Centro Português de Fotografia, Porto

Name: Centro Português de Fotografia
Address: Campo Mártires da Pátria S/N, Porto, 4050-368, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 004 6300

#33 among attractions in Porto

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°8'41"N, 8°36'57"W

Address

Campo Mártires da Pátria S/NPorto 4050-368 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 004 6300

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Nearby attractions include: Monument to Pedro IV, Porto Cathedral, Palácio da Bolsa, Livraria Lello.

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Palace of São João Novo, Porto
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Centro Português de Fotografia open?

Centro Português de Fotografia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday 3 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Centro Português de Fotografia?

Nearby attractions include Cadeia e Tribunal da Relação, Porto (1 min walk), Jardim da Cordoaria, Porto (3 min walk), Jardim de João Chagas, Porto (3 min walk), Igreja da Misericórdia, Porto (3 min walk).

How to get to Centro Português de Fotografia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centro Português de Fotografia:

Bus

Cordoaria • Lines: 104, 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 301, 303, 305, 501, 507, 601, 602, 703 (2 min walk)
Mouzinho da Silveira • Lines: 1M, 500, 900, 901 (5 min walk)

Tram

Clérigos • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)
Carmo • Lines: 18, 22 (4 min walk)

Light rail

São Bento • Lines: D (7 min walk)
Aliados • Lines: D (10 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (8 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (9 min walk)