Casa da Música
A polyhedral white concert hall designed by Rem Koolhaas, with wave-patterned glass walls and a tiled VIP room. Visitors can attend concerts or join guided tours.
Casa da Música opened in 2005 and was designed by Rem Koolhaas. Its exterior resembles a cut block of white concrete polyhedron, and it is considered one of the most important concert hall buildings of the 21st century. The main hall is lit from both ends by wave-patterned glass walls. The VIP room is decorated with Portuguese blue-and-white tiles, and the rooftop terrace houses a restaurant. It is the home of the Porto National Symphony Orchestra, and it hosts classical, jazz and pop performances with affordable tickets. Architectural guided tours in English or Portuguese run daily (about €12). Take Metro Lines A to E to Casa da Música station. The Boavista roundabout park is right next door.
Opening hours
Guided tours approx. daily at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm (check the website)
Nearby sights
- Crystal Palace Gardens
- Soares dos Reis National Museum
- Igreja do Carmo & Igreja dos Carmelitas
- Livraria Lello
- Clérigos Church & Tower
- Avenida dos Aliados
- Palácio da Bolsa
- Church of São Francisco