Museum

Paço Episcopal

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Source: diocese-porto.pt, checked 15 Oct 2026.

Long white and granite facade of the Paço Episcopal beside the cathedral in Porto — Photo: Vitor Oliveira / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The 18th-century bishop's palace beside the cathedral. The visit climbs a neoclassical staircase with mural painting, passes portraits of Porto's bishops and ends with a view over the Douro.

Time needed 1 hour

Best time Morning

Rainy day

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Open Monday to Sunday. Winter 9:00 to 13:30 and 14:00 to 17:30, last entry 13:00 and 17:00. Summer 9:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, last entry 12:30 and 17:30.

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What's on near Paço Episcopal

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Paço Episcopal, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Call of the West, de Victor Torpedo

22 May to 22 Nov Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, Ribeira

Exhibition at Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Festival Starts in 6 days

Ciclo Suggia

14 Nov to 6 Dec Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, Ribeira

Festival at Casa do Infante, Gabinete do Tempo, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Food event

Essência do Vinho Porto 2027

18 Feb to 21 Feb 2027 Palácio da Bolsa, Ribeira

The organiser's events page lists four days of wine tastings at the Palácio da Bolsa from 18 to 21 February 2027, with about 4,000 wines from 500 producers.

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Neoclassical facade of the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto seen from the street under blue sky

Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0

Performance

Spring Awakening, Victor Hugo Pontes

4 Mar to 4 Apr 2027 Teatro São João, Baixa and Aliados

The national theatre lists Victor Hugo Pontes's staging of Wedekind's Spring Awakening from 4 March to 4 April 2027, with English subtitles at all sessions.

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Concert Starts in 5 days €7

INTERCEPTOR | TRAFKA STUDIO

13 Nov Ferro Bar, Baixa and Aliados

Time 22:00

Concert at Ferro Bar, sold on BOL (bol.pt).

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Smaller local events nearby

Ribeira market Market
Daily. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Cais da Ribeira, next to the Luís I bridge pillar
Stalls selling traditional food, tourist goods and drinks on the Ribeira quay. The Município lists it open every day from 09:00 to 24:00.
Free entry · 09:00 to 24:00 · Map · Source: Município do Porto (Atividades Económicas) · Mercado da Ribeira
Arts market Market
Friday to Sunday. Next: Sun 8 Nov · Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques, Baixa
An open-air market where local artists show and sell their work. The Município lists it Friday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 20:00 from April to September.
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 das Artes

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Nearby

Terreiro da Sé and Pelourinho Viewpoint · 1 min walk The open square in front of the cathedral, framed by the Chapter House and the Bishop's Palace, with a view over the Barredo, the Douro and Vila Nova... Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro Museum · 1 min walk A house museum near the cathedral, part of the Museu do Porto network. Igreja dos Grilos Church · 1 min walk A church begun in the 16th century with a monumental baroque-Jesuit mannerist façade. Porto Cathedral Church · 1 min walk A Romanesque cathedral begun in the 12th and 13th centuries, with a 14th-century Gothic chapel and cloister. Escondidinho do Barredo Food · 2 min walk A traditional restaurant in the Barredo area serving Portuguese petiscos. A Marina Food · 2 min walk A family-run restaurant in a granite building on the Ribeira quay, serving homemade Portuguese food.

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.

Muralha Fernandina Landmark · 3 min walk
Café Fénix Cafe · 4 min walk
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Vitória Church · 5 min walk
Miradouro da Vitória Viewpoint · 5 min walk
Museu das Marionetas do Porto Museum · 5 min walk
Pinguim Café Bar Nightlife · 6 min walk
Centro Português de Fotografia Museum · 6 min walk
Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau Food · 6 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Paço Episcopal?: Terreiro da Sé, Porto.
How long do you need at Paço Episcopal?: Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Paço Episcopal?: Morning.

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