Quick facts
- Ticket price: Free to enter the hall.
- Hours: Open daily.
- Recommended visit: 15 to 30 minutes.
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Sao Bento Station
A public artwork inside a working station.
Sao Bento Station's entrance hall is covered with about 20,000 azulejo tiles by Jorge Colaco, installed between 1905 and 1916. The scenes show historic battles, rural life, and the history of Portuguese transport.
Essential details
Getting there
- Address: Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto.
- Nearest transport: Metro Sao Bento.
- On foot: In the city centre.
Accessibility & comfort
- Access: Step-free entrance.
- Crowds: Busy at rush hour.
- Facilities: Station services nearby.
How to fit Sao Bento Station into your day
- Morning: Visit early to see the tiles.
- Midday: Lunch nearby.
- Afternoon: Walk to the Cathedral.
Before you go
- Look up at the tiles.
- Watch for commuters.
- Visit at quiet times.
