Factory House, Porto

Name: Factory House
Address: Porto, Portugal

#94 among attractions in Porto

Winery, Eat and drink, Wine tours

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The British Factory House, also known as the British Association House, is an 18th-century Neo-Palladian building located in the northern Portuguese centre of Porto, associated with the influence of Britain in the Porto Wine industry. ()

Local name: Feitoria Inglesa Opened: 1727 (297 years ago)Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 41°8'30"N, 8°36'49"W

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Factory House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto Cathedral, Palácio da Bolsa, Ribeira.

~1410 ftSE
Iconic metal bridge crossing the Douro
Dom Luís I Bridge, Porto
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~820 ftNE
Monumental 12th-century religious site
Porto Cathedral, Porto
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~560 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Palácio da Bolsa, Porto
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~890 ftE
Square
Ribeira, Porto
5 min walk • Ribeira is one of the most picturesque and characteristic places in Porto, Portugal. This historic district of the city, situated along the banks of the Douro River, is the cultural and tourist heart of Porto, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
~580 ftSW
Gothic church with baroque interiors
Church of São Francisco, Porto
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~370 ftN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Casa do Infante, Porto
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~600 ftE
Monumental former bishops' palace
Episcopal Palace, Porto
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0.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Nacional São João, Porto
10 min walk • The São João Theatre, commonly referred to as the São João National Theatre is a Portuguese theatre and concert venue in civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the municipality of Porto, in northern Portugal.
~1270 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Centro Português de Fotografia, Porto
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~830 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro, Porto
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~1090 ftW
Nicolau Nasoni, Palace, Church
Palace of São João Novo, Porto
6 min walk • The Palace of São João Novo is a palace/residence in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the municipality of Porto, in the Portuguese district of the same name.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Factory House?

Nearby attractions include Igreja dos Grilos, Porto (2 min walk), Casa do Infante, Porto (2 min walk), Palácio da Bolsa, Porto (3 min walk), Church of São Francisco, Porto (3 min walk).

How to get to Factory House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Factory House:

Bus

Mercado Ferreira Borges • Lines: 1M, 500 (2 min walk)
Ribeira • Lines: 1M, 403, 500, 900, 901 (3 min walk)

Tram

Infante • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Clérigos • Lines: 22 (8 min walk)

Train

Ribeira (6 min walk)
Batalha (8 min walk)

Light rail

São Bento • Lines: D (7 min walk)
Jardim do Morro • Lines: D (10 min walk)