cinema, and D. Pedro V statue.
Today Batalha Square is a busy square surrounded by restaurants and hotels. The most interesting sights are Sao Joao National Theatre, Santo Ildefonso church, the old Batalha Cinema, and D. Pedro V statue.
Written July 25, 2019
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,512 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a wonderful square here in Porto. There are several restaurants with lots of tables outside (we especially enjoyed the Batalha Cafe). The Monumento ao Rei D. Pedro V is here as well as the Teatro Nacional São João. And of course the impressive Igreja Paroquial de Santo Ildefonso, which is just around the corner. From here the way lead to the popular Rua de Santa Catarina with countless shops, restaurants and bakeries.
It's a nice square, we passed it daily coming from or going back to our holiday rental. Many days a week there is also a little arts & crafts market. And some other days a night market. Surely a good starting point to explore pretty Porto. Just beware of the traffic here when crossing the square and streets.
It's a nice square, we passed it daily coming from or going back to our holiday rental. Many days a week there is also a little arts & crafts market. And some other days a night market. Surely a good starting point to explore pretty Porto. Just beware of the traffic here when crossing the square and streets.
Written October 15, 2023
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark7,189 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I love it when I understand the names of places so easily - here it is obvious. Place de la Bataille - but which one then?
Apparently a battle in the 10th century between the Portuanes and the Moors; that the ports lost and the city was destroyed. She thankfully recovered - and they even named a place after a loss - which is pretty rare!
There are cafes, hotels and a monument to King Pedro V; and it is a node of several streets leading towards the old historic city center.
Apparently a battle in the 10th century between the Portuanes and the Moors; that the ports lost and the city was destroyed. She thankfully recovered - and they even named a place after a loss - which is pretty rare!
There are cafes, hotels and a monument to King Pedro V; and it is a node of several streets leading towards the old historic city center.
Written November 16, 2023
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Manuel C
Letterkenny, Ireland5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Very central and there are a lot of places where to eat local food. I recommend Tasca casa Louro which is very near.
From there you can go to rua Santa Catarina.
From there you can go to rua Santa Catarina.
Written August 18, 2024
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Vladimiramirela
Mississauga, Canada1,878 contributions
Sep 2019
Like so many other squares in the city, this is one area where pedestrians can stop for a break and to admire the urban-old architecture around.
Written December 27, 2019
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,839 contributions
Oct 2018
Praca da Batalha is a public space with no particular beauty apart from the fact there are several shops around it, including cafes and the like. There are office blocks and there are seats for people to have a rest. We came by here while walking around the area, going through and around the beautiful Sao Bento train station and some other attractions nearby. It is also interesting to walk through and look at the shops, particularly the souvenir shops and those selling items everyone would want to buy, as we did! Worth a visit, if you are in the vicinity.
Written August 25, 2019
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Andrew R
Crewe, UK2,974 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This is a nice public Square, there is a large monument and a fountain, there are also plenty of restaurants and hotels in this area, The historic tram terminus is also nearby
Written October 22, 2018
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Perry B
Sydney, Australia2,615 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
We loved the Praca de Batalha. It was very atmospheric and vibrant! The trams' terminus was very close and it seemed to be a major transportation hub. There were hotels ringing the Praca and some wonderful public buildings!
Written April 23, 2018
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