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Murals of Sao Bento Railway Station, Porto, Portugal – PastSquares

Porto was the last stop on our road trip from Biarritz to Porto in 2015. I had been told to visit the railway station to look at the murals on display. These are quite spectacular and well worth a visit. It is now a world heritage site and opened in 1904. The murals are the work of artist Jorge Colaco. The murals represent historic events in and daily life. They comprise approximately 20,000 azulejo tiles.

  • Prince Henry the Navigator
  • King John and Queen Philippa

  • Transport of that time

Egaz Moniz offering his life, his wife and his sons during the siege of Guimaraes

  • Daily Life
  • Harvest Time

Posted as part of Becky’s PastSquares for October – Blue Squares

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    • Yes they are wonderful, I could have stayed there for longer but hubby was getting restless! We hope to visit again one day as well.
      Thanks for stopping by 🙂

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  6. The Sao Bento Station murals are magnificent. In my opinion they are the best in Portugal. There are at least two churches in Porto, which have facades covered in beautiful blue tiles – Igreja do Carmo (Carmo church) and Capela das Almas (Chapel of Souls).
    The last time I was in Porto was in 2017, I don’t get many chances to go there, as when I go to Portugal I mainly stay in Lisbon to visit family, but it’s a beautiful city.

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      • I have a few posts about Lisbon and the Azores islands in my blog. My husband was actually born in Sao Miguel and his younger brother still lives there. I love the islands, so lush and beautiful. Enjoy your planned trips Alison.

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  8. One of my favourite places! Both visits to Porto I have arrived by train in this very station – such a sight to welcome visitors by. Wonderful to return with you today

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