
Attractions in Portugal
Sao Bento train station Elaborate tile work in this train station tells the story of Portugal The transport hub in the heart of Porto offers travelers much more than just round-trip transport. The French Beaux Arts structure is home to 20,000 magnificent ceramic tiles glazed with azulejo tin, depicting Portugal's past - its royal rule, wars, and transportation history. Built in 1900, the beautiful station was named after a Benedictine monastery that took its place in the 16th century. In 1783 the church was destroyed by fire, but in the 19th century it was completely demolished to make way for the growing railroad system. The intricate tile work began five years after the station was built. The blue and white tiles were placed over a period of 11 years between…