DocentPro
MOBILE APPBLOGFAQsGet App

Save places from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more

Porto Cathedral 1
Porto Cathedral 2
Porto Cathedral 3
Porto Cathedral 4
Porto Cathedral 5

Porto Cathedral

attraction

Attraction

star

4.6 (27760 reviews)

Hilltop Romanesque cathedral, with a fortress-like interior, a rose window & Gothic cloisters.

Terreiro da Sé, 4050-573 Porto, Portugal

+351 22 205 9028

Did You Know?
Free
Admission

The Porto Cathedral, including the church, museum, and cloister, is free to enter.

Gothic
Architectural Style

The Porto Cathedral showcases a transition to the Gothic style with tall columns, soaring arches, and delicate rib vaults.

Baroque
Baroque Influence

The cathedral's interior was significantly enhanced during the Baroque period with elaborate altarpieces adorned with gold plating and intricate woodwork.

11 am
Sunday Mass

If you want to attend the Sunday mass at the Porto Cathedral, it starts at 11 am.

Highlights from Reviews

• stunning architecture

The cathedral showcases a magnificent blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles with intricate details.

• panoramic city views

Its elevated location offers breathtaking panoramic views of Porto, the Douro River, and surrounding districts.

• beautiful azulejos

The cloisters are adorned with exquisite blue-and-white azulejo tiles depicting various scenes.

• rich historical atmosphere

The cathedral provides a profound journey through Portugal's religious and architectural history, with a strong sense of the past.

• reasonable entry fee

The entrance fee is considered very reasonable, offering excellent value for the experience and access to various parts of the cathedral.

Featured in
Porto: A 4-Day Travel Itinerary with Top Attractions
@roter.in
Porto: A 4-Day Travel Itinerary with Top Attractions
Luís I Bridge, Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello
Porto's Historic Landmarks And Culinary Delights
@portugal.explores
Porto's Historic Landmarks And Culinary Delights
Clérigos Church, Episcopal Palace of Porto, Igreja de São Lourenço and the Convento dos Grilos
Porto Itinerary: Historic Heart, Culture, Wine, and Coast
@liberto_1973
Porto Itinerary: Historic Heart, Culture, Wine, and Coast
Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello, Bolsa Palace
Explore Porto's Nightlife Through Four Walking Tours
@roter.in
Explore Porto's Nightlife Through Four Walking Tours
Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain
Porto, Gaia, And Matosinhos: A Four-Day Exploration
@portugalsemdesperdicio
Porto, Gaia, And Matosinhos: A Four-Day Exploration
Luís I Bridge, Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello
Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Porto, Portugal
@tworoamingsouls
Top 15 Attractions and Activities in Porto, Portugal
Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello, Bolsa Palace
Porto's Iconic Landmarks And Views
@tpfarfromhome
Porto's Iconic Landmarks And Views
Luís I Bridge, Porto São Bento, Ribeira
Top 10 Porto Destinations: Landmarks, Views, and Churches
@iamchloerun
Top 10 Porto Destinations: Landmarks, Views, and Churches
Luís I Bridge, Torre dos Clérigos, Mercado do Bolhão
Porto's Top Attractions And Experiences
@__katiesmithh
Porto's Top Attractions And Experiences
Luís I Bridge, Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello
Porto's Historic Landmarks on a Budget Walking Tour
@ocasaldasdicas
Porto's Historic Landmarks on a Budget Walking Tour
Luís I Bridge, Ribeira, Torre dos Clérigos
Porto Attractions and Activities Guide
@zimeee1
Porto Attractions and Activities Guide
Luís I Bridge, Bolsa Palace, Ribeira
Porto's Top Attractions: A 3-Day Itinerary
@portugal_passion
Porto's Top Attractions: A 3-Day Itinerary
Casa da Música, Porto São Bento, Livraria Lello