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Sights
Lello Bookstore was considered the third most beautiful library in the world by Lonely Planet. It's said that J.K. Rowling’s inspiration to write Harry Potter has begun in here.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello Bookstore was considered the third most beautiful library in the world by Lonely Planet. It's said that J.K. Rowling’s inspiration to write Harry Potter has begun in here.
Admire the 20,000 "azulejos", beautiful Portuguese blue tiles which depict historical life scenes. This train station will connect you to the Douro Valley or to any other picturesque villages in the region.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettAdmire the 20,000 "azulejos", beautiful Portuguese blue tiles which depict historical life scenes. This train station will connect you to the Douro Valley or to any other picturesque villages in the region.
The most important artery of Porto. "Aliados" is surrounded by historic buildings, it's a great place for a walk and to feel the city.
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Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe most important artery of Porto. "Aliados" is surrounded by historic buildings, it's a great place for a walk and to feel the city.
S. Francisco church stands out for its completely gold-plated naves. It was used more than 300 kg of gold leaf/dust to cover the whole church.
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Igreja Monumento de São Francisco
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueS. Francisco church stands out for its completely gold-plated naves. It was used more than 300 kg of gold leaf/dust to cover the whole church.
This museum takes the most important exhibitions in town. Even tho you are't a huge art lover you will love the architecture and the gardens.
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Parque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroThis museum takes the most important exhibitions in town. Even tho you are't a huge art lover you will love the architecture and the gardens.
These are the most beautiful gardens in Porto, here you have incredible views of the Douro river, city and sea.
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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThese are the most beautiful gardens in Porto, here you have incredible views of the Douro river, city and sea.
Carmo church stands out by its facade full of blue tiles. Also if you take a closer look there's actually another church just next to it (Carmelitas) they're separated by the narrowest house in Porto.
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Igreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoCarmo church stands out by its facade full of blue tiles. Also if you take a closer look there's actually another church just next to it (Carmelitas) they're separated by the narrowest house in Porto.
Here was where the city was born. As you walk through Largo da Sé (the square just in front of the cathedral), you’ll find some of the best views of the city and Douro.
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéHere was where the city was born. As you walk through Largo da Sé (the square just in front of the cathedral), you’ll find some of the best views of the city and Douro.
The Tower, Museum and Church Clérigos are a must-see in the city. After climbing 225 steps to reach the top of the tower, you will be astonished by the view of the city (a 360° perspective).
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Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe Tower, Museum and Church Clérigos are a must-see in the city. After climbing 225 steps to reach the top of the tower, you will be astonished by the view of the city (a 360° perspective).
City icon, we always recommend crossing it by foot (you can do it by the upper level or down), so you can enjoy the view. In the summer time you will see local children jumping from the lower part of the bridge to the river.
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Ponte Luís I
Ponte Luís ICity icon, we always recommend crossing it by foot (you can do it by the upper level or down), so you can enjoy the view. In the summer time you will see local children jumping from the lower part of the bridge to the river.
Culture
Hard Club offers all sort of events, concerts, cinema, fine arts, street art, literature and others. There's also a restaurant, bar and terrace with great views of the city.
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Hard Club
Hard Club offers all sort of events, concerts, cinema, fine arts, street art, literature and others. There's also a restaurant, bar and terrace with great views of the city.
A meeting point of cultural activities, equipped with an art gallery, lounge bar, an inviting interior yard, terrace and a concert hall.
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Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelA meeting point of cultural activities, equipped with an art gallery, lounge bar, an inviting interior yard, terrace and a concert hall.
In case you have time and budget, a concert in "Casa da Musica" is a must do. On their website you can find an option of "concert+diner" - a great combo.
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Casa da Música
604-610 Av. da BoavistaIn case you have time and budget, a concert in "Casa da Musica" is a must do. On their website you can find an option of "concert+diner" - a great combo.
This street is fully filled with galleries and street art. Visit Centro Comercial Bombarda, an unconventional space for shopping with art galleries, vintage clothes stores, designer shops, restaurants, and an outdoor patio.
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Miguel Bombarda station
This street is fully filled with galleries and street art. Visit Centro Comercial Bombarda, an unconventional space for shopping with art galleries, vintage clothes stores, designer shops, restaurants, and an outdoor patio.
Bairros
Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most visited places in the city. Here you can find several restaurants, bars, and shops. You can also take a "Rabelo" for a boat tour.
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Ribeira
Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most visited places in the city. Here you can find several restaurants, bars, and shops. You can also take a "Rabelo" for a boat tour.
Miragaia was built outside the city walls, charming neighborhood, this was where the Jews and Armenians from Porto used to live. The colorful houses here were constructed below the river level.
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Miragaia
Miragaia was built outside the city walls, charming neighborhood, this was where the Jews and Armenians from Porto used to live. The colorful houses here were constructed below the river level.
The best place to take long contemplative walks, Foz is the "richest" part of the city. Here you will see many differences in the architecture, people, and its ways. You can reach Foz by bus (500) or tram (1).
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Foz do Douro
The best place to take long contemplative walks, Foz is the "richest" part of the city. Here you will see many differences in the architecture, people, and its ways. You can reach Foz by bus (500) or tram (1).
Bairro da Sé is one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Porto soul. Is a place to discover, so follow the narrow, charming streets and you won't be disappointed.
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Sé
Bairro da Sé is one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of Porto soul. Is a place to discover, so follow the narrow, charming streets and you won't be disappointed.
Vila Nova de Gaia is the city just across the river from Porto. It's the house of the most important wine cellars brands.
We recommend a visit to at least one of them for a tour and wine tasting.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia is the city just across the river from Porto. It's the house of the most important wine cellars brands.
We recommend a visit to at least one of them for a tour and wine tasting.
Charming street, full of restaurants, cafes, and stores.
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Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresCharming street, full of restaurants, cafes, and stores.
Shop
Open since 1917 this traditional grocery store, has a large variety of quality products, from cheese, prosciutto, chorizo, dried fruits, good wine and dried cod fish.
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A Perola do Bolhao
279 R. FormosaOpen since 1917 this traditional grocery store, has a large variety of quality products, from cheese, prosciutto, chorizo, dried fruits, good wine and dried cod fish.
Completely renovated, here you can find some high brands of clothes, a Costa Caffe and at the top BASE bar.
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Praca de Lisboa
Completely renovated, here you can find some high brands of clothes, a Costa Caffe and at the top BASE bar.
You can't visit Porto without visiting Bolhão. This market is where farmers and people from here come to sell their fruit and vegetables. Unfortunately, it's closed for renovations. But you can visit the temporary one at La Vie.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaYou can't visit Porto without visiting Bolhão. This market is where farmers and people from here come to sell their fruit and vegetables. Unfortunately, it's closed for renovations. But you can visit the temporary one at La Vie.
Minipreço
504 R. do Marquês de Sá da BandeiraThe closest supermarket to the apartment.
Eat
Great vegetarian restaurant. Every day they serve a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraGreat vegetarian restaurant. Every day they serve a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Our choice for a late breakfast or brunch.
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Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar
86 Praça de Carlos AlbertoOur choice for a late breakfast or brunch.
Kind Kitchen
80 R. do BonjardimAlso a good vegetarian restaurant.
If you're looking for healthy options, this is the place to go.
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NOLA KITCHEN
25 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreIf you're looking for healthy options, this is the place to go.
I can say with almost sure, that this is the place to taste the famous "Francesinha".
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Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoI can say with almost sure, that this is the place to taste the famous "Francesinha".
Traditional restaurant with the most typical dishes from Porto.
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Adega Vila Meã
62 Rua dos CaldeireirosTraditional restaurant with the most typical dishes from Porto.
The place to taste codfish. There's also a variety of traditional food.
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Taberna d'Avó
48 R. de São Bento da VitóriaThe place to taste codfish. There's also a variety of traditional food.
If you're a cat person, this is the best place to go for a coffee/breakfast!
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O Porto dos gatos
93 Av. de Rodrigues de FreitasIf you're a cat person, this is the best place to go for a coffee/breakfast!
Famous for its roasted pork sandwiches. You can't miss it.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosFamous for its roasted pork sandwiches. You can't miss it.
Looking for a snack? "Cachorrinhos da Gazela" (hot dogs) are mandatory.
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Gazela Cachorrinhos da Batalha
4 Rua de EntreparedesLooking for a snack? "Cachorrinhos da Gazela" (hot dogs) are mandatory.
Drink
Very simple place, but the best, to taste a Super Bock with great views.
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Guindalense Football Club
43 Escada dos GuindaisVery simple place, but the best, to taste a Super Bock with great views.
As they say in their menu, "we sell almost everything". Sometimes there's live music outside.
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasAs they say in their menu, "we sell almost everything". Sometimes there's live music outside.
Here is where night live happens. Each door is a bar or a club!
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Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisHere is where night live happens. Each door is a bar or a club!
The best place to sip a drink in the end of the afternoon.
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Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoThe best place to sip a drink in the end of the afternoon.