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Best views in Porto

23 lookouts and viewpoints in Porto.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Sé do Porto, Porto
Photo: Georges Jansoone, CC BY 2.5 (licence)

Best views in Porto

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    Sé do Porto

    Porto Cathedral

    This Romanesque cathedral was built in the 13th century. Later on Baroque alterations were made in the 17th and 18th century. The cathedral is on top of a hill from where you also have great views over the city and the river.

    Apr-Oct 9:00-18:30; Nov-Mar 9:00-17:30 · €3. Combined ticket with adjacent Bishop's palace €6 · Heritage listed · Entry 3.00 EUR

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    Torre dos Clérigos

    Clerics' Tower

    Panoramic views from this baroque tower. 226 steps to the top. It is best to get there early since there is not a lot of space on the viewing platform. You might even have to wait for some time before you are allowed to climb up the stairs.

    Daily 09:00-17:00 · €8 (includes entry to a small exhibition at the lower levels of the tower) · Wi-Fi · Entry 10.00 EUR

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    Porto 360

    Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 120

    Entry 12.50 EUR

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    Dick’s Bar & Bistro

    10:00-01:00 · Outdoor seating

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    Miradouro do Largo de Aviz

    24/7 · Wheelchair accessible

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    Miradouro do teleférico

    24/7

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    Miradouro do Terreiro da Sé

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Ponte Luiz I

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Miradouro da Escarpa

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    Miradouro da Pedreira

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    Miradouro da Rua das Aldas

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    Miradouro da Torre

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    Miradouro da Vitória

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    Miradouro das Fontaínhas

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    Miradouro de Novais da Cunha

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    Miradouro de Santa Catarina

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    Miradouro do Largo do Colégio

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    Miradouro do Monte do Tadeu

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    Miradouro do Passeio das Virtudes

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    Miradouro do Prado do Repouso

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    Mirante

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    Observatório das Aves

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    Vista sobre a Torre dos Clérigos

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