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Alfandega Congress Center

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One of the Most Reviewed Event venues in Porto


Address

EDIFÍCIO DA ALFÂNDEGA, R. Nova da Alfândega, 4050-430 Porto, Portugal

Website

www.ccalfandegaporto.com

Contact

+351 22 340 3000

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (5.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm

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  • 4/5 Kakhaber S. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited Banksy exhibition in Alfandega and if you are in Porto before Sept 4th 2022, I strongly recommend to visit this place. Banksy exhibition was really nice, full of Banksy works, audio guide was very hepful also. However, entrance ticket is overpriced (15 Euros). If it cost 10 Euros, I would give 5-star to it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sander H. 7 months ago on Google • 991 reviews
    Beautiful restored venue! Spacious, good conference rooms, and the big exhibition hall is really cool.

  • 5/5 Alex G. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing spot for an event, right on the river in a historic venue
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Luca 9 months ago on Google • 370 reviews
    Nice historical building overlooking the river.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Saskia S. 1 year ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Really disappointing experience at the Terracotta Army exhibition. The tickets were 15€ per adult which I think is really high anyway, but the exhibition itself was a total shambles. I think it’s supposed to be a ‘plug and play’ showcase that is obviously touring in other countries. For such a historically significant and astounding discovery, the curation was miserable. The signage was all laid out incorrectly so it was unclear what the chronology of the story was, further it didn’t correlate to the audio guide and the audio and signage seemed to disagree on certain facts! Many of the boxes were cracked and it was just generally a huge disappointment. Something really heart breaking about seeing such incredible monuments totally mutilated into cash cows with little to no care or thought in the viewers experience. I have no problem paying a little more for a well curated and thoughtful exhibition but frankly we left feeling quite dejected. I have included some photos of the cool parts of the exhibition, because the artefacts themselves are fantastic. However do your own research before as this lacklustre exhibition will only leave you with more questions and a heavy heart! EDIT: just went home to find out more information on the Terracotta Army and realised the video they play in the exhibition (the only really clear information) is actually a National Geographic video that can be found on YouTube - from 12 years ago!!! Boo you guys suck
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 F l. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful old building that has many exhibitions. I saw the M. C. Escher exhibition. It was amazing with around 130 pieces of his work. There are toilets and a cafe there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nasir A. 1 year ago on Google • 304 reviews
    We went to see the Banksy exhibition. There was plenty in it, with a range of mixed media - video, prints, photographs etc. We all found it very interesting. Some aspects are a little dark for young children.

  • 5/5 Carlo P. 1 year ago on Google • 295 reviews
    Super good, i went there for the Banksy exhibition. Banksy is superlative but also the place gave him the best environment where you can admire his works.

  • 4/5 René Van W. 9 months ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Nice place to visit. Van Gogh exhibit was original but no real paintings was a disappointment

  • 5/5 Rui C. 4 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Great space for all kinds of events. It's location (by the river) and the building itself (an ex Portuguese costumes) deliver an unique feeling about Porto's history and traditions.

  • 5/5 Matilde Barral A. 9 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Great expositions. The customer service is nice and practical

  • 5/5 Christoph R. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Great exhibitions, both Leonardo da Vinci and Terracotta Warriors we like and can highly recommend.

  • 1/5 G F. 11 months ago on Google
    Terrible exhibit on the terracotta. I think they are replicate. Some event company is running the show and written in Traditional Chinese.

  • 5/5 Phil M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best food market I have ever visited , so clean, so big, so much choice and you can even wander around with a glass of Port in your hand

  • 2/5 Alex Z. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a prime space as it is near many tourist attractions and right on the Douro. The building has been renovated and it should be a great option to spend a couple of hours, but I was totally underwhelmed. We went to the Monet and Klimt exhibit, but it was just a projection show that is supposed to make you feel like you're in a painting by these painters. I was ready to leave a few mins into the show. There are two other similar "exhibits" which feel like a tourist trap. There isn't much educational value, imho. The upstairs exhibit on the Terracotta warriors felt way overpriced and we skipped it. Overall I was disappointed.

  • 5/5 Alan Z. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for the Egypt and the Porto Legends. This is a great facility for that type of experience. The Egypt was just OK. The legends of Porto was much better, and more informative.

  • 4/5 Tristan P. 1 year ago on Google
    Alarm was going off for Ages. Other then that a good exhibition for Banksy, building itself is massive, on the river.

  • 5/5 João P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely building. The old custom's building of Porto. Several exhibitions are available. Some free, some paying.

  • 3/5 Joao A. 6 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Parking next to site. Great view of Rio Douro. One cofee shop inside. Haven't seen any bath rooms. Weel chair accessible. Old building with history. The exposition was not that great.


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