Park

Jardim das Virtudes

Sé and Vitória, Porto

Address

Rua de Azevedo de Albuquerque, Porto

Hours

Daily: 9:00 to 18:00

Winter hours (1 October to 30 March) are shown. From 1 April to 30 September it closes at 19:00.

Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.

Terraced green lawns and trees of Jardim das Virtudes sloping down toward the Porto skyline — Photo: Pedro / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A terraced municipal garden designed by José Marques Loureiro, set on a steep slope. Most of it has a view of the Alfândega, the Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia.

Time needed 45 minutes

Best time Late afternoon

Insider tip

1 October to 30 March, 9:00 to 18:00. 1 April to 30 September, 9:00 to 19:00.

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What's on near Jardim das Virtudes

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Jardim das Virtudes, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Exhibition Last day today Free

Imagens Cativas, Daniel Mordzinski

25 Jun to 8 Nov Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of Daniel Mordzinski's portraits of writers from 25 June to 8 November 2026.

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Exhibition On now Free

60%, Nuno Pinheiro

19 Sept to 13 Dec Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free exhibition of 60 photographs by Nuno Pinheiro from 19 September to 13 December 2026.

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Exhibition On now Free

CARGO, Tete Alejandre

19 Sept to 13 Dec Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

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.

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Exhibition On now Free

Atlas of an Observed World, Ludwig Wagner Archive

19 Sept to 27 Dec Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

The Centro Português de Fotografia lists a free audiovisual exhibition drawn from Ludwig Wagner's photographic archive from 19 September to 27 December 2026.

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Exhibition On now Free

José Veloso de Castro, the Consecration of a Photographer

23 Oct to 22 Nov Centro Português de Fotografia, Sé and Vitória

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.

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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
Gems, Crystals and Minerals Exhibition
On now, until 14 Feb 2027 · Museu de História Natural e da Ciência, Polo Central, Cordoaria
An exhibition of gems, crystals and minerals at the museum's central site in the historic Reitoria building.
Free · Map · Source: MHNC-UP · Gemas, Cristais e Minerais

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Nearby

Jardim da Cordoaria Park · 3 min walk A garden laid out in 1865 and 1866 by landscaper Emile David, named for the rope makers who worked here for about 200 years. Igreja de São Pedro de Miragaia Church · 3 min walk One of the city's oldest churches, reworked in the 1830s. Centro Português de Fotografia Museum · 3 min walk A free public photography centre in the former Court of Appeal building. Café Piolho Cafe · 4 min walk A student café on the square near the university, open since 1909 and known as Piolho. Miradouro da Vitória Viewpoint · 4 min walk The square beside the Church of Nossa Senhora da Vitória, with a view of the cathedral and the Bishop's Palace over the Vitória rooftops, then the... Alfândega Nova do Porto Landmark · 4 min walk A 19th-century neoclassical customs house on the Douro, with one façade to the river and one to the city.

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.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitória Church · 4 min walk
Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau Food · 4 min walk
Museu das Marionetas do Porto Museum · 5 min walk
Pinguim Café Bar Nightlife · 5 min walk
Café Fénix Cafe · 6 min walk
Igreja dos Grilos Church · 8 min walk
Terreiro da Sé and Pelourinho Viewpoint · 8 min walk
Porto Cathedral Church · 8 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Jardim das Virtudes?: Rua de Azevedo de Albuquerque, Porto.
What are the opening hours of Jardim das Virtudes?: Daily 9:00 to 18:00. Winter hours (1 October to 30 March) are shown. From 1 April to 30 September it closes at 19:00.
How long do you need at Jardim das Virtudes?: Plan for 45 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Jardim das Virtudes?: Late afternoon.

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