Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ribeira
Porto, Portugal
Porto's riverside old quarter of colourful tall houses, cafes and lanes.
Tower · Portugal · Norte
Clerigos Tower
A tall baroque bell tower that you can climb for a view of Porto.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Clerigos Tower matters
The Clerigos Tower is the tallest church tower in the city, and a baroque landmark. Climb its narrow staircase for views over the rooftops to the river. It is a short walk from Livraria Lello, so the two pair well on a morning in the centre.
Talking points
- It's a baroque landmark.
- Narrow stairs climb to the top.
- Views reach the Douro.
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More in Porto
Bridge
Dom Luis I Bridge
Porto, Portugal
A two-level iron arch bridge spanning the Douro, with great views.
Shopping
Livraria Lello
Porto, Portugal
A Neo-Gothic bookshop with a sweeping red staircase, often called one of the world's prettiest.
Food and drink
Port Wine Cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia
Porto, Portugal
Historic lodges across the river where port wine is aged and tasted.
Palace · UNESCO
Palacio da Bolsa
Porto, Portugal
A 19th-century stock exchange palace famous for its gilded Arab Room.
Other
Sao Bento Railway Station
Porto, Portugal
A working station whose hall is covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.