Carlos Alberto Square
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The Praça de Carlos Alberto is a central square in the Vitória district of the Portuguese city of Porto .
history
For centuries the square was named after the horseshoe smiths ( ferradores ) who were concentrated in this part of the city. On its east side, the Palácio dos Viscondes de Balsemão was built in the 18th century . After renovation, the building served as a hostel. Later King Charles Albert of Sardinia lived there , who came to Porto in exile in 1849. The Largo dos Ferradores was given its current name in his honor.
In the middle of the square is a small park, in the center of which a monument by the sculptor Henrique Moreira commemorates those who fell from Portugal during the First World War .
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Coordinates: 41 ° 8 ′ 54.4 " N , 8 ° 36 ′ 57.1" W.