Clérigos Tower
Climb the Baroque bell tower for a rooftop panorama over Porto.
About
Why visit Clérigos Tower
Nicolau Nasoni's slender 18th-century tower rises above the old town. A narrow stairway leads to an open-air viewpoint over the river, church spires and Atlantic-facing neighbourhoods.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Clérigos Tower.
Tower viewpoint
One of central Porto's best elevated panoramas.
Clérigos Church
An elegant Baroque interior at the foot of the tower.
Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
Book a timed tower slot during busy periods.
The tower stairs are narrow and not step-free.
Nearby
Combine with
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