Casa Tait, Porto

#56 among attractions in Porto

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The Tait House is a former 18th century residence in the civil parish of Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, in the municipality of Porto, in northern Portugal. Today it is a Museum of Numismatics. ()

Alternative names: Opened: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 41°8'54"N, 8°37'42"W

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Casa Tait – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Casa da Música, Museum of Transport and Communication, Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Arrábida Bridge.

0.7 miN
Contemporary landmark concert hall
Casa da Música, Porto
19 min walk • Casa da Música stands as an iconic landmark in the vibrant city of Porto, Portugal. Inaugurated in 2005, this unique concert hall has rapidly become a beacon of cultural life and a symbol of modernity in the historic city.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Museum of Transport and Communication, Porto
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Porto, Portugal, the Museum of Transport and Communication is a testament to the evolution of mobility and messaging through the ages. This dynamic museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and development of transportation...
~1870 ftE
Art museum within an 18th-century palace
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Porto
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Porto, the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis stands as a beacon of culture and history. Housed in the Carrancas Palace, a former royal residence from the late 18th century, this prestigious museum is named after the renowned Portuguese...
0.6 miW
Bridge
Arrábida Bridge, Porto
17 min walk • The Arrábida Bridge stands as a testament to modern engineering and an iconic feature of Porto, Portugal's skyline. This remarkable bridge, completed in 1963, spans the Douro River, connecting the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
~830 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall
Super Bock Arena, Porto
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~1240 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Vinho do Porto, Porto
6 min walk • The Port Wine Museum is a museum located in Porto, Portugal. The museum recounts the history of port wine and its relevance to the city and the country. The museum is located in an 18th-century warehouse, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro, next to Douro River.
0.6 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Igreja de São Martinho de Cedofeita, Porto
16 min walk • The Church of Cedofeita is a medieval church in the civil parish of Cedofeita, municipality of Porto, in the northern Grande Porto Subregion of Portugal. The Church is a rare architectural example of a single-nave vaulted-ceiling temple, and the only one in the traditional Entre-Douro-e-Minho Province region of Portugal.
0.7 miE
Fountain
Fonte dos Leões, Porto
17 min walk • The Fountain of the Lions, is a 19th-century fountain built by French company Compagnie Générale des Eaux pour l'Etranger, in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória in municipality of Porto.
0.4 miSE
Park, Convention center, Event space
Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, Porto
11 min walk • The Porto Customshouse Congress Centre is a convention centre and former-customshouse situated in the civil parish in Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern Portuguese municipality of Porto.
0.5 miSE
Fountain
Chafariz da Colher, Porto
12 min walk • The Fountain of Colher, is a fountain in the civil parish of Miragaia, in the municipality of Porto, under the level of the Rua Nova da Alfândega.
0.7 miN
Square
Rotunda da Boavista, Porto
18 min walk • Rotunda da Boavista, officially known as the Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque, is a large roundabout in Porto, Portugal. It honours Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque, a Portuguese soldier who fought in Africa during the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa Tait?

Nearby attractions include Almeida Garrett Library, Porto (2 min walk), Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Porto (4 min walk), Tower of Pedro-Sem, Porto (5 min walk), Museu do Carro Eléctrico, Porto (6 min walk).

How to get to Casa Tait by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa Tait:

Bus

Salgueiro Maia • Lines: 1M, 403 (5 min walk)
Palácio • Lines: 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 302, 303, 501, 507, 601 (5 min walk)

Tram

Entre Quintas • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)
Museu do Carro Elétrico • Lines: 1, 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (16 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (26 min walk)

Light rail

Carolina Michaelis • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (21 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (22 min walk)