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Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.
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Lovely and beautiful Cathedral. You can see the whole of Porto from here. Definitely worth climbing all the stairs to the top of the tower to get the full view. Stunning and love the history within too.
Lovely cathedral with lots of history. Would recommend you review the staircase before you climb up to the tower as it's very steep and probably not suitable for those who struggle to walk/climb stairs.
On the other hand, the view from the top over Porto is worth it!
On the other hand, the view from the top over Porto is worth it!
Incredible cathedral to experience. We had to queue for the €3 ticket, which gives you access to the cathedral, the tower, and the bishop’s palace (which is currently closed for renovations -9.23). Before visiting, remind yourself to take some time with your phone and camera packed away to actually see and marvel at the beauty of the cathedral, it’s content and the stunning views which the tower has to offer.
We came on a Friday afternoon, it was busy but not too crazy. It's a beautiful old church. Walking into the chapel itself was magical, from the floor to the incredibly ornate carving that covered the altar and ceilings. We went upstairs to the tower. The climb is not for the faint of heart but the view was worth it.
Great impressive cathedral, cloister and a range of other rooms. It's also possible to climb the tower all the way to the top for a magnificent 360 degree view across Porto. Only €3 entry for just the Cathedral, or there's a combined ticket if you also want to see the Bishop's Palace next door. Amazing blue tile work contrasting with stonework
Well worth the journey! Very easily picked up our Camino Credentials and saw the beautiful sights from atop the tower. The layout is super confusing but that actually adds to the experience of finding new rooms or halls to explore. To get to the tower, there are a lot of stairs that are uneven and larger than modern stairs. So be careful! Also would recommend coming early morning to avoid the crowds.
Incredible city to visit!! Had the opportunity to see the Porto Cathedral while visiting. You need to experience a mass if your able. The acoustics inside are spectacular!! There was a mass going on and the organ filled the area with blissful sounds!! It’s a free entrance and wonderful way to see the past architecture of Porto.
