Torre do Lidador, Administrative tower in Cidade da Maia, Portugal.
The Torre do Lidador rises 92 meters with 22 floors above ground, standing as the seventh tallest building in Portugal and the highest outside Lisbon.
Construction of the tower began in 1992 under Mayor José Vieira de Carvalho's administration, with architects António Machado and Souto Moura completing the project in 2000.
The Torre do Lidador functions as a municipal administrative center, representing the growth and development of Cidade da Maia in the Porto district.
Visitors can access the tower's observation deck on the second Saturday of each month at noon, with groups limited to 15 people over 10 years old.
Local residents refer to the building as 'The BIC Lighter' due to its rectangular shape and prominent position visible from all ten parishes of the municipality.
Location: Cidade da Maia
Inception: 2001
GPS coordinates: 41.23341,-8.62209
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:49
Hospital of Saint John
6.1 km
Zoo da Maia
816 m
Mosteiro de Leça do Balio
2.6 km
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
6.5 km
Conjunto constituido pela Igreja e Casa do Mosteiro de São Salvador de Moreira
2.7 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó de Águas Santas
4.5 km
Casa da Cerveja
2.5 km
Quinta de São Gens, incluindo o terreiro a oeste e jardim a este
5.9 km
Associação de Estudantes da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto
6.1 km
Organo di San Salvador
2.7 km
Ponte de D. Goimil
2.7 km
Igreja Paroquial de São Mamede de Infesta
4.6 km
Casa do Major ou Casa dos Leões
4.5 km
Estátua do Homem da Maça
3.7 km
Ponte do Carro
4.3 km
Ponte de Guifões
6.1 km
Capela de São Brás
3.8 km
Árvore isolada em Gandarela
1.6 km
Câmara Municipal da Maia
52 m
Árvore isolada em Cavadinha
4.7 km
Capela de São Félix
4.3 km
Casa da Quinta do Gestal
2.1 km
Capela de São Sebastião
3.8 km
Complexo Conventual do Mosteiro de Leça do Balio, atual Quinta do Mosteiro
2.6 km
Conjunto constituído pela Capela de São Sebastião, Capela de Nossa Senhora do Livramento e São Brás, Homem da Maça e seu Bicho, Monte de São Brás
3.8 km
Fonte das Sete Bicas
6 km
Cruzeiro de Leça do Balio
2.8 km
Casa e Quinta da Caverneira
5.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes