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Palácio da Bolsa

Porto, Portugal

About Palácio da Bolsa

Porto's 19th-century stock exchange palace — the centerpiece is the Arab Room, a Moorish Revival reception hall gilded with 18kg of gold leaf, considered the finest interior in Portugal. Guided tours run every 30 minutes; the Arab Room is genuinely one of the most extraordinary rooms in Europe.

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📍Rua de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 Porto

📞+351 22 339 9000

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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