Statues - Hither & Thither

 

Description

Along both sides of the Avenida da Liberdade south of the Rua das Pretas are two meandering 'rivers' both beginning at a fountain showing a river god, the rivers Tagus (east) and Douro (west). These allegorical sculptures were made by Alexandre Gomes for the Campo de Santana fountain (never built).

Tejo / Tagus

Douro

Sculptor

• Alexandre Gomes, Portuguese sculptor.

Sources & Information

• Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Equipamentos.

Tags

• Town: Lisboa
• Subdivision: Lisboa (distrito)
• Region: Lisboa (região)
• Country: Portugal
• Douro (personification)
• Fountain
• Gomes, Alexandre
• River god/goddess
• Tagus (personification)

Location (N 38°43'5" - W 9°8'38")