Overview
The Centro Português de Fotografia occupies the former Porto prison, a forbidding 18th-century building now hosting photography exhibitions and a permanent collection of historic cameras.
Highlights
- Camera collection: Hundreds of historic cameras from the 19th century to digital era.
- Prison cells: Exhibition spaces in former cells add atmospheric weight.
- Rotating exhibitions: Portuguese and international photography shows.
History
The building served as a prison from 1767 to 1974. It was converted to the photography centre in 1997.
Visitor Tips
- Free entry: Always free.
- Architecture: The prison architecture is worth seeing regardless of exhibitions.
- Duration: 30–45 minutes.