Casa do Infante / old Royal Custom House
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Building in which, according to tradition, Prince Henry, the Navigator, was born. Built in 1325 by D. Afonso IV, it was used as Royal House, Mint and Royal Customs House, operating until 1859.
Today is the headquarters of Porto Historical Archives, which gather important historical documents such as the Charter Act of the City.
Excavations carried out in the building discovered traces of Roman occupation, which can be seen in the museum created there.
Included in the Urban Wine Route.
Accessible to people with the following impairments: Physical
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PriceDetails4€
50%: >65 years old, Visitors with proven unemployment situation, >10 Group Ticket, Partner Entities.
8€: Museu da Cidade Ticket, admission valid for 7 consecutive days / per visitor.
Free: Sunday, Cartão Porto. — visitors with tax domicile in the city of Porto, <18 years old, Students upon presentation of valid student ID, Teachers, journalists or tour operators, Staff of other museums upon presentation of valid museum staff ID, ICOM, APOM members upon valid membership ID, Employees of the Municipality of Porto and its municipal companies identified, Accompanying visitors with disabilities, Special comemorative days, During exhibitions setups or conditioned access.
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2021-05-25