Palácio das Sereias
Being the residence of successive renowned Portuguese families, the Bandeirinha Palace, built in 1575, saw its name altered by the people, due to the to huge stone mermaids that stand at the entrance.
Contacts
Rua da Bandeirinha, 27
4050-088,Porto
- tel:223326751223326751
- tel:935557024935557024
- email: [email protected]
- Private parking
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Characteristics
Monuments near Palácio das Sereias
Alfândega Nova
The construction of the new Port customs building was designed in 1859, by the French engineer C.F.G. Colson. It has an area of 36000 m2 and comprises three ma…
Chafariz da Colher
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Edifício do Antigo Clube Inglês do Porto
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Edifício do Hospital de Santo António
This is a John Carr designed construction, with a salient entrance in the façade. The main façade is neoclassical. According to the initial plan, the building …
Fonte das Taipas
This fountain exists by the people’s will. It was built in 1772, after a petition made to the City council by the Largo do Postigo das Virtudes inhabitants. It…
Fonte das Virtudes
The Virtudes Fountain is at the end of the Calçada das Virtudes. It also has another name, Rio Frio Fountain. This fountain was abandoned for several years but…
