São Bento Train Station, Historic hub with stunning azulejo murals
Almeida Garrett Square, 4000-069 Porto
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Introduction
São Bento Station is located on the Almeida Garrett Square in the center of Porto, Portugal. It was built in 1916 and is famous for its over 20,000 tiles depicting Portuguese history.
The station is named after the Benedictine monastery that was located here in the 16th century, which was abandoned in the late 19th century. In 1900, King Carlos I laid the foundation for the construction of the station. Local architect José Marques da Silva designed the station, but was also influenced by the French Academy of Fine Arts. Address Almeida Garrett Square, 4000-069 Porto
It feels like a very ancient station
