Casa do Infante in Porto
First established in 1325, the Casa do Infante (Prince’s House) was given this name after Prince Henry the Navigator, leader of great expeditions of discovery in West Africa, was born here in 1394.
The Casa do Infante (Prince’s House) was the official residence of the royal family but has since been turned into a small museum. On display, you'll find remains pulled from archeological excavations and mosaic floors that once made up the structure of the building.
The historical house is situated very close to the riverbed, in Ribeira.
Could be better
The interior of the Casa do Infante is a little bare, but since it's one of Porto’s most important historical buildings, you might find it interesting.
Another downside is that the explications throughout the museum are all in Portuguese, although you can ask for a pamphlet with information in English.
Schedule
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am to 5:30 pm
Mondays and public holidays: closed
Price
Adults: € 2.20 (US$ 2.30) (including the temporary exhibitions)
Porto Card: free entrance
Saturdays and Sundays: free entrance
Transport
Bus: lines 1, 57, 91, 23 and 49.
Nearby places
Igreja de São Francisco (105 m) Palácio da Bolsa in Porto (124 m) Ribeira (263 m) Igreja dos Grilos (268 m) Cálem Cellars (342 m)
