Contemporary
Porto embraces contemporary culture with the same energy as it embraces tradition. Housing one of the best contemporary art museums in Europe and unmissable gems of contemporary architecture, modern culture can be found a little bit everywhere, just around the corner.
PORTO’S CONTEMPORARY ATTRACTIONS
Casa da Música
Boavista DistrictCan you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of amazement visitors produce upon seeing Casa da Música for the first time. Besides its mesmerizing design, the building houses a varied musical programme ranging from baroque music to the forefront of modern sounds, not forgetting festive tunes.
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Serralves Museum
Boavista DistrictIn Porto, contemporary art welcomes families and friends, welcomes those who want to expand their views and those to want to appreciate wide green views, those with an adventurous taste or a taste for adventure. How? Combining museum, with gardens and tree-top walkways.
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Miguel Bombarda’s Art Galleries
Downtown District650 metres long, Rua de Miguel Bombarda is one of Porto’s main, contemporary cultural arteries. Joyful creativity smiles at us at every step along the street, its coffee shops, galleries and trendy shops are always buzzing with vibrant experiences. Are you in with the it crowd?
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Urban Art
Bonfim DistrictPorto loves its urban art so much that it has created a dedicated Street Art Programme. The programme has, so far, resulted in over 80 artistic street interventions, supporting over 60 national and international artists.
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Fine Arts Faculty Museum
Bonfim DistrictShowcasing students and faculty’s talent, this museum attracts a vibrant group of creative individuals and becomes a bridge to allow disruptive ideas from the university, straight into the city.
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Metro stations by Souto Moura
Downtown DistrictThe next stop: modernity. In Porto, the metro wasn’t built only to improve people’s daily routines, it was built also to inspire everyone through outstanding infrastructures. The metro stations designed by Eduardo Souto Moura have become cultural landmarks, elevating traditions such as the azulejo tiles, and introducing an unexpected touch of modernity to the city centre.
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Architecture Faculty
Boavista DistrictBehind its beautifully minimalistic walls, Porto’s Architecture Faculty nurtures a creative, innovative and inclusive culture, questioning preconceived ideas on urbanism, materials and shapes.
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Vodafone Building
Boavista DistrictGet your phones ready for the Vodafone building. Designed by the architects José António Barbosa and Pedro Guimarães, this impressive building challenges perceptions and materials. The organic movement and sharp edges will delight your followers!
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Freixo Marina
Campanhã DistrictBoats, quietness and stunning views over the Douro River, Freixo Bridge and the city. With a calm atmosphere, this is the perfect place for a walk at the end of the day, a snack or simply an enjoyable moment admiring the river.
OTHER CONTEMPORARY ATTRACTIONS?
Porto’s most contemporary culture has a lot more to offer. Talk to us through Live Chat for different cultural suggestions, routes or general information. We can’t wait to hear from you!
