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Palacio da Bolsa

Porto, Portugal
Ranked #8 of 34 attractions in Porto
4.5 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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London, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Aside from the rude staff who are military in style and manner, the Palace is very small and only takes about 5 minutes to look around. There is only one room worth looking at really-the arab room-which is ornate and pretty, but of course you are unable to take any pictures of it. The rest of the place is decked... More

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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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This building is amazing and I wont spoil the tour but the last room literally takes your breath away. More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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185 reviews 185 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
96 helpful votes 96 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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The whole palace is wonderful, but only the Arab room already worth the ticket price. There are guided tours, with great regularity and in several languages. Worth it. More

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Woerden, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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Beautifully restored interior and good guides to tell about the past of this building and its importance. More

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Barcelos, Portugal
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Visit the building (guided) and dinner at the restaurant. More

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Dania Beach, FL
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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Palacio da Bolsa, or stock market, is worth visiting. It used to be Porto’s stock market until the instauration of the euro in the 1990s and 2000s. It is only possible to see inside with a guided tour. The best part of the building is the Salao Arabe (Arabian Hall). When you enter you think that you just walked into... More

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portugal
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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a magnificent building with guided tours. Do not miss the "Salão Arabe" More

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Porto, Portugal
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Palácio da Bolsa is a nice building and you can visit inside the "Salão Arabe". If you came to Porto do not miss to go there. More

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Portugal
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
2
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The palace of the Exchange is considered one of the most beautiful buildings that the Port has and still one of the richest of Portugal, one of the halls of city tour where we have rolled out the most remarkable social, political and cultural related to city life. Its construction was the result of a major investment and commitment on... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
1
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Palácio da Bolsa is really an amazing place - it is so beautiful - especially the Arab room. If you are going to Porto, you should go here and take the tour, it does not take more than an hour, it's really nice. Afterwards, go up the street to the Port WIne Institute and taste a couple of glasses -... More

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