Centro Português de Fotografia
Sé and Vitória, Porto
- Mon to Fri
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Sat, Sun
- 15:00 to 19:00
Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December.
Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.
A free public photography centre in the former Court of Appeal building. It holds temporary exhibitions, a permanent display of rare cameras, a specialised library and a shop.
Insider tip
Free entry. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday 15:00 to 19:00. Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December. Free guided tours with advance booking.
What's on at Centro Português de Fotografia
Upcoming events at Centro Português de Fotografia, from the weekly Porto events calendar.
Imagens Cativas, Daniel Mordzinski
The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of Daniel Mordzinski's portraits of writers from 25 June to 8 November 2026.
60%, Nuno Pinheiro
The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of 60 photographs by Nuno Pinheiro from 19 September to 13 December 2026.
CARGO, Tete Alejandre
The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of Tete Alejandre's photographs of the port of Algeciras from 19 September to 13 December 2026.
Atlas of an Observed World, Ludwig Wagner Archive
The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free audiovisual exhibition drawn from Ludwig Wagner's photographic archive from 19 September to 27 December 2026.
José Veloso de Castro, the Consecration of a Photographer
The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of 17 photographs by the army officer José Veloso de Castro from 23 October to 22 November 2026.
Smaller local events nearby
Sun market, Saturday and Sunday Market
Saturday and Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Praça Parada Leitão, Baixa
An urban crafts market of traditional and contemporary handmade objects. The Município lists it on Saturdays and Sundays at Praça Parada Leitão.
Free entry · 10:00 to 18:00 (October to March), 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September) · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado do Sol
Porto Comedy Room at Pinguim Café Performance
Every Thursday, 21:30. Next: Thu 12 Nov · Pinguim Café, Rua de Belomonte 65, Ribeira
A stand-up night with a different line-up each time. Agenda Porto lists the Pinguim Café nights on Thursdays at 21:30, and the same series also plays other nights at other venues.
€8 · 21:30 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Município do Porto) · Porto Comedy Room, Pinguim Café
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Around Sé and Vitória
Cathedral terrace and the Vitória viewpoint
The Sé and Vitória area climbs the hill above Ribeira, with the Romanesque cathedral at the top and the Miradouro da Vitória a few minutes away. The walls, gardens and small museums on the slope are quieter than the quay below.
Sé and Vitória has 14 places on the Roam Porto map: 4 museums, 3 churches and cathedrals, 2 viewpoints, 1 park or garden, 1 landmark, 1 cafe, 1 restaurant and 1 bar. Read the Sé and Vitória guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Centro Português de Fotografia?
- Largo Amor de Perdição s/n, Porto.
- What are the opening hours of Centro Português de Fotografia?
- Mon to Fri 10:00 to 18:00; Sat, Sun 15:00 to 19:00. Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December.
- How much does Centro Português de Fotografia cost?
- Nothing. Centro Português de Fotografia is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Centro Português de Fotografia?
- Plan for 1 hour.
- When is the best time to visit Centro Português de Fotografia?
- Weekday afternoons.
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