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Postigo do Carvão (Porto Medieval City Gate)

Postigo do Carvão (Porto Medieval City Gate)

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Postigo do Carvão (Porto Medieval City Gate)

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Location: São Nicolau, Porto, Portugal

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October 17, 2023

Of the 17 gates and gates of the Fernandina Walls built around the city of Porto in the 14th century, the Carvão Gate is the only one that has survived to this day.

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February 22, 2024

The Postigo do Carvão is the last remaining city gate of the medieval walls of Porto, Portugal. It is located on the banks of the Douro River in Ribeira, the historic center of the city. The gate played an important role in the city's trade as it provided access to the harbor and warehouses for goods, particularly coal (hence the name "coal gate"). Today it is a historical monument and landmark that commemorates Porto's rich history.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: São Nicolau, Porto, Portugal

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Postigo do Carvão (Porto Medieval City Gate)

1. Ponte da Arrábida – Historic Centre of Porto loop from Matosinhos Sul

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