Cinema Batalha, Porto

Name: Cinema Batalha
Address: Praça da Batalha, 47, Porto, Portugal

#42 among attractions in Porto

Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater

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The Cinema Batalha is a Portuguese cinema and concert venue in civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, municipality of Porto. Originally known as the Salão High-Life, it was moved from Boavista by its owners to its current location, and rebuilt by architect Artur Andrade in the Art-Deco style, re-inaugurated on 3 June 1947. After many years of success, the building and the cinema began losing customers, and was closed in 2003. ()

Local name: Cine-Teatro Batalha Opened: 29 February 1908 (116 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 41°8'44"N, 8°36'25"W

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Praça da Batalha, 47Porto Portugal

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Cinema Batalha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cinema Batalha?

Nearby attractions include Batalha Square, Porto (1 min walk), Igreja de Santo Ildefonso, Porto (2 min walk), Teatro Nacional São João, Porto (2 min walk), Casa Vicent, Porto (3 min walk).

How to get to Cinema Batalha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cinema Batalha:

Tram

Batalha • Lines: 22 (1 min walk)
Santa Catarina • Lines: 22 (3 min walk)

Bus

Alexandre Herculano • Lines: 207, 400, 904 (3 min walk)
Porto • Lines: 1783 (3 min walk)

Train

Porto - São Bento (4 min walk)
Batalha (5 min walk)

Light rail

São Bento • Lines: D (6 min walk)
Bolhão • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (8 min walk)