Landmark

Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão

Cedofeita, Porto

Address
Praça de Carlos Alberto 71, Porto
Hours
Mon to Fri
9:00 to 20:00
Sat
10:00 to 19:00
Sun
Closed

Saturday has a break from 13:00 to 14:00. Hours as listed by Visit Porto.

Source: visitporto.travel, checked 15 Oct 2026.

A palace remodelled in the 19th century that received the exiled King Carlos Alberto of Sardinia in 1849. It has belonged to Porto city council since 1959 and hosts temporary exhibitions and events.

Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Weekday afternoons
Rainy day

Insider tip

Visit Porto lists Monday to Friday 9:00 to 20:00, Saturday 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:00, closed Sunday.

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What's on near Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão, from the weekly Porto events calendar.

Performance Starts in 11 days €12

O Conceito Inútil

19 to 22 Nov TeCA, Teatro Carlos Alberto, Cedofeita

Theatre show at TeCA, Teatro Carlos Alberto, in Portuguese, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Performance €12

Montanha e Utopia, de Sara Barros Leitão

22 Jan to 31 Jan 2027 TeCA, Teatro Carlos Alberto, Cedofeita

Theatre show at TeCA, Teatro Carlos Alberto, in Portuguese, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Exhibition Starts in 5 days

Charca, de Bárbara Assis Pacheco, Joana Linda, ̶M̶i̶g̶u̶e̶l̶ Bonneville, Sofia Arriscado, Carlota Lagido e Carla Cruz

13 Nov to 12 Dec Térmita, Baixa and Aliados

Exhibition at Térmita, listed on Agenda Porto (agenda-porto.pt).

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Smaller local events nearby

  • À La Carte listening sessions at Lola Hi-Fi Performance

    Every Tuesday. Next: Tue 10 Nov · Lola Hi-Fi, Rua de José Falcão 152, Baixa

    A weekly series with sound archivist Armando Sousa, an hour of music around a set theme. Agenda Porto lists it every Tuesday at 19:30, for ages 18 and over.

    Free · 19:30 to 20:30 · Map · Source: Agenda Porto (Município do Porto) · Sessões de escuta À La Carte, Lola Hi-Fi

  • Boardgames and Beer Activities

    Tue 10 Nov · Letraria Porto Downtown, Cordoaria

    A board game evening with beer at Letraria Porto Downtown.

    18:30 to 23:00 · Map · Source: Meetup (group named on each event) · Jogos de Tabuleiro e Cerveja / Boardgames and Beer

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Nearby

Aduela Nightlife · 1 min walk A taberna-bar across from the Teatro Carlos Alberto, serving wine by the glass and traditional Portuguese snacks. Café Luso Food · 1 min walk A café, restaurant and beer house on Praça de Carlos Alberto, open since 1935 and restored in 2010. Museu d'Avó Food · 1 min walk A small candle-lit restaurant decorated with objects from grandparents' houses. Praça de Carlos Alberto Landmark · 1 min walk A square once called Praça dos Ferradores for the blacksmiths' workshops there. Moustache Coffee House Cafe · 2 min walk A coffee house in a two-floor building on Praça de Carlos Alberto, with takeaway at the counter or seating inside. Livraria Almedina Shopping · 2 min walk A bookshop on Rua de Ceuta, in a street known for bookshops, opened in the early 1980s.

Around Cedofeita

Galleries, bookshops and student cafés

Cedofeita is the area around Rua de Cedofeita and Rua de Miguel Bombarda. It has the city's gallery street, several bookshops and a few old cafés.

Cedofeita has 18 places on the Roam Porto map: 3 churches and cathedrals, 3 shops, 3 cafes, 2 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 2 restaurants, 1 neighbourhood, 1 bar and 1 wine bar. Read the Cedofeita guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão?
Praça de Carlos Alberto 71, Porto.
What are the opening hours of Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão?
Mon to Fri 9:00 to 20:00; Sat 10:00 to 19:00; Closed Sun. Saturday has a break from 13:00 to 14:00. Hours as listed by Visit Porto.
How long do you need at Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão?
Weekday afternoons.

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