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Lisbon - Twin Rivers of Portugal

Shortly before the junction of the Praça da Alegria and the Rua das Pretas two water courses border the length of the road between lush greenery. A figure sits at the end of each fountain, pouring water from a jug. The two figures symbolize Portugal's most important rivers. The Tagus is represented on the eastern side opposite the Douro on the west, which enters the Atlantic at Oporto.

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The allegories were created by the sculptor Alexandre Gomes for the old Passeio Público and are the only relics along the Avenida da Liberdade dating from this time. A similar representation of Tejo and Douro can be found on the triumphal arch leading to the Rua Augusta on the Praça do Comércio.
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