Guidebook for Porto

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Guidebook for Porto

Getting Around

This is the main subway station in Porto and it is located at only 5 min walking distance from the flat. It has connections to most places, including the Airport and Train Stations, and the beach. However, most of the touristic places are within walking distance from the flat so you might not need to use public transportation most of the times.
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Trindade station
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This is the main subway station in Porto and it is located at only 5 min walking distance from the flat. It has connections to most places, including the Airport and Train Stations, and the beach. However, most of the touristic places are within walking distance from the flat so you might not need to use public transportation most of the times.

Sightseeing

The Ribeira Square (Portuguese: Praça da Ribeira) is a historical square in Porto, Portugal. It is included in the historical centre of the city, designated World Heritage by UNESCO. Beautiful views of Douro River await! Often there is free live music by street performers. Avoid having lunch or brunch there though, as restaurants are overpriced as the zone is highly touristic.
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Praça Ribeira
Praça Ribeira
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The Ribeira Square (Portuguese: Praça da Ribeira) is a historical square in Porto, Portugal. It is included in the historical centre of the city, designated World Heritage by UNESCO. Beautiful views of Douro River await! Often there is free live music by street performers. Avoid having lunch or brunch there though, as restaurants are overpriced as the zone is highly touristic.

Essentials

Closes at 20h, but it is open everyday. Pingo Doce is a chain of supermarkets in Portugal. You can find all sorts of grocery shopping there.
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Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da Gama
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Closes at 20h, but it is open everyday. Pingo Doce is a chain of supermarkets in Portugal. You can find all sorts of grocery shopping there.

Arts & Culture

It is a bookstore located in the city center. It is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and frequently rated among the top bookstores in the world (placing third in lists by the Lonely Planet and The Guardian). It is very famous for it's odd architecture. The bookstore was frequented by JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, when she taught English in Porto and is reported to be an inspiration for her writing.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas
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It is a bookstore located in the city center. It is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and frequently rated among the top bookstores in the world (placing third in lists by the Lonely Planet and The Guardian). It is very famous for it's odd architecture. The bookstore was frequented by JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, when she taught English in Porto and is reported to be an inspiration for her writing.
The Casa da Música (literally the House of Music) is a Portuguese concert hall. It houses the cultural institution Fundação Casa da Música, and three orchestras: Orquestra Nacional do Porto (Porto National Orchestra), Orquestra Barroca (Baroque Orchestra) and Remix Ensemble. It is known for it's odd architecture and its concerts.
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Casa da Música
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The Casa da Música (literally the House of Music) is a Portuguese concert hall. It houses the cultural institution Fundação Casa da Música, and three orchestras: Orquestra Nacional do Porto (Porto National Orchestra), Orquestra Barroca (Baroque Orchestra) and Remix Ensemble. It is known for it's odd architecture and its concerts.

Drinks & Nightlife

Galerias Bar has an international atmosphere, as it is very popular among tourists. It plays all sorts of music, but predominantly hits, danceable rock and 80's music. People do mingle and socialize quite easily here. There is live music until 1 AM. Cheap drinks
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Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de Paris
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Galerias Bar has an international atmosphere, as it is very popular among tourists. It plays all sorts of music, but predominantly hits, danceable rock and 80's music. People do mingle and socialize quite easily here. There is live music until 1 AM. Cheap drinks

Food Scene

It is specialized in Portuguese food, with the added benefit that meals are served in small portions so people can taste a variety of different flavors of the Portuguese cuisine all at once.
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Museu d'Avó
54 Tv. de Cedofeita
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It is specialized in Portuguese food, with the added benefit that meals are served in small portions so people can taste a variety of different flavors of the Portuguese cuisine all at once.
"Francesinha" is the most tipycal dish from Porto. As such, there are restuarants which specialize on this dish. This is one of the best restaurants for trying "Francesinha". I recommend calling to make a reservation in advance, as it usually gets full.
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Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho Ortigão
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"Francesinha" is the most tipycal dish from Porto. As such, there are restuarants which specialize on this dish. This is one of the best restaurants for trying "Francesinha". I recommend calling to make a reservation in advance, as it usually gets full.
This is where locals go and eat Portugal's famous "Bifanas". This is one of those typical Portuguese dishes that you have to taste. If Americans have the burger on bread, we Portuguese have pork steaks on bread, sauteed with garlic and / or spices. Normally the pork fillets are seasoned with mustard or hot sauce.
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Conga
318 R. do Bonjardim
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This is where locals go and eat Portugal's famous "Bifanas". This is one of those typical Portuguese dishes that you have to taste. If Americans have the burger on bread, we Portuguese have pork steaks on bread, sauteed with garlic and / or spices. Normally the pork fillets are seasoned with mustard or hot sauce.
This is where locals fo and eat the famous "Sandes de Pernil" (Roasted Pork Sandwich). One by one, pork legs are slowly roasted in the huge oven in the kitchen behind the bar of Casa Guedes. They are then served directly from the roasting tray by the owner himself, Mr. Cesar, who expertly slices the meat before placing it on the bread and moistening it with its own gravy.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos Poveiros
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This is where locals fo and eat the famous "Sandes de Pernil" (Roasted Pork Sandwich). One by one, pork legs are slowly roasted in the huge oven in the kitchen behind the bar of Casa Guedes. They are then served directly from the roasting tray by the owner himself, Mr. Cesar, who expertly slices the meat before placing it on the bread and moistening it with its own gravy.
Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 12h-23h This is one the best hamburger restaurants in town and it is super close to the apartment. You can also take away, which is handy when it's full.
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Real Hamburgueria
134 Rua da Torrinha
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Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays 12h-23h This is one the best hamburger restaurants in town and it is super close to the apartment. You can also take away, which is handy when it's full.