Alfândega is one if not the most important congress centres in Porto. Located in the historical city center and recovered by one of the two most awarded Portuguese Architects: Eduardo Souto Moura, natural of Porto and who received the Pulitzer award in 2011. There is always something going on, from events such as Portugal fashion week to special exhibitions like Living Van Gogh and Porto Legends the underground experience. It has been awarded as the Best Meetings & Conference Centre Europe by Business Destinations Travel Award in 2014, 2015 and 2017.