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House of the Prince (Casa do Infante)

63 Rua do Infante D Henrique, Porto 4050-297, Portugal
351 222 060 400
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Ranked #24 of 34 attractions in Porto
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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“The real attraction here is the house itself.”
- Apr 10, 2012
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NJ
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214 reviews 214 reviews
147 helpful votes 147 helpful votes
“The real attraction here is the house itself.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This centuries-old mansion near the riverfront gives you some idea of the Portuguese first family's fabulous lifestyle. The connection with Prince Henry gives the place a rather mystical aura. While not a "first-line" tourist destination in Porto, you will no doubt be nearby if you spend any time at all near the river, so stop in. More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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40 reviews 40 reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Don't go there”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

I went there in the hope of learning more about Henry the Navigator, but I found it was more a museum about general history. Therefore, I was a bit disappointed, and the exhibition is not that big and don't contain any special artefacts or items that makes this museum really special. More

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Porto, Portugal
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Amazing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2002
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I live here since i was borned and i knew this house of the Prince how it was before they closed it for remoddeling. Then i went a few months ago to see the result and let me say that is a fine work. The architect, Tassos de Souza, made an wonderful work because in my opinion you can see... More

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Barcelos, Portugal
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17 reviews 17 reviews
“Edifício histórico excelentemente conservado”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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Hong Kong, China
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124 reviews 124 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“あのエンリケ航海王子の家”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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