Chapel of Souls

As you reach the top of the shopping Street, you will find this amazing chapel. Unfortunately, it was not open to see the interior at the time of our visit, but the exterior was well with the trek up the hill. Blue tiles on two sides of the building are beautiful examples of the practice. The tiles to pick scenes from the lives of the Saints and our beautiful. Though there are many tourists posting in front of the building and pictures are a must, take some time to look in detail up close at the artistry of the tile making process. It is truly an astonishing work of art.

The Chapel of Souls is truly one of Porto’s most beautiful landmarks. The blue and white tilework (azulejos) covering the exterior is breathtaking and tells meaningful stories from the lives of saints. It’s impossible to walk by without stopping to admire the incredible detail and artistry. Inside, the chapel has a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere that contrasts perfectly with the lively streets around it. It’s easy to find, right near Bolhão Market, and makes a wonderful stop for photos or a quiet moment of reflection. Definitely a must-see when visiting Porto a perfect example of Portugal’s rich culture and devotion beautifully expressed through art.

Very unique chapel for its exterior tiles cover. Located in downtown, on shopping street Santa Catarina. It cannot be missed as it attracts many people and it is surrounded by many other historical attractions around. It is just hindered meters from Mercado do Bolhao

Very neat little church! The tile work on the outside is amazing and so is the inside! In a very busy tourist area so it’s easy to stop in and check out! Would reccomend if you are walking by or are just interested in churches. For me, it was worth the walk and we were able to check out the market right around the corner after. Great area for this beautiful church to be admired by many!

Have you ever been to organ place in the church? Well, in this church you will be there and at much more uncommon places as organ, balconies and very top of the church. And the story of the hidden house is very impressive per se. Very friendly people working there made us feel as very warmly welcomed guests ❤️ And of course dont forget to enjoy beautiful tiles outside - they are hard to oversee when you finish the tour. We enjoyed a lot and very recommend a visit there.

A stunning chapel covered with iconic blue and white tiles (azulejos) depicting biblical scenes. Located right in the center of Porto, it’s impossible to miss. The inside is just as peaceful and beautiful as the outside, making it a perfect spot for a short break and to admire the art. There’s usually no crowd or long waiting time, so it’s definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended

I visited Porto with its stunning views. Ventured past the chapel of souks accidentally, stunning to look at great surrounding areas with pubs and lively square near by and a lovely fountain outside the chapel. Unfortunately I didn’t get to go inside.

Beautiful chapel with stunning azulejos covering all over the walls. I couldn’t even believe that the entrance was totally free. The only thing I didn’t like that people treat this place as a photo shoot place, yet it is still a religious place, I hope those people will know how to treat it right, not like a photo shot center.

This is one of the most unique churches I've ever seen. It's located in the center of town near a lot of restaurants and shops. The ceramic tiles on the outside make it very beautiful. There's lots of people walking by and taking pictures at different parts of the church to get it in the background. When you walked inside, there's a lot of peopleso I didn't spend too much time in there.

The famous Capela Das Almas is also Called The chapel of souls. It's located in the middle of the main shopping street of Porto, Rua de Santa Catarina. Portugal is known for it's beautiful tile work called azulejo, and the church is famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of various saints. There are almost 16, 000 individual tiles and it's absolutely beautiful. Definitely worth a peek inside.

No lines, no wait, and no tickets required. The hardest part of checking out the Chapel of Souls is getting up the hill(s) to see it. Try to come on a clear day as the best part is the outside of this tile lined church. You can quickly take a self-guided tour of the interior as well (again, no ticket required). Unique enough that I'd say its worth at least a fly-by!

I did not know what I had stumbled onto here as I walked through the streets on Porto, but I sure figured it out later. This is the famous Capela Das Almas (Chapel of Souls) and the blue-tiles are something that is unique to Portugal. They're called "azulejo" and they were originally an inexpensive way of decorating buildings in the city. The blue tiles here tell the stories of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Well worth a stop to view, even if you don't go inside.