Architecture of Porto

1110 – Cathedral, Porto

The current Cathedral of Porto underwent construction around 1110 under the patronage of Bishop Hugo and was completed in the 13th century.

1850 – Palacio da Bolsa, Porto

Architect: Joaquim da Costa Lima Júnior

The Palácio da Bolsa, Stock Exchange Palace, was built in the 19th century by the city’s Commercial Association in the Neoclassical style.

1886 – Ponte Dom Luis I, Porto

Architect: Téophile Seyrig

A symbol of Porto, the two-level iron bridge – Dom Luís I wasdesigned by the Belgian engineer Téophile Seyrig,

1918 – Sao Jorgo National Theatre, Porto

Architect: José Marques da Silva

The first Sà£o Joà£o Theatre was destroyed by a fire in 1908. A rebuilding project started in 1911 under the direction of Porto architect José Marques da Silva.

2005 – Casa da Música, Porto

Architect: Rem Koolhaas OMA

Casa da Música is a major concert hall space which houses the cultural institution of the same name with its three orchestras Orchestra Nacional do Porto,