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Museum of Transport and Communication

Museum of Transport and Communication
About

The Museum of Transport and Communication in Porto explores how movement, technology and communication have shaped the city’s development over time. Located in the historic Alfândega building on the Douro River, the museum combines industrial heritage with engaging exhibitions that trace the evolution of transport in Portugal. Visitors encounter vintage vehicles, maritime artifacts, postal equipment and interactive displays that reveal how goods, people and information once travelled through Porto. The museum also highlights the transformation of the former customs house, showing its role in trade and navigation. Blending history, innovation and architecture, it offers an insightful look at the systems that connected Porto to the world and continues to be a dynamic cultural space for temporary exhibitions and events.

Porto Portugal
Location

The Museum of Transport and Communication (Museu dos Transportes e Comunicações) in Porto is located at Rua Nova da Alfândega 59, housed in the historic Alfândega Nova building from 1860, right on the north bank of the Douro River in the UNESCO-listed historic centre. This prime spot places it steps from the lively Ribeira waterfront promenade, with easy walking access to landmarks like Palácio da Bolsa (0.5 km away), Igreja de São Francisco, and Casa do Infante. Nearby, visitors find Soares dos Reis National Museum and Churchill's Wine Cellar within 500 metres, plus tram stops and the São Bento area for seamless exploration of Porto's old town by foot, metro, or river cruise.

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