Chapel of Souls
Bolhão and Santa Catarina, Porto
- Mon to Fri
- 7:30 to 18:00
- Sat, Sun
- 7:30 to 12:45, 18:00 to 19:00
Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.
An early 18th-century chapel whose exterior was covered in azulejos in 1929, with scenes from the lives of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine. It was restored in 1982.
Insider tip
Free entry. Hours as printed by Visit Porto: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday 07:30 to 12:45 and 18:00 to 19:00.
What the guides say about Chapel of Souls
The Chapel of Souls has a tiled outside wall, put up in 1929, with scenes from the lives of St Francis of Assisi and St Catherine, according to Visit Porto. It's open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, and at weekends from 07:30 to 12:45 and 18:00 to 19:00. It's on Rua de Santa Catarina, so it fits with a stroll along that street.
What's on near Chapel of Souls
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Chapel of Souls, from the weekly Porto events calendar.
2.ª Edição Mercado Allure
Fair at Mercado do Bolhão, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).
La Voix humaine, de Poulenc
Time 21:30
Opera at Palácio do Bolhão, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).
Ti Chitas, A Voz que é Uma Montanha
Time 19:00
Opera at Palácio do Bolhão, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).
As Mais Belas Coisas do Mundo
Time 11:00
Theatre at Teatro do Bolhão, sold on BOL (bol.pt).
Life as You See It
Exhibition at FUJIFILM House of Photography, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).
Smaller local events nearby
Bolhão market Market
Monday to Saturday. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Rua Formosa 322, Baixa
The renovated municipal market on Rua Formosa sells fish, vegetables, fruit and crafts. Its own site lists the market Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, restaurants Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to midnight, and closed on Sundays.
Free entry · Market 08:00 to 20:00 (Saturday 08:00 to 18:00), restaurants 08:00 to 24:00 · Map · Source: Mercado do Bolhão · Mercado do Bolhão
Há Fado no Mercado at Bolhão Performance
Wednesdays 21 and 28 October, 4 and 11 November 2026. Next: Wed 11 Nov · Mercado do Bolhão, Rua Formosa 322, Baixa
Fado singers perform in two restaurants of the Bolhão market, at 20:00 and 21:00. Agenda Porto lists four Wednesdays, 21 and 28 October and 4 and 11 November 2026.
Free · 20:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Município do Porto) · Há Fado no Mercado
Nearby
Around Bolhão and Santa Catarina
Market, shopping street and francesinhas
Bolhão is the city's central municipal market, and Rua de Santa Catarina is the Baixa's main shopping street, about 1,500 metres long. Rua Formosa and Rua Passos Manuel add old groceries, a theatre and several francesinha restaurants.
Bolhão and Santa Catarina has 14 places on the Roam Porto map: 4 shops, 3 cafes, 3 restaurants, 1 market, 1 church or cathedral, 1 landmark and 1 bar. Read the Bolhão and Santa Catarina guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Chapel of Souls?
- Rua Santa Catarina 428, 4000-444 Porto, Porto.
- What are the opening hours of Chapel of Souls?
- Mon to Fri 7:30 to 18:00; Sat, Sun 7:30 to 12:45, 18:00 to 19:00.
- How much does Chapel of Souls cost?
- Nothing. Chapel of Souls is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Chapel of Souls?
- Plan for 15 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Chapel of Souls?
- Morning.
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