The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Porto District, Northern Portugal

Two designations resulting from two Marian invocations born in the Medieval Ages are given to this Chapel, built in the place of Quinta: Lady of Piety and/or Lady of Quinta.

Extraordinary eighteenth century house in the purest Baroque style and strong influence of Nasoni school.Recently acquired by the city of Maia, will soon be a social and cultural enjoyment space, taking advantage of the main building, several outbuildings and beautiful gardens with several notes that reinforce its baroque spirit. How to get Metro do Porto - Maia Park and stops Forum Maia

The Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque, promoted by the Route of the Romanesque, opened to the public on September 27, 2018, in the town of Lousada, Porto. The exhibition concept behind this major venue for the dissemination of historical-cultural heritage stands out for the boldness of its architecture, but also for the multiple interactive experiences provided by its museographic contents. In addition to a reception, a bar and a library, the CIR comprises an exhibition area with approximately 650 square meters, organised in large central foyer and six theme-based rooms: Territory and Establishment of Portugal; Medieval Society; The Romanesque; The Builders; Symbolism and Colour; Monuments Over Time. Thus, the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque emerges as the ideal setting for you to start your journey of discovery of the Route of the Romanesque and its territory of influence, as well as of the art and symbolism that marked Portugal and Europe over in the Middle Ages.

Amazing historical railway bridge. Worth the visit! Fantastic for photographers.

National Monument, located in the historical centre of the city, classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Palacio da Bolsa, built by the Porto Commercial Association on the ruins of the Saint Francis Convent, has become by excellence the Porto city’s drawing room, welcoming the most illustrious visitors, amongst which are monarchs, presidents and ministers from almost every country, transforming this building into the most visited monument in northern Portugal.

The Torre Lidador is an iconic building of this county representing the opening of a new cycle of progress and development. Having as its primary objective the installation of municipal services, this is a key landmark to a process of sustainable development. The Torre Lidador is a reference in the city, with 92 meters high, being the 5th tallest building in the country and the highest outside the city of Lisbon Being visible from any of the ten parishes of the county is a reference, not only geographical but also illustrative of development, work capacity and entrepreneurial spirit. It represents the transparency and openness of Local Government, the accessibility of the Municipal Council of Maia to citizens. This is an open and transparent workspace. It was inaugurated on July 9, 2001 and its author Architect Antonio Machado

Situated in the eastern part of the city of Porto, the Faculty of Fine Arts is installed in an old palatial house from the nineteenth century whose construction was requested by its owner Antonio Ribeiro Fernandes Forbes, a Portuguese man that was emigrated in Brazil.