Porto Attractions

Porto attractions include plenty of interesting sights including the Avenida dos Aliados, the Se (Cathedral) area, the Duoro River's banks, Palácio da Bolsa, the Clerigos Church, the São Bento Train Station and many others. Explore the Travel Porto tourist guide to find out what to see and do in Porto, Portugal.

• Centro Português de Fotografia
  Centro Português de Fotografia (Portuguese Centre for Photography) is housed in the building where a prison used to be in the past. The Centre for Photography was created in 1997, and since then it studies and promotes the photographic patrimony of Portugal. ... More>>
  
  
• Dom Luis I Bridge
  Dom Luis I Bridge is one of the most imposing constructions in Porto, one of the city’s main symbols. The bridge across the Douro River designed by Teófilo Seyrig was started in 1881 and launched in 1886. ... More>>
  
  
• Igreja de Santo Ildefonso
  Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is one of Porto’s most beautiful churches. This tile-covered church was constructed between 1724 and 1730 in proto-baroque style. Blue tiles by Jorge Colaço (1932) on the church walls depict scenes from the life of St. Ildefonso and allegories from the Eucharist. ... More>>
  
  
• Palacio da Bolsa
  Palacio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) is one of Porto’s most visited attractions. Palacio da Bolsa was built in neo-classical style in the second half of the 19th century. Today the palace attracts about 200,000 visitors annually. ... More>>
  
  
• Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art
  Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, housed in a minimalist building by the architect Alvaro Siza Vieira, is devoted to Portuguese and international contemporary art. The museum’s collection covers the period from the end of the 1960s to the present day. ... More>>
  
  
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• Sé Catedral
  The Cathedral of Porto or Sé Catedral, a 12th-century fortress like cathedral, is one of the oldest churches in Porto. The cathedral was extensively altered over time, especially in the 18th century when the baroque elements were added. ... More>>
  
  
• São Francisco Church
  São Francisco Church (Igreja de São Francisco) is one of the most beautiful churches in Portugal. This gothic church built between 1383 and 1410 looks like an ordinary gothic church from outside, but inside you will find a completely different picture ... More>>
  
  
• São Bento Station
  São Bento Station is Porto’s central station, which is used for regional trains. This historic station occupies a site where a convent once stood. The first trains came to the station at the end of the 19th century though the station was officially inaugurated only in 1916. ... More>>
  
  
• São João Theatre
  São João National Theatre is the main theatre venue in Porto, one of the most important theatres in the entire Portugal. The original theatre, built between 1796 and 1798, was destroyed by fire in 1908. The building was totally reconstructed by Marques da Silva. ... More>>
  
  
• Torre dos Clérigos
  Torre dos Clérigos is one of the tallest constructions in northern Portugal. This remarkable tower is a real symbol of Porto attracting tourists by great views opened from the tower top. ... More>>