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Fernandine Walls of Porto

Fernandine Walls of Porto

Highlight • Historical Site

Fernandine Walls of Porto

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Location: Sé, Porto, Portugal

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2. View of Dom Luís I Bridge – Porto Cathedral loop from João de Deus

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3. View of Dom Luís I Bridge – Porto Cathedral loop from João de Deus

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Bumble-Bee

November 20, 2025

In the mid-14th century, during the Middle Ages, the construction of the walls of Porto (Muralhas do Porto) began as the city expanded beyond its ancient Roman and primitive walls, known as Cerca Velha. King Fernando ordered the building of new walls, almost 10 meters high, which would enclose the historic centre of Porto.

In the 18th century, Porto’s urban growth once again surpassed its walls, leading to their demolition in most sections. Some portions were preserved for cultural and historical purposes. The old walls, known as Fernandina Wall, were 2,600 meters in perimeter and featured several quadrangular towers and battlements. The construction of the Fernandina Wall began under King Alfonso IV, and was completed under King Fernando I. At the time of its inauguration, the walls had several gates and entrances, but now only the Carvão Gate remains.

(nomads-travel-guide.com/places/muralhas-de-d-fernando-porto-city-walls/)

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August 8, 2025

The Walls of Dom Fernando (Portuguese: Muralhas de D. Fernando) or Fernandine Walls (Portuguese: Muralhas Fernandinas) are medieval fortifications located in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, S'o Nicolau e Vitria, in the municipality of Porto, in Portuguese Porto. Further details can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernandine_Walls_of_Porto

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Fernandine Walls of Porto

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