Scenic spot introduction:

Porto Cathedral (Porto Cathedral, Portuguese Sé do Porto) is one of the oldest monuments in Porto, Portugal's second largest city, and one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Portugal. This church is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Porto. Its most eye-catching feature is the exquisite porcelain painting cloister, which wows visitors. At the same time, the church incorporates the Baroque style, so visitors can fully appreciate the two important architectural styles here at once. It is an important landscape that cannot be missed.

Attractions distribution:

Porto Cathedral is located on a hill (Terreiro de Se) in the city center. It has two square bell towers, rose windows, altars, etc. The most prominent feature of the entire building is the cloister decorated with large-scale blue and white porcelain paintings, which is gorgeous , classical, impressive and unparalleled. There is also a museum attached to the church that displays religious sculptures created from a variety of materials, which is not to be missed.

Scenic spot features:

Religion, architecture, murals
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. The church will hold corresponding prayer activities during Christmas, Easter and other periods as well as on weekdays.

2. Recommend the tourist tram on Line 1.

3. The Porto transportation recharge card (Andante) can be used on the subway, bus and tram.

Tour route:

One-day tour: Priest Tower → San Francisco Church → Porto Stock Exchange Palace → Liberela Marina → Luis I Bridge → Gaya Marina

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Porto Shopping) Cork products, wine, photo frames, wallets and other small items.

(Porto Food) Fish, wine, Tripas à moda do Porto, Francesinha.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe>Portugal>City of Porto

How to get there:

Church: You can take Metro Line D to Sao Bento Station and walk along Av. Dom Afonso Henriques.

Porto:

1. Plane: Porto Airport (Sá Carneiro Airport)

2. Train: Estação São Bento, Porto Railway Station ( Campanhã station).

3. Long-distance buses: Porto intercity bus (Rede Expresso), intercity bus (Renex).

4. Urban transportation: Metro (Metro), bus (STCP), cable car (Funicular dos Guindais), tourist tram, taxi.

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Church ticket prices:

The church is free;

Museum + cloister: 3 euros for adults, 2 euros for more than 10 people, students, and free for children under 10 years old.

Scenic area opening hours:

Church: 09:00-12:30, 14:30-19:00 in summer; closed at 18:00 in winter.

Museum: 09:00-12:15, 14:30-18:30 in summer; closed at 17:30 in winter.

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