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Bishop’s Palace
Terreiro da Sé, Porto - Portugal

Situated on the South side of the square dominated by the Cathedral, the original palace was erected in the 12th and 13th centuries. Substantially rebuilt in the late 18th century, when it became one of the most important palaces in...
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Attractions near Bishop’s Palace
A selection of attractions close to Bishop’s Palace:
Bishop’s Palace  (< 1 Mile)
Situated on the South side of the square dominated by the Cathedral, the original palace was erected in the 12th and 13th centuries. Substantially rebuilt...
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Casa Museu Guerra Junqueiro  (< 1 Mile)
The Casa Museu Guerra Junqueiro is a beautiful Baroque-style 18th century building and was the former home of the renowned poet and political activist Guerra...
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Porto Cathedral  (< 1 Mile)
Built between the 12th and 13th centuries under the patronage of Bishop Hugo, the twin-towered cathedral is one Portugal’s most important Romanesque monuments and one...
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Igreja dos Grilos  (< 1 Mile)
On the west side of the Cathedral is the curiously named church of Grilos, so called as this was name by which the barefoot Augustinian...
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Angel Fountain  (< 1 Mile)
The 18th century Angel fountain in the Largo da Sé is ascribed to Nicolau Nasoni (1693-1773). An Italian artist and architect, he worked mainly in...
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Archaeological Site  (< 1 Mile)
The present 19th century house at 5, Rua de Dom Hugo is an interesting archaeological site, located in one of the oldest streets in medieval...
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Primitive Wall  (< 1 Mile)
The medieval, or primitive, wall of Porto dates from the 11th/12th centuries and was built on earlier defensive positions around Cathedral Hill. The wall had...
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Medieval Tower  (< 1 Mile)
This medieval tower, near the Cathedral and close to the ruins of the old Town Hall, was discovered during the 1940s as a result of...
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Oratory of St Sebastian Chapel  (< 1 Mile)
The St Sebastian chapel oratory was the first of a series built by the Barefooted Augustinian Order from the Grilos Convent. These were located on...
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Vimara Pires Statue  (< 1 Mile)
Adjacent to the cathedral is the 1968 bronze statue of Vimara Peres mounted on his horse, the work of Barata Feyo. Vimara Peres was a...
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Beco dos Redemoinhos House  (< 1 Mile)
One of the oldest residences in the city, which once faced onto a spacious square, but is now located in a narrow alley, the Beco...
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Barredo Tower  (< 1 Mile)
The Barredo Tower at No 5 Rua de Baixo, also referred to as the Baixo Tower, is one of the oldest buildings in Porto and...
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Rabelo Boat Trip  (< 1 Mile)
The Rabelo boats were purpose made for the navigational challenges of the River Douro and for the transport of wine casks, as well as other...
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Souls of the Bridge Sculpture  (< 1 Mile)
Commemorating the Barcas Bridge tragedy, a bronze relief sculpture by Antonio Teixeira Lopes (1866-1942) can be found on the Ribeira wharf (Cais da Ribeira) close...
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English Factory House  (< 1 Mile)
Built by the British consul John Whitehead between 1790 and 1795, the Feitoria Inglesa is regarded as one of the most attractive and imposing buildings...
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Ribeira  (< 1 Mile)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the riverside quarter of Ribeira, with its narrow twisting streets and colourful houses, is an atmospheric place. It is particularly...
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The Cube  (< 1 Mile)
Located in the Praça da Ribeira, ‘The Cube’ is a 1970s modern sculpture by José Rodrigues; he was also the sculptor of the ‘Monument to...
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Ferdinand Wall  (< 1 Mile)
As the city developed, the original town wall became obsolete and in 1336 King Afonso IV (1325-1357) decided a new wall should be built. This...
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Santa Clara Church  (< 1 Mile)
Dating from the early 15th century, the Santa Clara church and convent is regarded as one of the finest examples of Portuguese baroque art. It...
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Ferreira Borges Market  (< 1 Mile)
On the north side of the Praça do Infante you can see the refurbished and red painted Mercado Ferreira Borges, now an exhibition and cultural...
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