São Bento railway station, Railway station in central Porto, Portugal
The station features an entrance hall adorned with 20,000 blue and white ceramic tiles depicting Portuguese historical events and rural traditions.
The station opened in 1896 on the site of a former Benedictine monastery, with the building officially completed in 1916 by architect José Marques da Silva.
Artist Jorge Colaço created extensive tile panels between 1905 and 1906, illustrating significant moments from Portuguese history through traditional azulejo craftsmanship.
The central railway hub connects Porto to major Portuguese cities through regional and long-distance trains, with direct access to metro and bus services.
The station vestibule contains 551 square meters of historical tile panels manufactured at the Sacavém Factory, featuring pastel colors in Art Nouveau style.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Inception: November 8, 1896
Official opening: 1896
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://servicos.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt/pt-pt/estacoes?estacaoId=9401008
Operator: Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A.
Address: Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto, Portugal 4000-069 Porto
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 00:00-00:45,04:15-24:00; Saturday,Sunday 00:00-00:45,05:20-24:00
Website: https://servicos.infraestruturasdeportugal.pt/pt-pt/estacoes?estacaoId=9401008
GPS coordinates: 41.14549,-8.60951
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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