Porto
« Portuguese is cheerful and sweet, like a language of birds » - Paulo Ronai
As the second largest city of Portugal and one of the oldest cities of the country there is no doubt Porto is rich in both culture and history. The city’s history speaks for itself with the preservation of Baroque, Neoclassical and Belle Epoque architecture. With its historical monuments, artistic heritage, Port Wine and cultural life, Porto has many things to offer to its visitors.
Activities
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Bom Sucesso Market, Porto
Bright indoor market offering fresh produce, clothing & local food stalls & cultural performances.
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Botanical Garden of Porto, Porto
The Porto Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in the gardens of the Campo Alegre Estate or Andresen House, in Porto, Portugal.
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Casa de Serralves, Porto
Casa de Serralves is a pink mansion and a museum located inside the park of Serralves. Owned by the Serralves Foundation, the house was built by the second Count of Vizela, Carlos Alberto Cabral and designed by the architect José Marques da Silva.
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Chapel of Souls, Porto
Chapel famous for its exterior of blue & white tiles painted with scenes from the lives of saints.
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Church of Clerics, Porto
The Clérigos Church is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
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Church of Saint Ildefonso, Porto
The Church of Saint Ildefonso dates back to the 18th-century and is located in Porto, near Batalha Square. Completed in 1739, the church was built in a proto-Baroque style and features a retable by the Italian artist Niccolò Nasoni and a façade of 1932 azulejo tilework.
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Crystal Palace Gardens, Porto
These landscaped gardens, designed in the 19th century, offer fountains, paths & a fantastic view on Douro River.
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Ferreira Borges Market, Porto
Iconic market building built in the 1880s of iron & glass, now hosting a nightclub & restaurant.
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Historic Centre of Porto, Porto
The city of Porto, built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river, is an outstanding urban landscape with a 2,000-year history.
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House-Museum Guerra Junqueiro, Porto
The Junqueiro Guerra House-Museum is a former residence located in the civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau and Vitória, in the Portuguese city of Porto and has been classified as a property of public interest.
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Lapa Church, Porto
Catholic church housing the heart of King Pedro IV & the remains of famous artists in its graveyard.
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Lello Bookstore, Porto
The Livraria Lello, also known as Livraria Lello & Irmão and Livraria Chardron, is a bookstore located in civil parish of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória, in the northern part of Porto.
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Luís I Bridge, Porto
The Dom Luís I Bridge, or Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres span was the longest of its type in the world.
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Misericordia Church and Museum, Porto
Renaissance-style Catholic church first built in the 1500s, now with an 18th-century baroque facade.
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Serralves Museum, Porto
Serralves Museum opened in 1999 in order to endow Oporto with a space dedicated to contemporary art.
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Stock Exchange Palace, Porto
The Stock Exchange Palace is a historical building in Porto, Portugal. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association in Neoclassical style. It is located in the Infante D. Henrique Square in the historical centre of Porto and was designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
