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Clérigos Tower
UNESCO World Heritage Site
	Clérigos Tower (Porto, Portugal)
Criteria	Cultural: iv
Inscription	1996 (20th Session)
Coordinates	No

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The Clérigos Tower is part of the Clérigos Church complex and is located in the historic center of Porto, Portugal. Constructed of granite, the tower rises over 75 meters and can be ascended via an internal staircase of more than 240 steps. In 2013, Portugal issued a commemorative 2€ coin featuring the tower. The tower and its church are open to the public, with visits available even at night.

History

The church and the tower were both designed by Nicolau Nasoni, a leading figure of the Baroque style in Portugal. Construction began in 1754 and was completed in 1763, commissioned by the Brotherhood of the Poor Clerics. The complex originally planned to include two towers, but only one was built. For many years, the Clérigos Tower was the tallest building in Portugal. It has been a National Monument since 1910 and is one of Porto's most iconic landmarks.

Style and location

While the church's facade is richly decorated, the true highlight is its 76-meter-high tower, which offers panoramic views of Porto and its surroundings. Its location on one of the highest points in the city makes it visible from many parts of Porto and served as a navigational reference for ships on the Douro River for many years.

The site where the Clérigos Tower stands is known as the "Hill of the Hanged" because it was once a burial ground for executed criminals.

Unlike the church, the exterior of the tower features a less ornate style, though it remains consistent with Nasoni's overall design.

Near the tower is the Jardim de João Chagas.