Porto City Hall
Porto City Hall
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- DincyBrighton, Colorado356 contributionsMarvelous historic buildingGorgeous old building. There was a special display of the city charter from 1123 happening while we were there. The document itself was available for viewing in a glass case. We weren't able to wander freely throughout the building, but the parts we did see were well worth the visit.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 November 2023
- Pernille ICopenhagen, Denmark6,937 contributionsPerspective is everythingThe Town Hall of Porto is situated at the top end of the Avenue of the Allies - so the view is usually impressive and stunning when having that long perspective towards the seats of power. However the Avenue is currently broken up by road works and the perspective is not really possible. It is however a nice neoclassical building from the early 20th century and open as of 1955 only. The bell tower is 70m tall, and there are both chairs and benches under the shades of the trees for a nice break.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 16 November 2023
- Perry GBlairgowrie, United Kingdom415 contributionsokit is a lovely building ( which you cannot visit ) in a square. The waterfall area in front of the building is a lot smaller than what it appears in the picture shown and there is a busy road in between the two. Not much more to say than that really.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 July 2024
- 878crisla26 contributionsIt was okayWe went here to take a picture in front of the Porto sign, after a 25 minute walk, was gutted to discover that it's no longer there! Took some pics outside and headed off to another site. Did not see inside as it was closed.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 27 July 2024
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,389 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The town hall towers over the central square of Porto, Placa Liberdade. Its central tower is 70m high and there is a very popular Porto sign outside that is always swarmed with tourists snapping away.
I dont know if you can visit the inside, I didnt, but the building is one of the most impressive in the city and is well worth a stop.
I dont know if you can visit the inside, I didnt, but the building is one of the most impressive in the city and is well worth a stop.
Written 17 February 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,004 contributions
June 2022
Porto City hall is a neoclassic edifice standing in the very center, at the northern end of a huge square. A big central tower clock dominates it.
Unfortunately, the area is currently under heavy subway construction, so the views and moving around are limited.
Unfortunately, the area is currently under heavy subway construction, so the views and moving around are limited.
Written 8 August 2022
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Dincy
Brighton, CO356 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Gorgeous old building. There was a special display of the city charter from 1123 happening while we were there. The document itself was available for viewing in a glass case. We weren't able to wander freely throughout the building, but the parts we did see were well worth the visit.
Written 12 November 2023
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Perry G
Blairgowrie, UK415 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
it is a lovely building ( which you cannot visit ) in a square. The waterfall area in front of the building is a lot smaller than what it appears in the picture shown and there is a busy road in between the two. Not much more to say than that really.
Written 4 July 2024
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Roberta V
Rho, Italy6,179 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This unique building, inspired by the architecture of the great municipal buildings of Northern Europe, stands on the top of the Avenida dos Aliados.
A robust and imposing work, whose construction began in 1920, designed by the architect AntĂłnio Correia da Silva and completed only in 1955.
In the center stands a 70 meter high tower, with a carillon clock, which symbolizes the importance that the Porto community attributes to city life.
The statue in front of the building, created by the sculptor Barata Feyo in 1954, depicts the poet Almeida Garrett (1799-1854).
A robust and imposing work, whose construction began in 1920, designed by the architect AntĂłnio Correia da Silva and completed only in 1955.
In the center stands a 70 meter high tower, with a carillon clock, which symbolizes the importance that the Porto community attributes to city life.
The statue in front of the building, created by the sculptor Barata Feyo in 1954, depicts the poet Almeida Garrett (1799-1854).
Written 19 January 2024
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878crisla
26 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
We went here to take a picture in front of the Porto sign, after a 25 minute walk, was gutted to discover that it's no longer there! Took some pics outside and headed off to another site. Did not see inside as it was closed.
Written 27 July 2024
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Pernille I
Copenhagen, Denmark6,937 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
The Town Hall of Porto is situated at the top end of the Avenue of the Allies - so the view is usually impressive and stunning when having that long perspective towards the seats of power.
However the Avenue is currently broken up by road works and the perspective is not really possible.
It is however a nice neoclassical building from the early 20th century and open as of 1955 only. The bell tower is 70m tall, and there are both chairs and benches under the shades of the trees for a nice break.
However the Avenue is currently broken up by road works and the perspective is not really possible.
It is however a nice neoclassical building from the early 20th century and open as of 1955 only. The bell tower is 70m tall, and there are both chairs and benches under the shades of the trees for a nice break.
Written 16 November 2023
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PierrÉ™
Toulouse, France19 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
Sumptuous monument with richly decorated and furnished interiors. The free visit was led by two very friendly and dynamic students. Please note that the proposed tours are only available in Portuguese and Spanish (or English).
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Written 6 July 2024
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DianeER
Falls Church, VA2,404 contributions
Oct 2019
The building itself was beautiful from the outside but we did not go in.
The reason to walk here is to take your photo in front of the large Porto sign. Be aware there is a long unofficial line to take your photo in front of it so be prepared to wait. Great photo!
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The reason to walk here is to take your photo in front of the large Porto sign. Be aware there is a long unofficial line to take your photo in front of it so be prepared to wait. Great photo!
If you like my review, I hope you'll click the 'helpful' button; those of us who write reviews live for those and it motivates us to do more.
Written 30 December 2019
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trishann4
Bexley, UK75 contributions
Dec 2019
San Bento station is amazing, the staff there are very helpful. It. Is very easy to travel out, good times and indications of platforms etc.
Written 23 December 2019
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Hello, this is probably an artistic choice.
Written 28 September 2024
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