• In a large, already from the outside very impressive building in the center of Porto, is today the Portuguese Center for Photography.
  • The Portuguese Center of Photography in Porto is home to two stunning collections: the National Collection of Photography and the Municipal Collection.
  • The Portuguese Centre for Photography was established in 1997, when the Portuguese Ministry of Culture decided to implement a national policy for photography.
  • Founded in 1997 with help from the Minister of Culture, the Portuguese Centre of Photography is aimed at showcasing national photographers and teach...
  • Well, the Portuguese Centre of Photography is located in an old prison in the city centre, that’s why!
  • Situated in an impressive building that was the former 16th century Municipal Prison, the Centro Português de Fotografia (Portuguese Photography Centre) was...
  • The Portuguese Center of Photography is closed on January 1st, Easter Sunday, May 1st and December 25th.
  • This is the Centro Português de Fotografia (Portuguese Photography Center), which can be visited free of charge by all lovers of the Eighth Art (and not only).
  • Portuguese Center of Photography Free: All time. In the old days this 18th century building was a court and a prison.
  • Address: Campo Mártires da Pátria, Porto. More Info: The Portuguese Center of Photography is close to the Torre dos Clerigos and Livraria Lello.