Guidebook for Porto
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S. Bento Station was recently awarded with Brunel Award 2014, due to the rehabilitation project of its tile panels that makes it one of the most beautiful stations in the World!
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett S. Bento Station was recently awarded with Brunel Award 2014, due to the rehabilitation project of its tile panels that makes it one of the most beautiful stations in the World!
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasOne of the most beautiful and interesting bookstores in the world.
Originally this was a Gothic church. Its adjacent museum once was the property of a Franciscan monastery. This church boasts the most lavish, spectacular church interior in Porto.
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Minnisvarðarkirkja helga Frans
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueOriginally this was a Gothic church. Its adjacent museum once was the property of a Franciscan monastery. This church boasts the most lavish, spectacular church interior in Porto.
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 - it´s a World Heritage Site
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Cais da Ribeira
Cais da RibeiraWth 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 - it´s a World Heritage Site
Luís I brú
Ponte Luís IBefore the Eiffel Tower, there was this ironwork showpiece.
The Monumental Heart of Porto
The imposing Avenida dos Aliados is the heart of the city, a sloping boulevard lined with grand buildings and a central promenade.
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Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosThe Monumental Heart of Porto
The imposing Avenida dos Aliados is the heart of the city, a sloping boulevard lined with grand buildings and a central promenade.
Built between 1724 and 1730, this hilltop baroque church is distinguished by its lovely blue and white tile panels that cover the façade.
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Kirkja helga Ildefonso
11 R. de Santo IldefonsoBuilt between 1724 and 1730, this hilltop baroque church is distinguished by its lovely blue and white tile panels that cover the façade.
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.
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Clérigos Turninn
Rua de São Filipe de NeryIt'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.
Food Scene
"... it is in the country's second city that we find the most stunning of all cafés in the nation and one of the most attractive in the world.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa Catarina"... it is in the country's second city that we find the most stunning of all cafés in the nation and one of the most attractive in the world.
DOP is a restaurant that wants to be a reference to the most discerning diners, with a signature cuisine based on the traditional Portuguese flavors recreated by chef Rui Paula.
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DOP
16 Largo São DomingosDOP is a restaurant that wants to be a reference to the most discerning diners, with a signature cuisine based on the traditional Portuguese flavors recreated by chef Rui Paula.
Inside a restored house of the early twentieth century, you will find a sophisticated and engaging ambience.The cuisine is exquisite, international based, with the signature of chef Camilo Jaña.
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Cafeína
100 Rua do Padrão Inside a restored house of the early twentieth century, you will find a sophisticated and engaging ambience.The cuisine is exquisite, international based, with the signature of chef Camilo Jaña.
Shopping
Mercado do Bolhão is a must see place in Porto.city, In this market is where you’ll find fresh produce, meat, fish and flowers. And you’ll meet the most unique characters in Porto.
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Bolhao markaðurinn
322 R. FormosaMercado do Bolhão is a must see place in Porto.city, In this market is where you’ll find fresh produce, meat, fish and flowers. And you’ll meet the most unique characters in Porto.
A retro-inspired shop in Porto’s city center, A Vida Portuguesa carries everyday items—handcrafted Claus Porto soaps, Couto toothpaste, Emilio Braga notebooks—displayed like museum artifacts.
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A Vida Portuguesa
36 R. da Galeria de ParisA retro-inspired shop in Porto’s city center, A Vida Portuguesa carries everyday items—handcrafted Claus Porto soaps, Couto toothpaste, Emilio Braga notebooks—displayed like museum artifacts.
Sightseeing
Some visitors consider this the most romantic St in Porto. It has long been known for the quality of its silversmiths, but what makes the st. so architecturally striking is its wrought-iron balconies.
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Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresSome visitors consider this the most romantic St in Porto. It has long been known for the quality of its silversmiths, but what makes the st. so architecturally striking is its wrought-iron balconies.
It's known for an oval Arab Room whose stained glass and arabesques are said to imitate the style of the Alhambra in Granada, built by the Moors.
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Bolsa höll
Rua de Ferreira Borges It's known for an oval Arab Room whose stained glass and arabesques are said to imitate the style of the Alhambra in Granada, built by the Moors.
The city's postcard skyline and the birthplace of one of the world's most famous wines.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaThe city's postcard skyline and the birthplace of one of the world's most famous wines.
The 12th-century fortress-cathedral where Prince Henry the Navigator was baptized.
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Porto dómkirkja (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéThe 12th-century fortress-cathedral where Prince Henry the Navigator was baptized.
A Charming Blue-and-White Church
This 18th century chapel was given a remarkable tiled decoration all over its exterior walls in the early 20th century by painter and ceramist Eduardo Leite.
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Kapellu andanna
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaA Charming Blue-and-White Church
This 18th century chapel was given a remarkable tiled decoration all over its exterior walls in the early 20th century by painter and ceramist Eduardo Leite.
Foz
636 R. de SobreirasTHE ATLANTIC
Take a stroll by the sea in Foz.
Porto's Most Beautiful Gardens Overlooking the Douro River. There is also a multimedia library, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and the Romantic Museum.
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Garðar Kristallpölsins
Rua de Dom Manuel IIPorto's Most Beautiful Gardens Overlooking the Douro River. There is also a multimedia library, an auditorium, a cafeteria, and the Romantic Museum.
Arts & Culture
Two buildings that are as much a work of art as the collections they exhibit inside, surrounded by a magnificent park.
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Nútíma Listasafn (Serralves Foundation)
210 R. Dom João de CastroTwo buildings that are as much a work of art as the collections they exhibit inside, surrounded by a magnificent park.
Tónlistarhús
604-610 Av. da BoavistaAn architectural masterwork by world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas.
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaCheck out the art galleries down Rua Miguel Bombarda.
Essentials
Shop at the retro shops downtown, many preserving wonderful Art Nouveau façades. Recommended: Pérola do Bolhão.
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A Perola do Bolhao
279 R. Formosa
Shop at the retro shops downtown, many preserving wonderful Art Nouveau façades. Recommended: Pérola do Bolhão.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casa do Livro is a fantastic space where once was a famous downtown bookstore, that now is a pleasant wine and jazz bar, with live music and Dj’s, having a special atmosphere to share a casual evening
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Book House
85 R. da Galeria de ParisCasa do Livro is a fantastic space where once was a famous downtown bookstore, that now is a pleasant wine and jazz bar, with live music and Dj’s, having a special atmosphere to share a casual evening