Almeida Garrett Library, Porto

Name: Almeida Garrett Library
Address: R. de Entre-Quintas, 328, Porto, 4050-239, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 608 1000

#70 among attractions in Porto

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Facts and practical information

Almeida Garrett Library is a library located in the civil parish of Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, in municipality of Porto, Portugal. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett Coordinates: 41°8'54"N, 8°37'37"W

Address

R. de Entre-Quintas, 328Porto 4050-239 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 608 1000

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Day trips

Almeida Garrett Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Ornate bookshop with iconic red stairway
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Museum
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Church, Romanesque architecture
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Park, Convention center, Event space
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Fountain
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Almeida Garrett Library open?

Almeida Garrett Library is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Almeida Garrett Library?

Nearby attractions include Casa Tait, Porto (2 min walk), Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Porto (3 min walk), Tower of Pedro-Sem, Porto (4 min walk), Museu do Vinho do Porto, Porto (6 min walk).

How to get to Almeida Garrett Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Almeida Garrett Library:

Bus

Palácio • Lines: 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 302, 303, 501, 507, 601 (3 min walk)
D. Pedro V • Lines: 1M, 403 (6 min walk)

Tram

Entre Quintas • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)
Restauração • Lines: 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (15 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (24 min walk)

Light rail

Carolina Michaelis • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (20 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (21 min walk)