Igreja dos Grilos, Porto

Name: Igreja dos Grilos
Address: Largo Colegio, Porto, 4050-208, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 339 5020

#60 among attractions in Porto

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Igreja dos Grilos is a church and convent in Porto, Portugal. ()

Local name: Convento dos Grilos Architectural style: MannerismCoordinates: 41°8'32"N, 8°36'46"W

Address

Largo ColegioPorto 4050-208 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 339 5020

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

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

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Palácio da Bolsa, Porto
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~300 ftE
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~1680 ftNE
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~1290 ftNW
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~500 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Igreja dos Grilos open?

Igreja dos Grilos is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Igreja dos Grilos?

Nearby attractions include Episcopal Palace, Porto (2 min walk), Tower of D. Pedro Pitões, Porto (2 min walk), Casa do Infante, Porto (2 min walk), Casa da Câmara, Porto (3 min walk).

How to get to Igreja dos Grilos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Igreja dos Grilos:

Bus

Mercado Ferreira Borges • Lines: 1M, 500 (3 min walk)
Mouzinho da Silveira • Lines: 1M, 500, 900, 901 (3 min walk)

Train

Ribeira (5 min walk)
Batalha (7 min walk)

Light rail

São Bento • Lines: D (6 min walk)
Jardim do Morro • Lines: D (10 min walk)

Tram

Infante • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Batalha-Guindais • Lines: 22 (7 min walk)