Centro Português de Fotografia, Photography museum and national archives in central Porto, Portugal.
The Centro Português de Fotografia occupies a former prison building in central Porto and uses three floors for exhibition spaces. The collections display cameras and photographic works from different periods.
The building was erected in 1767 as a prison and courthouse and served this purpose until 1974. After restoration, it opened as a photography center in 1997.
The center preserves Portugal's photographic heritage and displays regular exhibitions of work by Portuguese and international photographers. Visitors can see how photography has shaped the documentation and perception of the country.
The museum is located near Clérigos Tower and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should note that opening hours differ on weekdays and weekends, so it is worth checking in advance when it is open.
The third floor houses an extensive collection of historical cameras and equipment from different periods. These devices show how photography as a medium developed technically over time.
Location: Porto
Inception: 1997
Address: Cadeia da Relação, Campo Mártires da Pátria, 4050-368 Porto
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 15:00-19:00
Phone: +351220046300
Website: http://cpf.pt
GPS coordinates: 41.14472,-8.61589
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
Porto is a city where history lives in its streets, with medieval walls, green gardens, and elegant buildings overlooking the Douro River. Visitors find museums, art galleries, and public squares where daily life unfolds. This collection includes places like Jardim das Virtudes, a quiet garden with tree-lined paths; Capela das Almas, known for its decorated blue tile facade; and Palácio da Bolsa, an impressive trading house from the 1800s. The city's gardens offer views of the river and peaceful spots to sit and watch the world go by. The neighborhoods near the Douro riverbank feature narrow streets, old homes with painted tiles, and active markets such as Mercado do Bolhão. Those interested in art will discover galleries and museums throughout the city, including Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis and Parque de Serralves. Each location in this collection shows a different side of Porto, from its past to how people live there today.
Discover Porto, a charming city in northern Portugal, known for its main monuments, religious buildings, and cultural sites. You will see its famous historic bridges, remarkable churches, and museums filled with incredible collections.
Clérigos Church
203 m
Clérigos Tower and Church
148 m
Clerigos tower
153 m
Jardim da Cordoaria
139 m
Miradouro da Vitória
182 m
Cadeia da Relação
8 m
Jardim de João Chagas
114 m
Igreja da Misericórdia do Porto
164 m
Palácio da Justiça
170 m
Vitória
208 m
Reitoria da Universidade do Porto
205 m
Casa dos Maias
171 m
Museu da Misericórdia do Porto
162 m
Arquivo Distrital do Porto
117 m
Palácio de São Bento da Vitória
130 m
Prédio situado na Rua de São Miguel, 2 e 4, na parte em que existem painéis de azulejo do século XVII
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Casa natal de Almeida Garrett
182 m
Árvore - Cooperativa de Actividades Artísticas CRL
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Church of Nossa Senhora da Vitória
148 m
Rua das Flores
190 m
Jardim das Oliveiras
184 m
Estátuas na Cooperativa Árvore
195 m
Árvore isolada em Jardim da Cordoaria
158 m
Edifício na Rua São Miguel, n.º 42
159 m
Casa dos Cunhas Pimentéis
191 m
Edifício na Rua das Taipas, 76
170 m
Casa de José Monteiro de Almeida
130 m
Virtudes Terrace
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