Clerigos tower, Baroque bell tower in Porto, Portugal
The granite tower rises 75 meters high through rhythmic stages, ending in a spherical clock house at its summit with baroque decorations.
Designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, the tower stood as Portugal's highest structure from its completion in 1763 until the late nineteenth century.
The bell tower contains a carillon system of 49 bells that ring across the city, marking time and important celebrations for Porto residents.
Visitors can climb 240 steps to reach the observation deck, which remains open daily from 9:00 to 19:00 with extended hours until 23:00 in summer.
The tower served as a maritime reference point for ships entering the Douro River, helping vessels navigate through Porto's harbor for centuries.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Architects: Nicolau Nasoni
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Accessibility: Ograniczony dostęp dla wózków inwalidzkich
Fee: Yes
Part of: Clérigos Tower and Church
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:00-19:00
GPS coordinates: 41.14569,-8.61462
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:30
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