Fountain in Jardim do Passeio Alegre - Foz

Set within the Jardim do Passeio Alegre in Foz do Douro is this old fountain. It was designed in the18th century by the celebrated architect Nicolau Nasoni but only moved here in the 1860s. It's original location is uncertain although there is some suggestion it was part of the old Convent of Sao Francisco in downtown Porto.

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