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Sights*
Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos
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Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos
The soaring Torre dos Clérigos (Tower of Clérigos), attached to an 18th-century granite church (Igreja dos Clérigos), is a
Porto landmark, and most visitors climb it to admire the views. Nicolau Nasoni designed the oval church, with its elaborately
festooned facade of swags and garlands, in the 1730s in Italian baroque style.
Address:
Rua dos Clérigos
Phone: 22 200 1729 Open: Church: Mon.-Sat. 9-noon and 3:30-7:30, Sun. 10-1 and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Tower: daily 10-7, in Aug.; 9:30-1 and 2-7, Apr.-Jul. and Sep.-Oct.; 10-noon and 2-5, rest of year Bus: 6, 20, 35 Admission: Church free; Tower 1-2.5 |
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