Porto City Hall

Porto, Portugal

Porto City Hall with a monumental tower is one of Porto’s landmarks. Even though the construction started in 1920, it was not finished until 1957. The building consists of six floors. The clock tower, 70 meters high, is accessible by a staircase of 180 steps. The interior, made of marble and granite, is richly decorated.

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Founded: 1920-1957
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Portugal

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Marin “SayanMk” Kolev (2 months ago)
Not that much to see on the inside, but it's a free entry and there are still some photocorners available. The exterior is great.
Mocmoc P (5 months ago)
Porto's City Hall, the Câmara Municipal, was a quick stop that left a big impression. The grand classical building dominated the square including the clock tower, a true gem for the city. Also loved the Porto Sign for photo ops. We loved the impressive architecture and the energetic vibe of the surrounding Avenida dos Aliados. A great way to soak in the spirit of Porto!
Christopher Griffin (7 months ago)
Impressive town hall which hosts many gatherings from elections to Porto FC celebrations.
Kyaw Aung (7 months ago)
Love the architecture, located in the heart of the city.
Anıl KARADAVUT (8 months ago)
A building of historical importance. There is not much to find things. But There is an interactive map for you to get to know the city of Porto. It would be good to start your travel from this point. You can define the city better. You can see the important points, the transportation network and all other details in 2D big map. Don't forget to take the pictures of beautiful red stairs and ceiling art detail.
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