The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Porto District, Northern Portugal

August 1, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Porto District, Portugal including Igreja Matriz de Povoa de Varzim, Church of Santa Clara, Igreja de Sao Francisco, Igreja do Carmo, Torre dos Clerigos, Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador, Igreja de Aguas Santas (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do O), Igreja dos Clerigos, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia, Sao Goncalo Church.
Restaurants in Porto District

1. Igreja Matriz de Povoa de Varzim

Rua da Igreja 28, Povoa de Varzim 4490-517 Portugal +351 252 627 015
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Igreja Matriz de Povoa de Varzim

2. Church of Santa Clara

Largo Primeiro de Dezembro, Porto 4000-404 Portugal +351 22 339 2330 http://visitporto.travel/pt-PT/poi/5cd04b48f979e000016c55e8#/
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4.5 based on 523 reviews

Church of Santa Clara

Reviewed By culturedportugal

The interior decoration of this church is incredible - gold, gold and more gold. An architectural beauty.

3. Igreja de Sao Francisco

Rua do Infante Dom Henrique, Porto 4050-297 Portugal +351 22 206 2100 [email protected] http://www.ordemsaofrancisco.pt
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4.5 based on 3,460 reviews

Igreja de Sao Francisco

Reviewed By JanesLondon - Surbiton, United Kingdom

This chuch has stunning golden Baroque interior and a wonderful carved altarpiece: the Tree of Jesse. There is also a small museum attached. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

4. Igreja do Carmo

Rua Carmo, Porto 4050-164 Portugal +351 22 207 8400 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/tourCarmoPorto/
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4.5 based on 1,033 reviews

Igreja do Carmo

The catholic Church of Our Lady of Carmo, national heritage, is of the baroque-rococo style, belonging to carmelite laymen: the third religious order of Our Lady of Carmo (or Carmel, in english, after Our Lady of Carmel, the patroness of the Order). The Third Religious Order of Our lady of Carmo in Oporto was founded in 1736 and opened for worship on July 24 ,1768. Masses everyday by 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and Sunday another mass by 12:30. Rosary: 2:30 p.m. everyday. One may visit the Touristic circuit by a small fee that helps to rebuild and restore its heritage: by 3,5 euros one may visit the Hidden House (narrowest house of Oporto), church, catacombs, sacristy and three other rooms with ancient paintings and vestments, available everytime there isn't an event. To visit only the hidden house, there's a ticket which costs 2 euros. Whenever wishing just to only see the church (with no entry fee), we ask you to be a bit earlier than the time of mass, so not to interrupt the masses.

Reviewed By JenSingap0re - Singapore, null

Blue tiled external walls and narrowest house in Porto. Just a short walk from the famed Livraria Lello bookshop where Rowling was rumoured to write the 1st 2 Harry Potter books. A must visit and for fellow Catholics, the beautiful church is of the Third Order of the Carmelites as well.

5. Torre dos Clerigos

Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal +351 22 014 5489 [email protected] http://www.torredosclerigos.pt/
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4.5 based on 8,585 reviews

Torre dos Clerigos

Clérigos Tower is the foremost undisputed landmark of Porto and a reference in the city's history. Clérigos Tower opened its doors in 1763, becoming the highest bell tower of Portugal, with over 75 metres. In 1753 the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni was invited to design and build this magnificent Heritage, considered National Monument since 1910. The famous church was built in the eighteenth century, between 1732 and 1749 and this was the most emblematic work of the architect Nicolau Nasoni. Is one of the most beautiful temples of baroque feature, and a reference in the history of Porto. The Exhibitions allow to discover the history of the Brotherhood of Clérigos, admire pieces from the eighteenth to the nineteenth century, in painting, furniture, jewellery and vestment collections. Christus collection, on the 3 floor, is a trip through time and space where art and religion complement each other.

Reviewed By NickofSurrey - Surrey, United Kingdom

We debated whether to bother but on this our last morning decided at go as we were passing. 5 euros for admission to the church, exhibition areas and the tower. Church is very nice and ornate. Tower is not for the infirm. Step and very narrow steps reward you with some of the best views of the city (though fhe Dom Luis 1 bridge is hidden from view). We went in at 09 50 and had only been at the top for 5 minutes when a lot of people arrived. I guess they believed it opened at 1000 by the suddenly influx. It was then difficult to get past each other. Opens at 0900.

6. Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador

Rua Dr. Farinhote Moreira, Maia Portugal +351 22 944 9266
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador

7. Igreja de Aguas Santas (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do O)

Rua do Mosteiro 957 Águas Santas, Maia 4425-140 Portugal +351 22 971 0152
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Igreja de Aguas Santas (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do O)

Monumento Nacional desde 1884, cuja data de construcao e anterior a propria nacionalidade. Esta igreja foi fundada pelos cavaleiros do Santo Sepulcro, sendo duplice, por nele morarem conegos e conegas de Santo Agostinho, da ordem regrante do Santo Sepulcro. De origem romanica possui duas naves com capiteis ornados com folhagens e decoram-na paineis pintados com motivos vegetalistas e animais. Destaca-se na sua frontaria o portal de quatro arquivoltas ogivadas, e, no lado norte, o portal de duas arquivoltas igualmente ogivadas, com a cruz de Malta no timpano.

8. Igreja dos Clerigos

Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal +351 22 014 5489 [email protected] http://torredosclerigos.pt/
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4.5 based on 1,062 reviews

Igreja dos Clerigos

Reviewed By fansdelcaribe - Paco de Arcos, Portugal

The small yet beautiful Igreja dos Clérigos is a baroque church built for the Casa da Irmandade (House of the Brotherhood) by Nicolau Nasoni, architect and painter, who is buried in the church. It's a famous tall bell tower. The Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of Portos most characteristic symbols. While entry the church is free, there is an admission fee for climb the top of the tower

9. Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia

Vila do Conde 4480-659 Portugal http://www.cm-viladoconde.pt/PageGen.aspx?WMCM_PaginaId=41098&WMCM_Pag41102=1
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia

10. Sao Goncalo Church

Praca da Republica, Amarante 4600-038 Portugal http://www.ecclesia.pt/sgoncalo
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4.5 based on 276 reviews

Sao Goncalo Church

Reviewed By kiwibuddy1 - Grand Bend, Canada

The striking St Goncalo's Church and Monastery anchors one end of the historic Ponte de Sao Goncalo. Construction of the present Church and Monastery began in 1543 and completed in 1620 on the site of a 13th century chapel.

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