Igreja dos Carmelitas, Porto

Name: Igreja dos Carmelitas
Address: R. do Carmo 1, Porto, 4050-456, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 205 0279

#89 among attractions in Porto

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Facts and practical information

The Carmelite Church or Church of the Discalced Carmelites is located in the parish of Vitória, in the city of Porto, Portugal. It began to be built in 1616 and was completed in 1628. The decoration of the interior was only completed in 1650. It was classified as a National Monument on May 3, 2013, together with the Church of Carmo built later from 1752 being both churches joined by the so-called Hidden House of Porto with little more than a meter wide.

The church used to belong to the extinct convent, today occupied by the Republican National Guard.

Architectural style: Baroque, MannerismCoordinates: 41°8'51"N, 8°36'59"W

Address

R. do Carmo 1Porto 4050-456 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 205 0279

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Day trips

Igreja dos Carmelitas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument to Pedro IV, Livraria Lello, Casa do Infante, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis.

~1440 ftE
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Fountain
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Theater
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Square
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~1980 ftSW
Fountain
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Theater, Concert hall, Concerts and shows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja dos Carmelitas?

Nearby attractions include Igreja do Carmo, Porto (1 min walk), Fonte dos Leões, Porto (2 min walk), University of Porto, Porto (2 min walk), Livraria Lello, Porto (3 min walk).

How to get to Igreja dos Carmelitas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja dos Carmelitas:

Bus

Carmo • Lines: 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 300, 302, 305, 501, 507, 601, 602, 703 (1 min walk)
Guilherme Gomes Fernandes • Lines: 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 300, 302, 305, 501, 703 (3 min walk)

Tram

Carmo • Lines: 18, 22 (2 min walk)
Guilherme Gomes Fernandes • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Aliados • Lines: D (8 min walk)
São Bento • Lines: D (9 min walk)

Train

Porto - São Bento (10 min walk)
Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (11 min walk)