Museum
Portuguese Centre of Photography
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Jane
October 18, 2019
The Portuguese Centre of Photography (www.cpf.pt; free) is housed in the city’s imposing former prison. The centre displays temporary exhibitions in the huge, former cells on the ground-floor, as well as hosting a permanent exhibition of quirky photographic memorabilia. Climb the stairs to the top-floor single cells (once reserved for VIP prisoners) and you will be rewarded with another amazing view of the city.
The Portuguese Centre of Photography (www.cpf.pt; free) is housed in the city’s imposing former prison. The centre displays temporary exhibitions in the huge, former cells on the ground-floor, as well as hosting a permanent exhibition of quirky photographic memorabilia. Climb the stairs to the top-…
Filipe
October 9, 2016
National Museum of Photography. Free entrance. Closes on mondays.
Pedro
December 2, 2015
The powers assigned to it aim at the promotion and enhancement of photographic heritage, including the archive treatment and the management of the National Collection of Photography.
Joana
July 19, 2014
Old prison of Porto known now as the Portuguese Center of Photography. (free visit and open on Sundays).
Catherine
July 17, 2012
Institute for Photography - Amazing building .- old prison! Exhibitions are great and free!
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Largo Amor de Perdição
Porto, Porto