Guidebook for Porto
Everything Else
Built in 1891 and fully recovered after a century of inactivity. More than just a means of transport, Funicular dos Guindais is an excellent opportunity to make a tour between two huge areas of Porto.
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Ribeira station
Built in 1891 and fully recovered after a century of inactivity. More than just a means of transport, Funicular dos Guindais is an excellent opportunity to make a tour between two huge areas of Porto.
The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
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Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
Arts & Culture
The Portuguese Photography Centre is a free public service, based in Porto, the building of the former Value Chain. The CPP still holds an annual program of temporary exhibitions.
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Portúgalski Miðstöð Ljósmynda
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoThe Portuguese Photography Centre is a free public service, based in Porto, the building of the former Value Chain. The CPP still holds an annual program of temporary exhibitions.
Built in 1885 by order of the Board to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira. It ephemeral use as the market and have been used for various purposes.
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Rua Ferreira Borges
Built in 1885 by order of the Board to replace the old Mercado da Ribeira. It ephemeral use as the market and have been used for various purposes.
Programming, dynamic and innovative, a spectrum ranging from classical music to the forefront of urban trends, benefits largely residents of the four groups: Choir Symphony Orchestra, Remix Ensemble,
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Tónlistarhús
604-610 Av. da BoavistaProgramming, dynamic and innovative, a spectrum ranging from classical music to the forefront of urban trends, benefits largely residents of the four groups: Choir Symphony Orchestra, Remix Ensemble,
Unique in its architectural sobriety and natural environment, the Museum of Contemporary Art Serralves museum is currently the most visited paid to Portugal where temporary exhibitions.
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Serralves Stofnunin
210 R. Dom João de CastroUnique in its architectural sobriety and natural environment, the Museum of Contemporary Art Serralves museum is currently the most visited paid to Portugal where temporary exhibitions.
In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as in guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011", describing it as an 'Art Nouveau Gem'.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasIn 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as in guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011", describing it as an 'Art Nouveau Gem'.
Rua de Miguel Bombarda is one of the cultural arteries of modern times. With several art galleries and new commercial trends, it has become an obligatory meeting point in the city.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaRua de Miguel Bombarda is one of the cultural arteries of modern times. With several art galleries and new commercial trends, it has become an obligatory meeting point in the city.
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria.
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São Bento
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria.
National Monument, Palacio da Bolsa, ownership and headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto, situated in the historic city center, is one of the most visited monuments.
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Bolsa höll
Rua de Ferreira BorgesNational Monument, Palacio da Bolsa, ownership and headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto, situated in the historic city center, is one of the most visited monuments.
Sightseeing
The mall provides an excellent view over the river, up to the bar at the mouth of the Douro river. In the foreground can be seen the Fountain of the Virtues.
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Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesThe mall provides an excellent view over the river, up to the bar at the mouth of the Douro river. In the foreground can be seen the Fountain of the Virtues.
The square, next to this church, you can enjoy beautiful scenery on both houses of Victory or on the Douro river from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, the Luis I Bridge.
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Vitória
The square, next to this church, you can enjoy beautiful scenery on both houses of Victory or on the Douro river from the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace, the Luis I Bridge.
With superb landscapes, from mountain areas to breathtaking river beaches, castles churches, vineyards to cellars, Douro river presents us with unforgettable sights.
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Rio Douro
With superb landscapes, from mountain areas to breathtaking river beaches, castles churches, vineyards to cellars, Douro river presents us with unforgettable sights.
The panoramic view over the city and the river Douro which can be seen from the top of the tower makes the 240 step climb worth the effort.
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Clérigos Turninn
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe panoramic view over the city and the river Douro which can be seen from the top of the tower makes the 240 step climb worth the effort.
Construction of XII / XIII century in Romanesque style, was the target of expansions and renovations over the years until their final change, an idealized reconstruction of the medieval cathedral.
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Museu do Tesouro da Sé do Porto
Terreiro da SéConstruction of XII / XIII century in Romanesque style, was the target of expansions and renovations over the years until their final change, an idealized reconstruction of the medieval cathedral.
From its grand terrace looks out at the riverside marginal Porto and Gaia to Arrábida Bridge, the historic center highlighting the Cathedral and Ponte Luis I.
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Serra do Pilar
From its grand terrace looks out at the riverside marginal Porto and Gaia to Arrábida Bridge, the historic center highlighting the Cathedral and Ponte Luis I.
The Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Quinta da Macieirinha (where the Romantic Museum) and Fifth Tait make up this magnificent park, from which enjoy stunning panoramic Douro river and the sea.
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Garðar Kristallpölsins
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe Gardens of the Crystal Palace, Quinta da Macieirinha (where the Romantic Museum) and Fifth Tait make up this magnificent park, from which enjoy stunning panoramic Douro river and the sea.
Entertainment & Activities
Filled with spacious lawns, small groves, reflecting pools, aquatic vegetation, animals, lakes and trails, it has some viewpoints that provide a view over the park. There are benches and tables.
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Porto City Park
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoFilled with spacious lawns, small groves, reflecting pools, aquatic vegetation, animals, lakes and trails, it has some viewpoints that provide a view over the park. There are benches and tables.
Essentials
The Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest.
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Bolhao markaðurinn
322 R. FormosaThe Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here we can find Cube bronze The sculpture is animated by water games, with the top faces some doves carved sharing that space with your live models.
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Cais da Ribeira
Cais da RibeiraHere we can find Cube bronze The sculpture is animated by water games, with the top faces some doves carved sharing that space with your live models.
Food Scene
Founded in 1921 is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city of Porto, with an atmosphere of elegance and wellness.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaFounded in 1921 is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city of Porto, with an atmosphere of elegance and wellness.