Old Library Fund

The Old Collection Library of the University of Porto, located in the Rectorate's historical building, has a document collection with restricted access that is available for consultation. The chronological range of the works is between the 16th and the 20th century. This collection is intimately connected to the University's history and its faculties, particularly the Faculty of Science (FCUP). It originated from the libraries of the schools prior to it, namely: Aula de Náutica (1762), Aula de Debuxo e Desenho (1779), Academia Real da Marinha e Comércio (1803), Academia Politécnica (1837) and finally, the University of Porto, from 1911.

The Library's heritage includes almost 2000 engravings for interpretation and works by former students that date back to the drawing lessons of the Academia Real da Marinha e do Comércio (Royal Academy of Navy and Commerce) and the Academia Politécnica (Polytechnic Academy). It also includes topographic maps, building plans and hydrographic maps of the 19th century. O acervo da Biblioteca possui ainda 2000 gravuras e trabalhos de antigos alunos que remontam às aulas de desenho da Academia Real da Marinha e do Comércio e à Academia Politécnica, assim como cartas topográficas, plantas e planos hidrográficos do século XIX.

Part of this collection is already catalogued and available for on-site consultation in the Documentation and Information Management service.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Contacts

Praça Gomes Teixeira
4099-002 Porto
PORTUGAL

220 408 216

documentacao.informacao@uporto.pt