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Ribeira Square, set on the banks of the River Douro, the Ribeira is Porto’s oldest quarter. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the district’s maze of alleyways and pastel-colored houses rises up on a hill above the bay, lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés, a popular leisure hub and nightlife destination.
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Ribeira
Ribeira Square, set on the banks of the River Douro, the Ribeira is Porto’s oldest quarter. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the district’s maze of alleyways and pastel-colored houses rises up on a hill above the bay, lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés, a popular leisure hub and nightlife destination.
Jardim das Virtudes is one of the city’s secret places and one of the best places in town to enjoy a sunny day with an astonishing view of the Douro River!
Locals gather here to relax, have some drinks and talk.
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Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesJardim das Virtudes is one of the city’s secret places and one of the best places in town to enjoy a sunny day with an astonishing view of the Douro River!
Locals gather here to relax, have some drinks and talk.
Passeio turístico
Clérigos Tower, probably the most iconic build of the city. The visitors have to climb 255 steps to reach the top but the view is rewarding
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Clérigos
Clérigos Tower, probably the most iconic build of the city. The visitors have to climb 255 steps to reach the top but the view is rewarding
Sta Catarina, street where most main fashion and accessories shops are.
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaSta Catarina, street where most main fashion and accessories shops are.
Lello Bookshop Library, classified the third most huge and beautiful bookshop in the world by The Guardian( British newspaper)
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello Bookshop Library, classified the third most huge and beautiful bookshop in the world by The Guardian( British newspaper)
Câmara Municipal do Porto
5 R. Clube dos FenianosS.Bento Station, With 20,000 azulejo tiles with some depicting famous historic figures and others featuring famous historic events.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettS.Bento Station, With 20,000 azulejo tiles with some depicting famous historic figures and others featuring famous historic events.
Bolhão, the most popular market in the city center
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaBolhão, the most popular market in the city center
Porto Cathedral, is the most important religious bulding in the city, and offers impressive views over the city, the Douro River
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéPorto Cathedral, is the most important religious bulding in the city, and offers impressive views over the city, the Douro River
Casa da Música
604-610 Av. da BoavistaExclusively dedicated to music
Ponte Luís I
Ponte Luís ICruises
The touristic boat trips leave from Cais da Ribeira
Follow the six bridges aboard a Rabelo Boat (typical vessel wich, a long time ago, was used to carry Port wine barrels from Douro to Gaia)
You can buy it by the riverside and the price depends on the package you choose
- 6 bridges cruise - one hour
-One day boat/train trip to Regua Barca d'Alva, Pinhão
They are package which include cruise, visit to the caves and bus city sightseeing with stops to your choice
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Rio Douro
Cruises
The touristic boat trips leave from Cais da Ribeira
Follow the six bridges aboard a Rabelo Boat (typical vessel wich, a long time ago, was used to carry Port wine barrels from Douro to Gaia)
You can buy it by the riverside and the price depends on the package you choose
- 6 bridges cruise - one hour
-One day boat/train trip to Regua Barca d'Alva, Pinhão
They are package which include cruise, visit to the caves and bus city sightseeing with stops to your choice
Port Wine Cellares
Taste the best Port Wines:
On the bank of the river you can visit
- Sandeman
- Ramos Pinto
- Ferreira
Up to a higher spot you will find
- Graham´s and Taylors with a stunning view
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Armazém de Vinho do Porto Graham
141 Rua do AgroPort Wine Cellares
Taste the best Port Wines:
On the bank of the river you can visit
- Sandeman
- Ramos Pinto
- Ferreira
Up to a higher spot you will find
- Graham´s and Taylors with a stunning view
Jardim Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio AlegreCity beach
The Funicular dos Guindais in Porto runs down to the Ponte Dom Luís I and the River Douro in Ribeira from Batalha above.
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Funicular dos Guindais
314 R. da Ribeira NegraThe Funicular dos Guindais in Porto runs down to the Ponte Dom Luís I and the River Douro in Ribeira from Batalha above.
Serralves (Museu)
Romantic and peaceful gardens in Porto
Informações sobre a cidade
The closest are “Foz” and “Matosinhos”, with a lot of people and also with fish restaurantes. Takes about 20 minutes by metro.
My favorite is Miramar in the south,not far from Porto calmer and less urban, in this case you can take the train at São Bento station.
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Matosinhos
The closest are “Foz” and “Matosinhos”, with a lot of people and also with fish restaurantes. Takes about 20 minutes by metro.
My favorite is Miramar in the south,not far from Porto calmer and less urban, in this case you can take the train at São Bento station.
Aveiro
Rio Douro