SAO BENTO STATION PORTO

This is a modern train station in the city that serves the main lines but stands out from the others because of its beautiful azulejos. These are stunning Portuguese tiles that depict historical life scenes and are among the best places in Portugal especially if you are traveling by train. It is also considered to be one of the most beautiful train stations in the whole of Europe.

Located in the historical city of Porto, the Sao Bento Station is one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe. It is a French Beaux-Arts structure that features over 20,000 stunning azulejo tin-glazed ceramic tiles that depict Portugal’s History. You can see stories about its royalty, wars, as well as the history of its transportation system. These magnificent blue and white tiles were placed on these walls across 11 years between 1905–1916 by artist Jorge Colaço. 

This beautiful train station, named after a Benedictine monastery, is also one of the best places to visit in Portugal. After being destroyed by a massive fire in the late 18th century, the station was built and rebuilt several times. The intricate tile work here displays intricate landscapes and ethnographic displays as well as important historic events such as the Battle of Valdevez and the Conquest of Ceuta.

Highlights

• Visit one of the most beautiful stations in Europe that features almost 20,000 magnificent azulejo tin-glazed ceramic tiles representing Portugal’s past
• The station is also one of the best places in Portugal and is an attraction in itself with its beautiful blue and white tiled walls depicting stories about the country’s wars, royalty, and the history of its transport system
• Witness the amazing displays comprising landscapes and important historic events such as the Battle of Valdevez (1140) and the Conquest of Ceuta (1415)
• You can also take a train from this station to explore the picturesque villages, the Douro Valley, or Guimarães, Braga and Viana do Castelo