Church

Porto Cathedral

Sé and Vitória, Porto

Address
Terreiro da Sé, Porto

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

Twin-towered granite facade of Porto Cathedral seen from the steps of the Terreiro da Sé
Photo: Francisco Anzola / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A Romanesque cathedral begun in the 12th and 13th centuries, with a 14th-century Gothic chapel and cloister. The cloister has tiles by Vital Rifarto and the main chapel has frescoes by Nicolau Nasoni.

Cost €
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Morning
Rainy day

Insider tip

Church, museum and cloister open 9:00 to 18:30 in summer and 9:00 to 17:30 in winter. Closed at Christmas and Easter. Combined ticket for cathedral, cloisters, museum and tower €4, students €3, children under 10 free.

What the guides say about Porto Cathedral

Porto Cathedral (18 guides) is open 09:00 to 18:30 in summer and 09:00 to 17:30 in winter, and it closes at Christmas and Easter, according to the diocese.

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What's on near Porto Cathedral

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Porto Cathedral, 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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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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Smaller local events nearby

  • 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

  • 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

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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. Paço Episcopal Museum · 1 min walk The 18th-century bishop's palace beside the cathedral. Igreja dos Grilos Church · 2 min walk A church begun in the 16th century with a monumental baroque-Jesuit mannerist façade. Cantinho do Avillez Food · 2 min walk A bistro by chef José Avillez serving Portuguese-inspired dishes, including a Porto menu with dishes made for this branch. Rua das Flores Landmark · 2 min walk A pedestrian street laid out in 1521 by order of King Manuel, lined with civil architecture from the 17th to 19th centuries.

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 Porto Cathedral?
Terreiro da Sé, Porto.
How long do you need at Porto Cathedral?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Porto Cathedral?
Morning.

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