Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoShank Pork Roast
The House of Palm Pasto is one of those places that suggest that we pause on the terrace facing the river and overlooking the Afurada , savoring delicious gourmet tapas , more traditional or author, accompanied by a good selected wine by the glass from an extensive list which highlights the Douro region .
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Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio AlegreThe House of Palm Pasto is one of those places that suggest that we pause on the terrace facing the river and overlooking the Afurada , savoring delicious gourmet tapas , more traditional or author, accompanied by a good selected wine by the glass from an extensive list which highlights the Douro region .
Cantina 32 is a restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere an original urban decor
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Cantina 32
32 R. das FloresCantina 32 is a restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere an original urban decor
Drinks & Nightlife
The Gin Club
70 R. de Cândido dos ReisSightseeing
Clérigos church tower was the tallest structure in Portugal when completed in 1763, and as the main feature of the city's skyline, ships used it as a guide when coming into Cais da Ribeira.
It's a remarkable baroque landmark designed by the Italian architect Nasoni, who also designed the adjoining church. It has become a popular tourist attraction for the aerial view of the city from the top (76 meters up -- after a steep flight of 240 steps). Inside the church, the highlight is a polychromatic Baroque-Rococo marble retable.
Opposite the tower is Cordoaria Gardens and an imposing Neoclassical and Pombaline building that is the city's former prison. The ground floor houses a photography museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The collection includes the works of a Scotsman named Frederick William Flower who spent much of his life in Porto in the 19th century, and who photos (many of them of Oporto) are Portugal's oldest.
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Clérigos Torony
Rua de São Filipe de NeryClérigos church tower was the tallest structure in Portugal when completed in 1763, and as the main feature of the city's skyline, ships used it as a guide when coming into Cais da Ribeira.
It's a remarkable baroque landmark designed by the Italian architect Nasoni, who also designed the adjoining church. It has become a popular tourist attraction for the aerial view of the city from the top (76 meters up -- after a steep flight of 240 steps). Inside the church, the highlight is a polychromatic Baroque-Rococo marble retable.
Opposite the tower is Cordoaria Gardens and an imposing Neoclassical and Pombaline building that is the city's former prison. The ground floor houses a photography museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. The collection includes the works of a Scotsman named Frederick William Flower who spent much of his life in Porto in the 19th century, and who photos (many of them of Oporto) are Portugal's oldest.
The alluring district of Ribeira is made up of medieval streets and seedy alleyways. It is a crumbling but fascinating place, ending at a riverfront square ("Praça da Ribeira").
Wth photogenic traditional boats floating at the quayside overlooked by colorful ancient houses, this is the most picturesque spot in the city and the place everyone loves -- UNESCO did too, and declared it a World Heritage Site.
Ribeira Have a refreshing drink and take in the unique atmosphere, and return at night when it is especially lively. There are dozens of cafés, bars, and restaurants sheltered under medieval arches, making it the most popular district in the city for eating and drinking.
The entire city seems to come by on feast days (especially on Saint John's Day every June and on New Year's Eve) to watch the major fireworks shows.
In the center of the square is a bronze cube surrounded by café tables, and just around the corner on Rua da Alfândega is "Casa do Infante" (or "House of the Prince"), where Prince Henry the Navigator was born in 1394.
Over the years the building also served as the city's customs house, and now contains the city archives, including the document of Prince Henry's baptism, and other articles and manuscripts related to the history of Oporto.
From Ribeira you can also see the series of Port Wine houses across the river, as well as the attractive Cais de Gaia riverfront.
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Ribeira Square
Praça RibeiraThe alluring district of Ribeira is made up of medieval streets and seedy alleyways. It is a crumbling but fascinating place, ending at a riverfront square ("Praça da Ribeira").
Wth photogenic traditional boats floating at the quayside overlooked by colorful ancient houses, this is the most picturesque spot in the city and the place everyone loves -- UNESCO did too, and declared it a World Heritage Site.
Ribeira Have a refreshing drink and take in the unique atmosphere, and return at night when it is especially lively. There are dozens of cafés, bars, and restaurants sheltered under medieval arches, making it the most popular district in the city for eating and drinking.
The entire city seems to come by on feast days (especially on Saint John's Day every June and on New Year's Eve) to watch the major fireworks shows.
In the center of the square is a bronze cube surrounded by café tables, and just around the corner on Rua da Alfândega is "Casa do Infante" (or "House of the Prince"), where Prince Henry the Navigator was born in 1394.
Over the years the building also served as the city's customs house, and now contains the city archives, including the document of Prince Henry's baptism, and other articles and manuscripts related to the history of Oporto.
From Ribeira you can also see the series of Port Wine houses across the river, as well as the attractive Cais de Gaia riverfront.
At the top of the avenue stands the Town Hall, a palatial building with a tall bell tower (70m high). In front of the building is a modernist statue of Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett. At the other end of the avenue is Praça da Liberdade, a square adorned with a statue of King Pedro IV on a horse. There are also several cafes, including the historical Guarany. Sit at one of the tables on the pavement outside to watch the world go by.
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Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosAt the top of the avenue stands the Town Hall, a palatial building with a tall bell tower (70m high). In front of the building is a modernist statue of Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett. At the other end of the avenue is Praça da Liberdade, a square adorned with a statue of King Pedro IV on a horse. There are also several cafes, including the historical Guarany. Sit at one of the tables on the pavement outside to watch the world go by.
Before going inside, contemplate the fine views over the rooftops of old Oporto from the terrace, and admire the grandiose three-storey façade of the Episcopal Palace whose interior can not be visited.
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Porto székesegyház (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéBefore going inside, contemplate the fine views over the rooftops of old Oporto from the terrace, and admire the grandiose three-storey façade of the Episcopal Palace whose interior can not be visited.
The most impressive church in Porto. Has a magnificent golden interior which should not be missed by anyone visiting the city.
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Szent Ferenc emléktemplom
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueThe most impressive church in Porto. Has a magnificent golden interior which should not be missed by anyone visiting the city.
This pompous 19th-century building with a vast Neoclassical façade is the former stock exchange that was built to impress and earn the credibility of European investors.
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Palácio da Bolsa
This pompous 19th-century building with a vast Neoclassical façade is the former stock exchange that was built to impress and earn the credibility of European investors.
The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge.
Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Taberninha do Manel for traditional snacks and amazing Porto wine Sangria), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses. It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
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Avenida de Diogo Leite
Avenida de Diogo LeiteThe views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge.
Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Taberninha do Manel for traditional snacks and amazing Porto wine Sangria), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses. It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
The 19th-century, wrought-iron Mercado do Bolhão does a brisk trade in fresh produce, including cheeses, olives, smoked meats, sausages, breads and more. At its lively best on Friday and Saturday mornings, the market is also sprinkled with inexpensive stalls where you can eat fish so fresh it was probably swimming in the Atlantic that morning, or taste or sample local wines and cheeses.
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Bolhao piac
322 R. FormosaThe 19th-century, wrought-iron Mercado do Bolhão does a brisk trade in fresh produce, including cheeses, olives, smoked meats, sausages, breads and more. At its lively best on Friday and Saturday mornings, the market is also sprinkled with inexpensive stalls where you can eat fish so fresh it was probably swimming in the Atlantic that morning, or taste or sample local wines and cheeses.
It is the commercial artery of downtown Porto , with much of it now forbidden to traffic and reserved only for pedestrians .
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaIt is the commercial artery of downtown Porto , with much of it now forbidden to traffic and reserved only for pedestrians .
Is a major concert hall space in Porto, Portugal, which houses the cultural institution of the same name with its three orchestras Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble. Intended as part of Porto's designation as the European Culture Capital in 2001, it was only finished in 2005. It immediately became an icon in the city. Featuring a 1,300-seat auditorium suffused with daylight, it is the only concert hall in the world with two walls made entirely of glass. [1]
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Zeneház
604-610 Av. da BoavistaIs a major concert hall space in Porto, Portugal, which houses the cultural institution of the same name with its three orchestras Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble. Intended as part of Porto's designation as the European Culture Capital in 2001, it was only finished in 2005. It immediately became an icon in the city. Featuring a 1,300-seat auditorium suffused with daylight, it is the only concert hall in the world with two walls made entirely of glass. [1]
Getting Around
This is the city's most central station, standing downtown just around the corner from the monumental Avenida dos Aliados.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThis is the city's most central station, standing downtown just around the corner from the monumental Avenida dos Aliados.
Arts & Culture
This world-class museum displays cutting-edge international contemporary art in a striking minimalist building by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira. The eighteen hectares of grounds also contain natural farmland, and are dotted with modern sculptures (including a much-photographed gigantic shovel by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen). This is a sight that should not be missed when visiting Porto, and be sure to also pass by the museum shop for some of the best of Portuguese design.
Serralves Museum If you're in the city in late May or early June, be sure to check out the museum's annual "Serralves em Festa" festival, with 40 hours of free events related to contemporary art and culture.
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Serralves Háza
999 R. de SerralvesThis world-class museum displays cutting-edge international contemporary art in a striking minimalist building by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alvaro Siza Vieira. The eighteen hectares of grounds also contain natural farmland, and are dotted with modern sculptures (including a much-photographed gigantic shovel by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen). This is a sight that should not be missed when visiting Porto, and be sure to also pass by the museum shop for some of the best of Portuguese design.
Serralves Museum If you're in the city in late May or early June, be sure to check out the museum's annual "Serralves em Festa" festival, with 40 hours of free events related to contemporary art and culture.
Parks & Nature
Cristal Palace gardens are one of the most beautiful gardens in Porto. No one will stay indifferent to their location and harmony.
Wander around with no rush and pay attention to every detail. These gardens are a great place to be contemplative or to be in love… Every mood fits their balanced textures, colors and sounds.
The Crystal Palace Gardens are part of the park that also includes the Porto Romantic Museum and the Port Wine Museum. Not only the different gardens and spaces are a remarkable example of the gardens during the Romantic period, but they also are a terrific belvedere with views over the Douro river, Atlantic Ocean and the city itself.
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Kristály-palota kertjei
Rua de Dom Manuel IICristal Palace gardens are one of the most beautiful gardens in Porto. No one will stay indifferent to their location and harmony.
Wander around with no rush and pay attention to every detail. These gardens are a great place to be contemplative or to be in love… Every mood fits their balanced textures, colors and sounds.
The Crystal Palace Gardens are part of the park that also includes the Porto Romantic Museum and the Port Wine Museum. Not only the different gardens and spaces are a remarkable example of the gardens during the Romantic period, but they also are a terrific belvedere with views over the Douro river, Atlantic Ocean and the city itself.