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Clérigos Tower
Standing tall at 76 meters, this 18
th
century tower was Portugal's highest when completed in
1763. Designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, Clérigos Tower has six floors and a 225-step
stairway leading up to the balconies. The top offers a spectacular view of Porto and some
amazing photo opportunities.
Because of the baroque bell tower's prominence along Porto's skyline, sailors often used it as
a guide when entering Cais da Ribeira. Next door, you can find a fine example of baroque and
rococo architectural styles at the oval-shaped Igreja dos Clérigos. The church features a pipe
organ from 1774 and elaborate engravings.
