Praça da República

The Republic Square is the most central in the city, at the end of Avenida da Liberdade. Is a giant rectangular pedestrian square, always bustling. Out of it come the main pedestrian and shopping streets of the old town, the Rua do Souto (shops), the cavalcade two Capelistas and Gardens Central Avenue (where there are several sculptures and monuments). On the corner of Avenida da Liberdade is the tourist information office. It has three large ornamental fountains with multiple water jets and waterfalls, the round font is in the center of the square and at night is illuminated by colored lighting.