Clérigos Tower

Vitória, Porto

Porto's tallest bell tower and most recognisable symbol, with 240 steps to a sweeping city view.

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Best Time to Visit

Apr – Oct

Opening Hours

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (typical; varies by season)

Entry Fee

From ~€8

About Clérigos Tower

Built between 1754 and 1763, the Torre dos Clérigos was designed by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, who shaped much of the city's Baroque character. At 76 metres it was the tallest structure in Portugal for a long stretch after it was built, and its bell tower was historically used by sailors as a navigation marker when approaching the mouth of the Douro.

Highlights

76m tall — Portugal's tallest granite bell tower when it was built
240-step spiral staircase to the top
Designed by Nicolau Nasoni, the architect behind much of Porto's Baroque heritage
360° views over the city and the Douro

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