“Did that statue just move?” whispered a nervous tourist as we passed by. Don’t worry; the Peregrino Statue is known for its imposing presence, not for coming to life. This bronze equestrian statue honors Vimara Peres, a pivotal figure in the history of Portugal. He was a 9th-century Galician duke tasked with a critical mission: to reclaim Porto and Gaia from Moorish control. The statue depicts Peres with a powerful gaze, a testament to his successful reconquest of the region that would become Portugal. Unveiled in 1968, the Peregrino Statue is the work of Salvador Barata Feyo, a renowned Portuguese sculptor. Feyo masterfully captured the essence of this legendary nobleman. The statue stands as a symbol of Portuguese nationhood, forever linked to this historic city where the spirit of Portugal first took shape.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to