Municipal Library of Porto, Porto

Name: Municipal Library of Porto
Address: Rua Dom Joao IV 17, Porto, 4000-301, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 519 3480

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The Municipal Library of Porto is a library located in the civil parish of Bonfim, municipality of Porto in the Portuguese district of the same name. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Pública Municipal do Porto Established: 1833 (191 years ago)Coordinates: 41°8'46"N, 8°36'6"W

Address

Rua Dom Joao IV 17Porto 4000-301 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 519 3480

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Municipal Library of Porto open?

Municipal Library of Porto is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Municipal Library of Porto?

Nearby attractions include Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Porto (2 min walk), Coliseu do Porto, Porto (6 min walk), Igreja de Santo Ildefonso, Porto (7 min walk), Cinema Batalha, Porto (8 min walk).

How to get to Municipal Library of Porto by public transport?

The nearest stations to Municipal Library of Porto:

Bus

Padrão • Lines: 303 (1 min walk)
São Lázaro • Lines: 207, 303, 400 (1 min walk)

Light rail

Campo 24 de Agosto • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (7 min walk)
Bolhão • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (9 min walk)

Tram

Santa Catarina • Lines: 22 (8 min walk)
Batalha • Lines: 22 (8 min walk)

Train

Batalha (11 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (11 min walk)