São Bento, Porto

Even if you’re not taking a trip, it’s worth ducking into this train station to get a history lesson. Here, 20,000 azulejos depict battle scenes, transportation history and other key moments in Porto’s development.

Famed azulejo painter Jorge Colaço designed these over 11 years in the early 20th century.

The structure dates from 1903 and has a mansard roof and stone façade. It was built on the site of a 16th-century monastery.

The station is in Almeida Garret Square, right in the city center.

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