The Church and Tower are part of an 18th century construction commissioned by the Brotherhood of Clerics. Nicolau Nasoni, the project designer, was able to create a landmark building which, was classified as a National Monument in June 1910.

In the year 1753, at the request of the Brotherhood of the Clérigos, the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni presented the design for a bell tower, and in 1754, construction began on what would become the most beautiful and towering tower, dominating the entire urban landscape of Porto. In July 1763, with the placement of the iron cross at the top and the image of Saint Paul in the niche above the door, its construction was considered complete.

The baroque characteristics that define it are the ultimate expression of the spectacular nature of baroque art, where the typical motifs of this style give the tower movement and beauty. From a 360° perspective, visitors enjoy a unique moment, whether by day or by night, when during special occasions, the tower remains open until 11:00 PM

From the top, a stunning view awaits, overlooking two cities embraced by the Douro River, Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. An emblem of the city of Porto, this monument is the first documented architectural project of the Italian artist Nicolau Nasoni, but above all, it is the one that has gained the most recognition. Over 1,500,000 people visit it each year, making this monument one of the most visited in Portugal.