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   What to see in Porto?

   • There’s lots of opportunities to see art throughout Porto, including collections of ceramics, sculptures, textiles, and modern art. Aside from seeing collections in formal settings, you’re likely to spot some beautiful street arts and murals around Porto, too!

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   What is Porto famous for?

   • Stretching along the sinewy curves of the Douro River, Porto is a city of hilly cobblestone lanes, avant-garde museums and grand architectural monuments that date back to the Middle Ages. It’s also a top city for culinary adventures amid northern Portugal’s finest restaurants and wine bars.

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   Why should you visit Porto?

   • Porto’s other claim to fame is its port wine cellars. Port is a sweet red fortified wine that originates in Portugal, and in Porto, you can visit cellars to learn about its production and taste the wines. And of course, Porto is a historic, cobble-stoned city, which is reason enough to visit.

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   Where is Porto located?

   • On the north side of the river sits Porto. This is where you will find many of the churches, cathedrals, and museums, as well as the majority of the hotels and restaurants, and the train station. The historic center of Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia, sits south of the Douro River.

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   Is Porto a good place to visit in one day?

   • Move over Lisbon, you've had your time. It's Porto's moment to shine. Like the larger capital, Porto is coastal, has its fair share of hills and awe-inspiring architecture, and must-see attractions. The city's modest size makes it easy to navigate, which, in turn, means you can easily visit more than one of our top ten attractions in one day.

   The top 11 attractions in Porto - Time Out

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   What are Porto's best experiences?

   • Some of Porto’s best experiences simply have no analog in Portugal (or anywhere else for that matter) – whether walking Porto’s famed cast-iron bridge above the river as the sun sets beyond the seaside, or hunting down the latest street art carved into the walls in the lanes of Miragaia.

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   Mar 3, 2020 · Stretching along the sinewy curves of the Douro River, Porto is a city of hilly cobblestone lanes, avant-garde museums and grand architectural monuments that date back to the Middle Ages. It’s also a top city for culinary adventures amid northern Portugal’s finest restaurants and wine bars.

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   • History. Porto is known for being one of the oldest cities in Europe. Evidence of settlers in the city date back 2000 years, to the Bronze Age! According to records, Porto officially started out as a town founded in 417.
   • Architecture. Porto is known for its Baroque, neoclassical, and modernist architectural styles. You’ll notice the influence of these styles in the buildings and streets of the city.
   • Gorgeous Churches. Porto is known for its many unique churches, many of which are intricately decorated. Here are a couple that are must-sees while in Porto.
   • Art and Murals. There’s lots of opportunities to see art throughout Porto, including collections of ceramics, sculptures, textiles, and modern art. Aside from seeing collections in formal settings, you’re likely to spot some beautiful street arts and murals around Porto, too!

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   Sep 29, 2024 · Must-see sights in Porto include Cais da Ribeira (the promenade that runs along the Douro River in Porto), the wine houses in Gaia (port tasting is an essential experience to have in Porto), the Porto Cathedral, the Dom Luís I Bridge, and Livraria Lello.

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   Aug 15, 2023 · What is Porto Famous For? Its fortified Port wine, history, a rich gastronomy, art and music, the Camino de Santiago and three World Heritage Sites!

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   • Cheaper & Less Touristy Than Lisbon. I spent a month living in Porto and then I spent a month living in Lisbon and one thing that stuck out to me the most was that Porto was so much cheaper and way less touristy compared to Lisbon.
   • Amazing Views. Probably my favorite thing about Porto was the incredible views! I’ve genuinely never been anywhere that has so many incredible viewpoints (aka miradouros).
   • Eiffel Tower-Inspired Bridges. Did you know that some of the bridges in Porto have an Eiffel Tower connection? Yup, that’s right! Gustave Eiffel, the mastermind behind the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, also had a hand in designing some of Porto’s most famous bridges.
   • Historic Majestic Cafe. Another one of the best reasons to visit Porto is the stunning Art Nouveau-style Majestic Cafe which is actually over 100-years old!

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   Things to do in Porto. These are the most important landmarks to see. The charm of Porto goes beyond its historic center. In this section we focus on what you can see in the Ribeira, which is the historic center (UNESCO Heritage Site), the cellars on the other side of the river (in Gaia) and some interesting places a little further away, such ...

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    Mar 28, 2024 · Like the larger capital, Porto is coastal, has its fair share of hills and awe-inspiring architecture, and must-see attractions. The city's modest size makes it easy to navigate, which, in turn,...