Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ribeira
Porto, Portugal
Porto's riverside old quarter of colourful tall houses, cafes and lanes.
Other · Portugal · Norte
Sao Bento Railway Station
A working station whose hall is covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Sao Bento Railway Station matters
Sao Bento is a train station you visit for the walls. The main hall is covered in blue-and-white tiles depicting scenes from Portuguese history. It is free to enter, and a good place to see azulejos without buying a ticket.
Talking points
- Tile panels tell historic scenes.
- Entry is free.
- Still an active station.
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