Clérigos Church and Tower: A Majestic Landmark in Porto

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're starting from the iconic São Bento Railway Station, exit the station and head towards the main square, Praça de Almeida Garrett. From here, take the avenue Rua de 31 de Janeiro, walking straight for about 10 minutes until you reach Avenida dos Aliados. Turn right and walk along Avenida dos Aliados until you reach the intersection with Rua de Sá da Bandeira. Turn left onto Rua de Sá da Bandeira and continue straight for another 5 minutes. You will see the stunning Clerigos Church and Tower on your right at Rua de São Filipe de Nery.

• Metro

  If you are near the Trindade Metro Station, take the Metro Line D (Yellow Line) towards Santo Ovídio. Get off at the next stop, which is the Aliados Station. Exit the station and walk towards Avenida dos Aliados. From there, follow the previous walking instructions towards Clerigos Church, which is about a 10-minute walk from Aliados.

• Bus

  You can take the bus from various locations in Porto. If you are near the Mercado do Bolhão, you can catch bus number 600. Get off at the stop 'Clérigos'. From there, it’s just a 3-minute walk. Head down the street towards Rua de São Filipe de Nery, and you will see Clerigos Church and Tower ahead.

• Funicular

  If you are near the Ribeira district, consider taking the funicular (Funicular dos Guindais) to climb up to Batalha. Once you exit the funicular, walk towards Rua de Santa Catarina and continue straight ahead. After a 10-minute walk, you will reach Clerigos Church and Tower at Rua de São Filipe de Nery.