Casa do Infante, Medieval museum and archaeological site in Ribeira, Porto, Portugal
Museu Municipal Casa do Infante is a building with Roman foundations and mosaic floors from different periods located in Ribeira. The exhibition spaces display artifacts that document Porto's development through various historical periods.
The building was founded in 1325 as a customs house and mint under King Afonso IV and is connected to the birth of Prince Henry the Navigator in 1394. It marks Porto's importance during that period.
The museum displays collections that explain Porto's role as a trading port and how the city's architecture evolved over centuries. Visitors can see how maritime history shaped the community.
The building is located in the old town and is reachable by public transport, with access on foot through narrow streets. A visit typically takes about 1 to 2 hours for a thorough walk-through.
Excavations in the 1990s revealed Roman structures beneath the building, including residential areas with preserved mosaic floors. This discovery shows how deep the city's settlement history extends.
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