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São Bento Station
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Railway station opened in 1916 on the site of the former convent of San Benito de la Avemaría, in the very centre of Porto. It was designed by the architect José Marques da Silva. The concourse is lined with some twenty thousand blue and white azulejos painted by Jorge Colaço between 1905 and 1916, with scenes from the history of Portugal and traditional transport.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at São Bento Station: 2 missions
- Take a panorama of the whole concourseStand in the centre of the concourse and capture the four tile-covered walls with the people and trains around.
- Admire the tile panels in the concourseEnter the concourse, walk along the walls and stop in front of one of the large blue and white panels with historical scenes.
Near São Bento Station
Congregados Church99 m awayCasa da Câmara280 m awayCinema Batalha (Batalha Centro de Cinema)290 m awayPorto Cathedral297 m awayIglesia de los Clérigos306 m awayGuerra Junqueiro House-Museum325 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for São Bento Station?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wanloria