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The Newspaper Vendor Statue

79 Reviews

#84 of 285 things to do in Porto

Monuments & Statues, Sights & Landmarks

Praca Liberdade, Porto 4000-322, Portugal

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“Destroyed”

Sadly the newspaper vendor statue is no more,I had it as a sight to see and couldn’t work out how I... read more

Reviewed yesterday

yoaligboy

Leeds, United Kingdom

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“Selfie heaven ”

This is a quirky statue in the main square. It is something of a tradition in Porto to have your... read more

Reviewed 8 March 2018

IAN O

Wigan, United Kingdom

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79 reviews

Excellent17%
Very good52%
Average30%
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Terrible1%

11 Jul 2017

“.Heavy News”

28 Jun 2017

“Made Me Smile”

Suggested Duration: < 1 hour

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Praca Liberdade, Porto 4000-322, Portugal

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yoaligboy

Leeds, United Kingdom

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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Destroyed

Sadly the newspaper vendor statue is no more,I had it as a sight to see and couldn’t work out how I kept missing it. There was a message written in English saying roughly if you can’t respect our culture/heritage then go back to your own...More

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IAN O

Wigan, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile

Selfie heaven

This is a quirky statue in the main square. It is something of a tradition in Porto to have your picture taken at the statue.

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rmcc83

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 27 November 2017

tradition

this is one of Porto's traditions and also portuguese tradition, newspapers boys/men selling the newspapers in the streets, called ardinas in portuguese. this is located in a sidewalk between Avenida dos Aliados and Sao Bento station. take a pic and show it to your kids...More

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GrumpsDC

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 17 July 2017 via mobile

Statue - or selfie prop?

Both times that I passed this 'attraction', it seemed to be mainly being used for the latter. I would certainly not recommend a special trip to see it, but there are many other real attractions close by that will probably bring you to see it.

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tezpil

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 11 July 2017

.Heavy News

Here's a cheeky paper boy to stand by and have your photo taken with if you know someone with a camera.

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seafare74

SF, California

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Reviewed 5 July 2017

Cool Statue to Changing Times

The statue is a tribute to newspaper vendors and is located across from the Sao Bento train station. It makes one smile.

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Mike Arran

Manchester England

730365

Reviewed 28 June 2017

Made Me Smile

Found myself staring intently at this statue trying to work out whether it was the best human one I'd ever seen or a proper sculpture. Turned out to be the latter! Excellent piece of artwork and worth five minutes of anyone's time. If you visit...More

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Kevin F

Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 28 June 2017

Unusual Statue

This statue in Porto is one of the more unusual ones I have seen. It is situated quite close to the main railway station. It is said to honour Newspaper Sellers. Why it is situated along side a British Post Box is a mystery!. Well...More

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Steve_Grant1

Oldham, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 18 February 2017 via mobile

A short stop on the longer days walk.

Worth a stop to have a look and take some photos whilst on the days other excursions. Can be busy with other tourists given it's location.

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Amazon122s

Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

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Reviewed 28 November 2016

Visit the historical centre of Porto.

The statue of the “Newspaper Vendor” is located just on the corner at the bottom of the “Praça da Liberdade”, when you are coming out of the “São Bento Station” it is at about 50 meters, so cross the street and pass in front of...More

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