Tower of D. Pedro Pitões, Porto

Name: Tower of D. Pedro Pitões
Address: Porto, Portugal

#64 among attractions in Porto

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Tower of D. Pedro Pitões is a former-medieval fortification situated in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, that protected the northern Portuguese city of Porto. ()

Local name: Torre Medieval do Porto Coordinates: 41°8'34"N, 8°36'43"W

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Tower of D. Pedro Pitões – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dom Luís I Bridge, Monument to Pedro IV, Porto Cathedral, Palácio da Bolsa.

~1390 ftSE
Iconic metal bridge crossing the Douro
Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
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~1320 ftN
Historical place, Memorial
Monument to Pedro IV, Porto
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~180 ftE
Monumental 12th-century religious site
Porto Cathedral, Porto
1 min walk • Porto Cathedral, standing majestically in the heart of Porto, Portugal, is a monumental landmark that embodies the historical and religious fervor of the region. Known in Portuguese as Sé do Porto, this Roman Catholic Church is one of the city's oldest monuments and a...
~1220 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Palácio da Bolsa, Porto
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~690 ftSE
Square
Ribeira, Porto
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~1260 ftSW
Gothic church with baroque interiors
Church of São Francisco, Porto
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~590 ftW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Casa do Infante, Porto
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~340 ftS
Monumental former bishops' palace
Episcopal Palace, Porto
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~1600 ftNW
Nicolau Nasoni, Church, Baroque architecture
Torre dos Clérigos, Porto
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~1340 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Nacional São João, Porto
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~1280 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Centro Português de Fotografia, Porto
7 min walk • The Portuguese Centre of Photography was founded in 1997. First exhibitions were held in December of the same year on the ground floor of building until 2000. The building was temporarily closed for renovation and reopened in 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of D. Pedro Pitões?

Nearby attractions include Casa da Câmara, Porto (1 min walk), Porto Cathedral, Porto (1 min walk), Chafariz de São Miguel, Porto (2 min walk), Episcopal Palace, Porto (2 min walk).

How to get to Tower of D. Pedro Pitões by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tower of D. Pedro Pitões:

Bus

Mouzinho da Silveira • Lines: 1M, 500, 900, 901 (2 min walk)
Mercado Ferreira Borges • Lines: 1M, 500 (4 min walk)

Light rail

São Bento • Lines: D (4 min walk)
Aliados • Lines: D (11 min walk)

Train

Ribeira (5 min walk)
Batalha (5 min walk)

Tram

Batalha-Guindais • Lines: 22 (5 min walk)
Praça da Liberdade • Lines: 22 (6 min walk)