Certainly, there is an immense diversity of architectural heritage<\/a> in this city. That\u2019s why I’m exploring the best examples of modern Art Deco in Porto. Nonetheless, this architecture style is not exclusive to the examples mentioned in this article, there are many more buildings worth exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the best examples of Art Deco in Porto:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nO Com\u00e9rcio do Porto (1930)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvenida dos Aliados | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/art-deco-buildings-allies-avenue-porto.jpg\")
\u00a9 Jornal de Not\u00edcias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis used to be the home of the oldest newspaper in continental Portugal. The newspaper \u201cCom\u00e9rcio do Porto\u201d lived on for 151 years before it was suspended in 2005.
We can\u2019t talk about Art Deco in Porto without mentioning Rog\u00e9rio de Azevedo, the architect of the newspaper building.
When designing Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building, Azevedo took into consideration the surrounding buildings. That\u2019s why we witness this harmony when we are in Avenida dos Aliados. The architect built many notable Art Deco buildings in Porto including one in Rua de Santa Catarina, 533.
In 2016, it was reported that the Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building was bought by a real estate company in order to be transformed into luxurious apartments. The new owners were required to preserve the original structure of the building.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCaixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos (1931)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvenida dos Aliados | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/caixa-geral-depositos-art-deco-building-porto.jpg\")
\u00a9 Porto24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlso in Avenida dos Aliados, stands the Portuguese bank, Caixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos building. The bank was designed by Porf\u00edrio Pardal Monteiro starting in 1924. In order to start the project, several buildings on the same street were demolished and their material went on sale.
In 1931, an architecture magazine described the building as “a modernization of the classic\u201d. The exterior and the interior are great emblems of the 20th century Art Deco in Porto.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRivoli Theater (1932)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua do Bonjardim, 143 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/rivoli-porto-main-facade.jpg\")
\u00a9 C\u00e2mara Municipal do Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivoli is a municipal theater known for embodying Art Deco in Porto. In 1913, the building was called Teatro Nacional. But to keep up with the many urban changes that had taken place in Porto, Rivoli Theater was transformed into the masterpiece we see today. The architect assigned to the project was J\u00falio de Brito (1923).
In the late 90s, the theater underwent a full restoration. Rivoli presents pieces from dance, music, theater, film to even puppetry and contemporary circus.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFarm\u00e1cia Vit\u00e1lia (1933)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPra\u00e7a Liberdade, 34 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/art-deco-facade-porto-local-pharmacy.jpg\")
\u00a9 Carmelo Peci\u00f1a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis pharmacy is located in Pra\u00e7a da Liberdade, designed by Amoroso Lopes and Manuel Marques – one of the most important modern architects of the 20th century. The building is within an old palace (Pal\u00e1cio das Cardosas) where the luxury hotel InterContinental Porto<\/a> is located.
The symmetry, simplicity and use of glass make this pharmacy one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. It\u2019s also one of the many buildings that the local government is committed to protecting.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBolsa do Pescado (1935)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlameda de Bas\u00edlio Teles, 29 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/vincci-hotel-arte-deco-building-porto.jpg\")
\u00a9 Vincci Hoteles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn front of the Douro River, Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> catches the eye. The 4-star hotel which is considered a historical landscape, used to be a fish market<\/a> built by Janu\u00e1rio Godinho in 1933. Satellite images show that the building is actually composed of two buildings working together as one – a huge innovation in the 20th century architecture. After its conversion to a hotel, the original building has been completely conserved.
(On a side note: we’ve already stayed at the Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> and we absolutely loved the experience – specially the abundant breakfast that includes thematic tables, such as “Portuguese products”, “Healthy table” with seeds, nuts and vegetable milks… everything we love over here! \ud83d\ude42 )
How to get there: take the\u00a0tram line<\/a> no. 1, it’s a joyful ride all the way riverside \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nArmaz\u00e9ns Cunhas (1936)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPra\u00e7a de Gomes Teixeira, 14\/22 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Right in front of the Rectory of the University of Porto, you\u2019ll find the Armaz\u00e9ns Cunhas store. The building with its peacock design has become a favorite for many people, specially children \ud83d\ude42
The store along with Majestic Caf\u00e9<\/a> and many others are protected by Porto\u2019s government for their traditional value. The building was the works of Manuel Marques, who started the project in 1933. What\u2019s amazing about this building is the fact that it\u2019s three 18th century houses merged together.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nColiseu do Porto (1941)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua de Passos Manuel, 137 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/coliseu-concert-hall-porto.jpg\")
\u00a9 Coliseu.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nColiseu do Porto<\/a> is a theater and a concert hall<\/a>. When it comes to Art Deco in Porto, Coliseu is a must-see. The project was a collaboration between many architects but the iconic exterior is attributed to Cassiano Branco, another important modernist architect in Portugal.
The spot where the Coliseu is residing was known as Sal\u00e3o Jardim Passos Manuel (1908), which served as a cinema and was the first local public hall in Porto. The place was so successful that it needed expansion. So in 1938, the construction of Coliseu do Porto began taking place.
In 1995, there were rumors that Coliseu do Porto was going to be sold to the Brazilian Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus which upset the citizens of the city, who regarded the building a historical monument and a symbol of Porto\u2019s culture. This resulted in the purchase of the Coliseu by C\u00e2mara Municipal do Porto and other public entities in 1996.
How to get there: 24 Agosto subway station is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa de Serralves (1944)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua Dom Jo\u00e3o de Castro, 210 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/serralves-contemporary-art-museum.jpg\")
\u00a9 Serralves.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCasa de Serralves contemporary art museum<\/a> is one of the top 10 places to visit in Porto<\/a>.
Serralves Villa was designed by Charles Siclis and implemented by Jos\u00e9 Marques da Silva. The original owner of the estate was a Count named Carlos Alberto Cabral, who turned his family\u2019s summer home into one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. In 1955, the building was sold to another Portuguese entrepreneur, Delfim Ferreira.
However, the Portuguese government bought the real estate in 1987 in order to turn it into a museum and protect the building\u2019s heritage. Later on the extraordinary architect \u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/a> was assigned to convert the building into a contemporary art museum.
Visiting Casa de Serralves, you\u2019re guaranteed to enjoy art inside and out. Not to mention the beautiful and peaceful park in front of the Villa which makes for a great walk.
How to get there: get to Casa da M\u00fasica subway station and call an Uber from there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSave this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"art](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/art-deco-buildings-porto.jpg\")
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Avenida dos Aliados | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Jornal de Not\u00edcias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis used to be the home of the oldest newspaper in continental Portugal. The newspaper \u201cCom\u00e9rcio do Porto\u201d lived on for 151 years before it was suspended in 2005.
We can\u2019t talk about Art Deco in Porto without mentioning Rog\u00e9rio de Azevedo, the architect of the newspaper building.
When designing Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building, Azevedo took into consideration the surrounding buildings. That\u2019s why we witness this harmony when we are in Avenida dos Aliados. The architect built many notable Art Deco buildings in Porto including one in Rua de Santa Catarina, 533.
In 2016, it was reported that the Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building was bought by a real estate company in order to be transformed into luxurious apartments. The new owners were required to preserve the original structure of the building.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCaixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos (1931)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvenida dos Aliados | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Porto24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlso in Avenida dos Aliados, stands the Portuguese bank, Caixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos building. The bank was designed by Porf\u00edrio Pardal Monteiro starting in 1924. In order to start the project, several buildings on the same street were demolished and their material went on sale.
In 1931, an architecture magazine described the building as “a modernization of the classic\u201d. The exterior and the interior are great emblems of the 20th century Art Deco in Porto.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRivoli Theater (1932)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua do Bonjardim, 143 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 C\u00e2mara Municipal do Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivoli is a municipal theater known for embodying Art Deco in Porto. In 1913, the building was called Teatro Nacional. But to keep up with the many urban changes that had taken place in Porto, Rivoli Theater was transformed into the masterpiece we see today. The architect assigned to the project was J\u00falio de Brito (1923).
In the late 90s, the theater underwent a full restoration. Rivoli presents pieces from dance, music, theater, film to even puppetry and contemporary circus.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFarm\u00e1cia Vit\u00e1lia (1933)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nPra\u00e7a Liberdade, 34 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Carmelo Peci\u00f1a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis pharmacy is located in Pra\u00e7a da Liberdade, designed by Amoroso Lopes and Manuel Marques – one of the most important modern architects of the 20th century. The building is within an old palace (Pal\u00e1cio das Cardosas) where the luxury hotel InterContinental Porto<\/a> is located.
The symmetry, simplicity and use of glass make this pharmacy one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. It\u2019s also one of the many buildings that the local government is committed to protecting.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBolsa do Pescado (1935)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAlameda de Bas\u00edlio Teles, 29 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Vincci Hoteles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn front of the Douro River, Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> catches the eye. The 4-star hotel which is considered a historical landscape, used to be a fish market<\/a> built by Janu\u00e1rio Godinho in 1933. Satellite images show that the building is actually composed of two buildings working together as one – a huge innovation in the 20th century architecture. After its conversion to a hotel, the original building has been completely conserved.
(On a side note: we’ve already stayed at the Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> and we absolutely loved the experience – specially the abundant breakfast that includes thematic tables, such as “Portuguese products”, “Healthy table” with seeds, nuts and vegetable milks… everything we love over here! \ud83d\ude42 )
How to get there: take the\u00a0tram line<\/a> no. 1, it’s a joyful ride all the way riverside \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nArmaz\u00e9ns Cunhas (1936)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPra\u00e7a de Gomes Teixeira, 14\/22 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Right in front of the Rectory of the University of Porto, you\u2019ll find the Armaz\u00e9ns Cunhas store. The building with its peacock design has become a favorite for many people, specially children \ud83d\ude42
The store along with Majestic Caf\u00e9<\/a> and many others are protected by Porto\u2019s government for their traditional value. The building was the works of Manuel Marques, who started the project in 1933. What\u2019s amazing about this building is the fact that it\u2019s three 18th century houses merged together.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nColiseu do Porto (1941)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua de Passos Manuel, 137 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Coliseu.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nColiseu do Porto<\/a> is a theater and a concert hall<\/a>. When it comes to Art Deco in Porto, Coliseu is a must-see. The project was a collaboration between many architects but the iconic exterior is attributed to Cassiano Branco, another important modernist architect in Portugal.
The spot where the Coliseu is residing was known as Sal\u00e3o Jardim Passos Manuel (1908), which served as a cinema and was the first local public hall in Porto. The place was so successful that it needed expansion. So in 1938, the construction of Coliseu do Porto began taking place.
In 1995, there were rumors that Coliseu do Porto was going to be sold to the Brazilian Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus which upset the citizens of the city, who regarded the building a historical monument and a symbol of Porto\u2019s culture. This resulted in the purchase of the Coliseu by C\u00e2mara Municipal do Porto and other public entities in 1996.
How to get there: 24 Agosto subway station is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa de Serralves (1944)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nRua Dom Jo\u00e3o de Castro, 210 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\u00a9 Serralves.pt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCasa de Serralves contemporary art museum<\/a> is one of the top 10 places to visit in Porto<\/a>.
Serralves Villa was designed by Charles Siclis and implemented by Jos\u00e9 Marques da Silva. The original owner of the estate was a Count named Carlos Alberto Cabral, who turned his family\u2019s summer home into one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. In 1955, the building was sold to another Portuguese entrepreneur, Delfim Ferreira.
However, the Portuguese government bought the real estate in 1987 in order to turn it into a museum and protect the building\u2019s heritage. Later on the extraordinary architect \u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/a> was assigned to convert the building into a contemporary art museum.
Visiting Casa de Serralves, you\u2019re guaranteed to enjoy art inside and out. Not to mention the beautiful and peaceful park in front of the Villa which makes for a great walk.
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This used to be the home of the oldest newspaper in continental Portugal. The newspaper \u201cCom\u00e9rcio do Porto\u201d lived on for 151 years before it was suspended in 2005. Also in Avenida dos Aliados, stands the Portuguese bank, Caixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos building. The bank was designed by Porf\u00edrio Pardal Monteiro starting in 1924. In order to start the project, several buildings on the same street were demolished and their material went on sale. Rivoli is a municipal theater known for embodying Art Deco in Porto. In 1913, the building was called Teatro Nacional. But to keep up with the many urban changes that had taken place in Porto, Rivoli Theater was transformed into the masterpiece we see today. The architect assigned to the project was J\u00falio de Brito (1923). This pharmacy is located in Pra\u00e7a da Liberdade, designed by Amoroso Lopes and Manuel Marques – one of the most important modern architects of the 20th century. The building is within an old palace (Pal\u00e1cio das Cardosas) where the luxury hotel InterContinental Porto<\/a> is located. In front of the Douro River, Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> catches the eye. The 4-star hotel which is considered a historical landscape, used to be a fish market<\/a> built by Janu\u00e1rio Godinho in 1933. Satellite images show that the building is actually composed of two buildings working together as one – a huge innovation in the 20th century architecture. After its conversion to a hotel, the original building has been completely conserved. Coliseu do Porto<\/a> is a theater and a concert hall<\/a>. When it comes to Art Deco in Porto, Coliseu is a must-see. The project was a collaboration between many architects but the iconic exterior is attributed to Cassiano Branco, another important modernist architect in Portugal. Casa de Serralves contemporary art museum<\/a> is one of the top 10 places to visit in Porto<\/a>. The 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts was a turning point in modern architecture.The exhibition is\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":40965,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[56,1251],"class_list":["post-13567","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourist_attractions","tag-architecture","tag-art-deco-en"],"yoast_head":"\n
We can\u2019t talk about Art Deco in Porto without mentioning Rog\u00e9rio de Azevedo, the architect of the newspaper building.
When designing Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building, Azevedo took into consideration the surrounding buildings. That\u2019s why we witness this harmony when we are in Avenida dos Aliados. The architect built many notable Art Deco buildings in Porto including one in Rua de Santa Catarina, 533.
In 2016, it was reported that the Com\u00e9rcio do Porto building was bought by a real estate company in order to be transformed into luxurious apartments. The new owners were required to preserve the original structure of the building.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCaixa Geral de Dep\u00f3sitos (1931)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Avenida dos Aliados | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
In 1931, an architecture magazine described the building as “a modernization of the classic\u201d. The exterior and the interior are great emblems of the 20th century Art Deco in Porto.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is just across the street.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRivoli Theater (1932)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rua do Bonjardim, 143 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
In the late 90s, the theater underwent a full restoration. Rivoli presents pieces from dance, music, theater, film to even puppetry and contemporary circus.
How to get there: Aliados subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFarm\u00e1cia Vit\u00e1lia (1933)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pra\u00e7a Liberdade, 34 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The symmetry, simplicity and use of glass make this pharmacy one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. It\u2019s also one of the many buildings that the local government is committed to protecting.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBolsa do Pescado (1935)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Alameda de Bas\u00edlio Teles, 29 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
(On a side note: we’ve already stayed at the Hotel Vincci Porto<\/a> and we absolutely loved the experience – specially the abundant breakfast that includes thematic tables, such as “Portuguese products”, “Healthy table” with seeds, nuts and vegetable milks… everything we love over here! \ud83d\ude42 )
How to get there: take the\u00a0tram line<\/a> no. 1, it’s a joyful ride all the way riverside \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nArmaz\u00e9ns Cunhas (1936)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pra\u00e7a de Gomes Teixeira, 14\/22 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Right in front of the Rectory of the University of Porto, you\u2019ll find the Armaz\u00e9ns Cunhas store. The building with its peacock design has become a favorite for many people, specially children \ud83d\ude42
The store along with Majestic Caf\u00e9<\/a> and many others are protected by Porto\u2019s government for their traditional value. The building was the works of Manuel Marques, who started the project in 1933. What\u2019s amazing about this building is the fact that it\u2019s three 18th century houses merged together.
How to get there: S\u00e3o Bento subway station is a 5 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nColiseu do Porto (1941)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rua de Passos Manuel, 137 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The spot where the Coliseu is residing was known as Sal\u00e3o Jardim Passos Manuel (1908), which served as a cinema and was the first local public hall in Porto. The place was so successful that it needed expansion. So in 1938, the construction of Coliseu do Porto began taking place.
In 1995, there were rumors that Coliseu do Porto was going to be sold to the Brazilian Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus which upset the citizens of the city, who regarded the building a historical monument and a symbol of Porto\u2019s culture. This resulted in the purchase of the Coliseu by C\u00e2mara Municipal do Porto and other public entities in 1996.
How to get there: 24 Agosto subway station is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCasa de Serralves (1944)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rua Dom Jo\u00e3o de Castro, 210 | Porto<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Serralves Villa was designed by Charles Siclis and implemented by Jos\u00e9 Marques da Silva. The original owner of the estate was a Count named Carlos Alberto Cabral, who turned his family\u2019s summer home into one of the best examples of Art Deco in Porto. In 1955, the building was sold to another Portuguese entrepreneur, Delfim Ferreira.
However, the Portuguese government bought the real estate in 1987 in order to turn it into a museum and protect the building\u2019s heritage. Later on the extraordinary architect \u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/a> was assigned to convert the building into a contemporary art museum.
Visiting Casa de Serralves, you\u2019re guaranteed to enjoy art inside and out. Not to mention the beautiful and peaceful park in front of the Villa which makes for a great walk.
How to get there: get to Casa da M\u00fasica subway station and call an Uber from there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSave this article for later:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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