[2025 Porto Attraction] Travel Guide for Chapel of Souls (Updated May)

| Porto is probably the most romantic city in Portugal. Porto, always the 'dream city' that comes to mind, is probably the most romantic European city I've walked through. Make sure to allocate enough time for this stop on your trip to Western Portugal... ⛱️Must-visit attractions: ❶Luís I Bridge🌉: Spanning the old and new towns, be sure to take the tram🚋 and slowly enjoy the scenery passing by the window. ❷Lello Bookstore📖: The world's most beautiful bookstore, with long queues. You can check in at the Hogwarts spiral staircase, but it's a pity I didn't go inside. Instead, I bought some delicious ice cream🍨 at the door. ❸Church of the Holy Spirit: The blue and white porcelain facade is very eye-catching and photogenic 🌄Travel tips: I personally think that citywalk, wandering without a specific purpose, is the best way. The city is not big, and it's generally enough to visit in 1-2 days. 💗Other tips: If you're arranging a trip to both Spain and Portugal, local flights are economical. I visited Lisbon and Porto in Portugal, one day each.

Introducing tourist spots in Porto, my favorite country, Portugal! By the way, Porto is a city that is a World Heritage Site 😌 Today, I would like to introduce the Cathedral of Almas, which is also famous as a photogenic spot ⛪️The exterior walls of the Cathedral of Almas are made of more than 15,000 azulejos 👀 You will definitely be overwhelmed by their beauty! A must-see! The beautiful azulejos on the exterior walls matched the clear blue sky and were very beautiful 🩵 Azulejos are typical glazed and fired tiles produced in Portugal and Spain! In Portugal, azulejos are especially famous for their beautiful contrast of blue and white✨ Comments💬𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓂃 𓈒𓏸There are buildings made of azulejos all over the city of Porto, but when I went there in September 2023, many of the famous spots were covered with something like gauze, and this was the place where you could see the clear, beautiful blue most clearly! ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈📸Photo Spots┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈The side of the building has more azulejos all the way down to the floor than the front, so it's recommended to take a photo from the side✨However, there are constant cars driving on the road next to the side, so you need to aim for the right shutter chance👀 ex.) The first photo is from the side, and the second is from the front🙆♀️ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈Tips for Solo Travelers✈️┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈The security is good and there are many tourists, so you can ask others to take your photo for you, but it may be a bit difficult with so many people and cars! If you are going to take photos with a tripod, it is recommended to aim for a time when there are few people and cars✨ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⛪️ About the inside of the church┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈It is famous as a tourist spot, but it is a church where locals come to pray, so please be careful not to disturb them when looking around or taking photos inside! The interior is also covered with azulejos, which are very beautiful❤️You can enter for free😌 Spot information━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Basilica of Almas 🗺Address: R. de Santa Catarina 428, 4000-124 Porto, Portugal💵Budget: Free #overseastravel #solotravel #besttrip2023 #Portugal #Porto #Europetrip #azulejos #touristspot #photogenicspot

#celebratewithtrip Chapel of Souls also known as Capela das Almas in Portuguese, and is located in Rua de Santa Catarina 428, 4000-124 Proto, Portugal. It is open daily 0700-1830 and is around 100 meters 1 minute walk from Bolhao. It originates from an old wooden chapel built in honor of Santa Caterina. The construction of the building that exists today dates back to the end of the 18th century. Until 1929, the external surfaces of the chapel were free of tiles, removed or severely damaged. The current roof of the chapel is made up of 15947 azulejos ( tiles ) covering an area of 360 square meters. This chapel is famous for its exterior of blue and white titles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.

#Dragon Boat Festival Good Places It’s easy to get from #Santiago in Spain to #Porto in #Portugal . It only takes a few hours by car. Porto is great for walking, with beautiful architecture everywhere . The churches here are decorated with blue murals unique to Portugal. It is completely different from churches in Italy and other European countries! 🗓️ Itinerary: 🌟 Don't miss the most beautiful bookstore in the world Entrance fee is €5. Scan the code to buy tickets, you can buy while waiting in line 🌟Authentic Portuguese tart must try! Almost every cafe has it, about €2/each #PortugalTravel #PortugalFreeTravel #porto #Top 10 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World

#springitinerary Why Must Visit: In the heart of bustling Rua de Santa Catarina, where shops and cafes tempt you at every corner, stands a jewel that stops you in your tracks—the Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas). Wrapped in stunning blue and white azulejos (tiles), this small chapel is a masterpiece of storytelling, its walls alive with scenes from the lives of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine. It’s a place where faith meets art, where history whispers through brushstrokes, and where the play of sunlight on ceramic turns the entire façade into a living, breathing mural. For lovers of art, photography, and hidden city gems, this chapel is a must-see moment of stillness and awe in Porto’s lively heart. 💙🕊️📸 ⸻ Tips for Visiting Chapel of Souls: • Best visited early morning or late afternoon, when the sunlight makes the tiles glow. • Take your time to admire the 20,000+ azulejos that cover the façade—it’s easy to miss the details. • Step inside the peaceful interior for a quiet, reflective pause amid the city’s rush. • Combine your visit with a stroll along Rua de Santa Catarina—Porto’s lively shopping street. • Bring your camera—but don’t forget to soak in the stories with your eyes, too. ⸻ Suggested Itinerary: Blue Tiled Wander in Porto’s Heart Morning: • 9:00 AM: Start your day at the Chapel of Souls, standing quietly outside, taking in the grandeur and detail of the blue-tiled façade. • 9:30 AM: Step inside for a moment of calm, light a candle if you wish, and feel the contrast between the ornate exterior and the intimate chapel interior. • 10:00 AM: Stroll along Rua de Santa Catarina, indulge in a coffee at the historic Café Majestic, and let the energy of the street lift your mood. Late Morning: • 11:00 AM: Continue to explore nearby Bolhão Market, immersing yourself in local flavors, colors, and conversations—carrying with you the stories of the Chapel’s saints and souls.

This cathedral in Porto, Portugal, is a very beautiful building with azulejos painted all over the walls! Azulejos is a typical Portuguese tile art. The paintings, painted only in blue, are very delicate when you look closely. This type of art can be seen in Porto's architecture, but buildings with paintings on the walls are rare, and the Almas Cathedral is very impactful. It's worth a visit, so please come and see it for yourself♫ 📍Location: R. de Santa Catarina 428, 4000-124 Porto, Portugal #0 yen trip February 2025

I went to the Cathedral of Almas in Porto, Portugal. It is located at a busy intersection along the main road. The building is beautiful with decorative tiles called azulejos. The cathedral is decorated with azulejos and is beautiful. Admission is free. Even though you are in Europe, you can experience an interesting and unique culture where Islamic origins and Christian cultures mix together. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7pVNe9qq9d9T6U3D8 #0yentravelFebruary2025#Portugal #Porto

The Holy Spirit Church is a Baroque-style church in Porto, Portugal. Its most distinctive feature is the traditional Portuguese blue and white porcelain tiles that cover the exterior walls. These tiles depict religious scenes and Bible stories, making them particularly vivid! 🌟Highlights: The blue and white porcelain tiles on the exterior walls vividly depict scenes from the Bible. The large area of blue and white porcelain tiles is particularly dazzling in the sun, and every wall is a work of art. The interior of the church is equally eye-catching, decorated with gorgeous gold carvings and wooden altars, showing the complexity and delicacy of 17th-century Baroque art. The interior space of the church is solemn and solemn, full of a strong religious atmosphere. Now the Holy Spirit Church is not only a place for religious activities, but also one of the important historical and cultural heritage of Porto. As one of the models of Portuguese religious architecture, it has always attracted tourists from all over the world to feel the charm of its blue and white porcelain art.

📍Cathedral of Almas (CAPELA DAS ALMAS) Porto is a port city in the northwest of Portugal. It is the second largest city in Portugal after the capital Lisbon✨ Like Sintra, the entire city of Porto is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of its Historic District, making it a wonderful city🥹💕 Among them, the Cathedral of Almas is a particularly eye-catching building located at the crossroads of the lively Santa Catarina Street. The Cathedral of Almas, with its exterior made of approximately 16,000 azulejo tiles, is a sight to behold‼︎😳 The front and sides of the cathedral are painted with beautiful blue azulejo tiles! You can enjoy just the exterior, but you can also enter the church freely, so be sure to check out the interior as well 🤍⛪️ [Capela das Almas] 📍Address: Capela das Almas, Rua de Santa Catarina 428, 4000-124 Porto, Portugal Access: 11 minutes walk from São Bento railway station 🕰️Opening hours: 7:30-18:00 (opening hours change only Friday-Saturday) 💰Price per person: Free admission #Portugal trip #Portugal #Porto #World Heritage Site #Church #Architectural style #Azulejo #capeladasalma #Cathedral of Almas #santacatarina #Europe trip

#2024WishEvent Almas means souls, and is also called the Chapel of the Souls or the Chapel of Santa Catarina. The exterior walls of the building are filled with blue and white azulejo murals depicting the deeds of St. Francis and St. Catherine. This azulejo decoration, made up of 15,000 pieces of tile, is said to have been created in 1929 by Eduardo Leite in the classical style of the 18th century. In 1982, both the building and the murals were restored, and it is now known as a representative building of Porto azulejo decoration. The exterior walls of the building are beautiful, but it is a very small cathedral, and the interior of the cathedral is nothing special.

This beautiful chapel with blue and white paintings depicting the lives of saints is not to be missed when in Porto . it’s magical 💕#magical_moments #awesometrip #onceinalifetime