Landmark

Boavista Roundabout

Boavista, Porto

Address
Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Porto

Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.

Tall column of the Monument to the Heroes of the Peninsular War on Boavista Roundabout, Porto
Photo: Reading Tom / Flickr (CC BY 4.0)

Large roundabout at the centre of Boavista, built around the Monument to the Heroes of the Peninsular War, inaugurated in 1951. An obelisk carries an eagle for Napoleon's army and a lion for the Portuguese.

Time needed 15 minutes
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What's on near Boavista Roundabout

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Boavista Roundabout, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Smaller local events nearby

  • Spanish Conversation Night Activities

    Mon 9 Nov · Mercado Bom Sucesso, Boavista

    A Spanish language conversation evening at Mercado Bom Sucesso with no fixed topic.

    18:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · Hablemos español

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Nearby

Casa da Música Landmark · 2 min walk Concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas, home of the Porto National Orchestra. Bom Sucesso Market Market · 3 min walk Market hall opened in 1952 in a historic building, now with food stalls and a programme of concerts, show cookings and family workshops. Confeitaria Petúlia Cafe · 4 min walk A pastry shop open since 1972, known for its bolo-rei. Cervejaria Galiza Food · 8 min walk A large beer hall on Rua do Campo Alegre with a long counter, serving francesinha, cod Galiza, steak and fresh seafood. Capa Negra II Food · 8 min walk A restaurant on Rua do Campo Alegre known for its francesinhas. Igreja de Cedofeita Church · 8 min walk A Romanesque church whose chancel dates from the 11th century.

Around Boavista

Concert hall, Serralves and the botanical garden

Boavista is the western avenue district, centred on the Boavista Roundabout and the Casa da Música. Serralves, the Porto Botanical Garden and several smaller museums are within it.

Boavista has 13 places on the Roam Porto map: 5 museums, 3 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 market, 1 cafe and 1 restaurant. Read the Boavista guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Boavista Roundabout?
Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Porto.
How long do you need at Boavista Roundabout?
Plan for 15 minutes.

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