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.

Although Capela das Almas is a relatively new church, it boasts one of the most beautiful façades of any church in Portugal. The blue azulejos add a truly authentic Portuguese charm to the building, making it a wonderful sight to behold. It’s definitely worth a visit!

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!

Tucked into the bustling heart of Porto, the Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas) is one of the city’s most breathtaking landmarks — and without doubt, one of its most Instagrammable spots. Covered from top to bottom in brilliant blue-and-white azulejos, the chapel tells stories of saints and faith through 18th-century tiles that shimmer under Portugal’s Atlantic light. Each panel feels like a painting come to life — a visual hymn that draws both photographers and pilgrims alike. For travelers, it’s a dream backdrop — every angle a composition of history, color, and artistry. For believers, it’s a place of quiet devotion and reflection, still used regularly by those practicing Christianity who stop by to light candles and pray amid the flow of city life.

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.

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.

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

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

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.