Overview
Designed in 1763 by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, this Portuguese Baroque masterpiece was Portugal's tallest building in the 18th century. Built as part of the Clérigos Church, the 76m tower has six levels and 240 spiral steps. From the top, a 360-degree panorama unfolds over Porto's red-tiled rooftops, the Douro River, Dom Luís I Bridge, and Vila Nova de Gaia. It once served as a landmark for sailors, and the adjacent church's Baroque altarpiece is also striking. Admission (including church and museum) about EUR 8. 5-minute walk from Metro D São Bento station.
Opening Hours
09:00-19:00 (peak season 09:00-23:00)
Travel Tips
The stairs are narrow and steep - wear comfortable shoes. Sunset is the most beautiful time but very crowded.
Hotels near Clérigos Tower
Hotels and guesthouses in Porto, Vitória, Porto
Other attractions in Porto
Ribeira Square
A UNESCO-listed riverside square at Porto's heart, lined with colourful Douro-front buildings.
Livraria Lello
The bookshop said to have inspired Harry Potter, with a magical red spiral staircase and stained-glass ceiling.
São Bento Railway Station
One of the world's most beautiful train stations, decorated with 20,000 azulejo tiles.
Dom Luís I Bridge
A two-tier iron bridge designed by Eiffel's protégé Théophile - the iconic link between Porto and Gaia.
Port Wine Cellars (Vila Nova de Gaia)
Legendary port wine houses across the Douro in Vila Nova de Gaia - tastings and cellar tours are highlights.
Sé do Porto (Porto Cathedral)
Porto's 12th-century Romanesque cathedral overlooking the city from a commanding hilltop.
Casa da Música
A polyhedral concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas - a 21st-century Porto landmark.