Tower of Pedro-Sem, Porto

Name: Tower of Pedro-Sem
Address: Porto, Portugal

#86 among attractions in Porto

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The Tower of Pedro-Sem is a medieval fortification situated in the civil parish of Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, that protected the northern Portuguese city of Porto. ()

Local name: Torre de Pedro-Sem Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 41°8'57"N, 8°37'30"W

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Tower of Pedro-Sem – 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.

0.7 miNW
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 miE
Ornate bookshop with iconic red stairway
Livraria Lello, Porto
14 min walk • Livraria Lello, often considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, is a literary haven nestled in the heart of Porto, Portugal. This exquisite Neo-Gothic gem, with its stunning façade and breathtaking interior, has been a beacon for book lovers since...
0.5 miSE
Museum
Museum of Transport and Communication, Porto
13 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...
~1070 ftSE
Art museum within an 18th-century palace
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Porto
6 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 miE
Nicolau Nasoni, Church, Baroque architecture
Torre dos Clérigos, Porto
15 min walk • The Torre dos Clérigos, with its soaring bell tower, is an iconic landmark in the coastal city of Porto, Portugal. Built in the 18th century, this baroque church is a masterpiece of Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni and an integral part of the city's skyline.
~910 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Concert hall
Super Bock Arena, Porto
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~1600 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Museu do Vinho do Porto, Porto
8 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Igreja de São Martinho de Cedofeita, Porto
13 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.
0.5 miE
Fountain
Fonte dos Leões, Porto
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Centro Português de Fotografia, Porto
15 min walk • The Portuguese Centre of Photography was founded in 1997. First exhibitions were held in December of the same year on the ground floor of building until 2000. The building was temporarily closed for renovation and reopened in 2001.
0.4 miS
Park, Convention center, Event space
Alfândega Porto Congress Centre, Porto
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tower of Pedro-Sem?

Nearby attractions include Galeria Fernando Santos, Porto (3 min walk), Almeida Garrett Library, Porto (4 min walk), Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Porto (5 min walk), Palace of the Carrancas, Porto (5 min walk).

How to get to Tower of Pedro-Sem by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tower of Pedro-Sem:

Bus

Palácio • Lines: 13M, 200, 201, 207, 208, 302, 303, 501, 507, 601 (1 min walk)
Miguel Bombarda • Lines: 301, 602 (3 min walk)

Tram

Restauração • Lines: 18 (7 min walk)
Entre Quintas • Lines: 18 (9 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (15 min walk)
Porto - São Bento (22 min walk)

Light rail

Carolina Michaelis • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (17 min walk)
Lapa • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (18 min walk)