PORTO Guide
. P O R T O Guide
Porto, an unmeasured city to love in an unmeasured way.
Welcome to the vibrant and charming city of Porto, a destination that overflows with history, culture, art, music, gastronomy, leisure and much more! Get ready to explore a place where tradition meets modernity, where history blends with contemporary creativity. On this journey, we will unveil the secrets of this multifaceted city, full of magnificent restaurants, bars, and countless other surprises. This tour guide will be your passport to discover the beating heart of Porto, a place where senses are sharpened, experiences are unforgettable, and memories are created around every corner. Get ready for a journey full of charm, flavor, melodies and discoveries. Let's embark on this unforgettable adventure through the cultural, artistic and gastronomic treasures of Porto!
> The most important contemporary art museum in Portugal is located in the city of Porto. The Serralves Museum is located in Quinta de Serralves, a space that still includes a Park. Through Serralves Museum permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, public sessions, concerts, dance shows and performances, editorial activity and national and international partnerships, the Museum fosters the enjoyment and understanding of contemporary art and culture.
In its vast collection, there are temporary exhibitions of quality, performance, education and public programs, and there are also editorial initiatives and national and international collaborations.
The Portuguese Museum also aims to promote the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. By presenting the works of the most important artists of today to various audiences, the Museum of Serralves manages to strengthen ties with the local community and still manages to make it reflect on the relationship between art and the environment.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de Castro > The most important contemporary art museum in Portugal is located in the city of Porto. The Serralves Museum is located in Quinta de Serralves, a space that still includes a Park. Through Serralves Museum permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, public sessions, concerts, dance shows and performances, editorial activity and national and international partnerships, the Museum fosters the enjoyment and understanding of contemporary art and culture.
In its vast collection, there are temporary exhibitions of quality, performance, education and public programs, and there are also editorial initiatives and national and international collaborations.
The Portuguese Museum also aims to promote the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture. By presenting the works of the most important artists of today to various audiences, the Museum of Serralves manages to strengthen ties with the local community and still manages to make it reflect on the relationship between art and the environment.
The Church and “ Torre dos Clérigos “ (18th century) is a remarkable architectural complex located in the city of Porto and is considered the postcard of the city.
Designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, this set is one of the most notable examples of the late-Baroque style in Portuguese territory and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. It is considered Nasoni's most emblematic work, incorporating, in granite ornamentation, "a dynamic morphology along with lines of vernacular continuity, if not epimaneirista". The most striking architectural elements of the set are characterized by the irregularity and exaggeration of the forms, which give rise to a surprising scenic effect. It is noteworthy the irregular plants, the wavy facades, highlighted by a counterposition of protrusions, balconies and recesses, interrupted arches, and a great profusion of various windows, complemented by the lush bell tower.
Nasoni was buried in this church, in which he dedicated a lot of time and dedication, having been revealed, in the extensive rehabilitation carried out recently, a crypt where his grave can be found.
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Torre de los Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery The Church and “ Torre dos Clérigos “ (18th century) is a remarkable architectural complex located in the city of Porto and is considered the postcard of the city.
Designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, this set is one of the most notable examples of the late-Baroque style in Portuguese territory and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. It is considered Nasoni's most emblematic work, incorporating, in granite ornamentation, "a dynamic morphology along with lines of vernacular continuity, if not epimaneirista". The most striking architectural elements of the set are characterized by the irregularity and exaggeration of the forms, which give rise to a surprising scenic effect. It is noteworthy the irregular plants, the wavy facades, highlighted by a counterposition of protrusions, balconies and recesses, interrupted arches, and a great profusion of various windows, complemented by the lush bell tower.
Nasoni was buried in this church, in which he dedicated a lot of time and dedication, having been revealed, in the extensive rehabilitation carried out recently, a crypt where his grave can be found.
BOLHÃO MARKET ou Mercado do Bolhão where the true heart of the city beats is one of the great historical markets of Portugal and Europe and is a home of the identity of the northern identity. It is also a remarkable centennial urban heritage with very distinctive particularities. Porto’s historic market
> The origins of the Bolhão Market, one of the most iconic buildings of the city of Porto, date back to the mid-19th Century, when the Porto City Council decided to build a market on land acquired from the Church. It was at that
time that architect Joaquim da Costa Sampaio Lima ordered the allocation of spaces for the "Bolhão Indoor Market".
The first known project for the market dates back to 1837 and was created by architect Joaquim da Costa Lima Júnior, who designed a retangular square, divided, inside,
into four blocks surrounded by trees with a staircase to the North that connects to Rua de Fernandes Tomás street.
• Did you know that
the name "Bolhão" comes from the existence of a stream, on the land where the building was implanted, that when crossing a muddy plain between Rua Formosa and Rua de Fernandes Tomás streets formed an enormous bubble of water. In the vicinity, there was already a water spring, called "Fonte do Bolhão".
Established as the city's favourite fresh produce market, the restored Bolhão will continue to fulfil its purpose and vocation, now operating in the best conditions to enjoy the
space and carry out activities. Assuming itself as a food destination of excellence, the Market possesses, therefore,
not only a fresh produce market, with a total of 79 stalls located on the ground floor, but also 10 restaurants, located on the top floor and 38 shops facing outside.
The building, the market and the people guided all the restoration and modernisation work on the Bolhão Market, which now has all the conditions to reaffirm its decisive role
in the social, cultural, and economic context of the city.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. Formosa BOLHÃO MARKET ou Mercado do Bolhão where the true heart of the city beats is one of the great historical markets of Portugal and Europe and is a home of the identity of the northern identity. It is also a remarkable centennial urban heritage with very distinctive particularities. Porto’s historic market
> The origins of the Bolhão Market, one of the most iconic buildings of the city of Porto, date back to the mid-19th Century, when the Porto City Council decided to build a market on land acquired from the Church. It was at that
time that architect Joaquim da Costa Sampaio Lima ordered the allocation of spaces for the "Bolhão Indoor Market".
The first known project for the market dates back to 1837 and was created by architect Joaquim da Costa Lima Júnior, who designed a retangular square, divided, inside,
into four blocks surrounded by trees with a staircase to the North that connects to Rua de Fernandes Tomás street.
• Did you know that
the name "Bolhão" comes from the existence of a stream, on the land where the building was implanted, that when crossing a muddy plain between Rua Formosa and Rua de Fernandes Tomás streets formed an enormous bubble of water. In the vicinity, there was already a water spring, called "Fonte do Bolhão".
Established as the city's favourite fresh produce market, the restored Bolhão will continue to fulfil its purpose and vocation, now operating in the best conditions to enjoy the
space and carry out activities. Assuming itself as a food destination of excellence, the Market possesses, therefore,
not only a fresh produce market, with a total of 79 stalls located on the ground floor, but also 10 restaurants, located on the top floor and 38 shops facing outside.
The building, the market and the people guided all the restoration and modernisation work on the Bolhão Market, which now has all the conditions to reaffirm its decisive role
in the social, cultural, and economic context of the city.
Ponte Luiz I “ > The real name of this bridge is Luiz I and not, as it is popularly called, Dom Louis I. A sentimental issue of the people of Porto seems to be at the origin of the name by which it is commonly known. Regardless of the name, it constitutes an ex-libris of the city and has been included in the area classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996.
The work of the double-decker bridge was awarded on November 21, 1881 to the company Société Willebreck, Brussels, of which Théophile Seyrig, disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and author of the project of the new bridge, was administrator.
The works began that same year and took place until 1887.
On May 26, 1886, the first tests of the bridge were carried out, subjecting it to loads of 2,000 kg per linear meter of beam. On October 30, 1886, the construction work of the arch and the upper board ends; on October 31, 1886 the upper board of the bridge is inaugurated and in 1887 the lower deck is inaugurated, with which the construction works of the new bridge are completed.
It was a toll bridge instituted, the day after the inauguration of the upper board, on November 1, 1886 and that would only cease to be charged on January 1, 1944, that is, almost 58 years later.
Some data: Arch with 172 m, Top board with 392 m in length and the bottom with 174 m in length.
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Puente Luis I
Ponte Luís I Ponte Luiz I “ > The real name of this bridge is Luiz I and not, as it is popularly called, Dom Louis I. A sentimental issue of the people of Porto seems to be at the origin of the name by which it is commonly known. Regardless of the name, it constitutes an ex-libris of the city and has been included in the area classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996.
The work of the double-decker bridge was awarded on November 21, 1881 to the company Société Willebreck, Brussels, of which Théophile Seyrig, disciple of Gustave Eiffel, and author of the project of the new bridge, was administrator.
The works began that same year and took place until 1887.
On May 26, 1886, the first tests of the bridge were carried out, subjecting it to loads of 2,000 kg per linear meter of beam. On October 30, 1886, the construction work of the arch and the upper board ends; on October 31, 1886 the upper board of the bridge is inaugurated and in 1887 the lower deck is inaugurated, with which the construction works of the new bridge are completed.
It was a toll bridge instituted, the day after the inauguration of the upper board, on November 1, 1886 and that would only cease to be charged on January 1, 1944, that is, almost 58 years later.
Some data: Arch with 172 m, Top board with 392 m in length and the bottom with 174 m in length.
Porto Cathedral - The beginning of its construction dates from the first half of the 12th century, and lasted until the beginning of the 13th century. This first building, in Romanesque style, has undergone many changes over the centuries. From the Romanesque era date the general character of the facade with the towers and the beautiful rose window, in addition to the body of the church of three naves covered by cannon vault. The vault of the central nave is supported by flying buttresses, with Porto Cathedral being one of the first Portuguese buildings in which this architectural element was used.
In Gothic times, around the year 1333, the funeral chapel of João Gordo, knight of the Order of Hospitallers and collaborator of D. Dinis, buried in a tomb with a jacente. Also from Gothic times dates the cloister (14th-15th century), built in the reign of D. John I. This king married D. Philippa of Lancaster at the Cathedral of Porto in 1387.
The exterior of the Cathedral was greatly modified in the Baroque era. Around 1736, the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni added a beautiful Baroque gallilé to the side facade of the Cathedral. Cerc of 1772 a new portal was built to replace the original Romanesque. The balustrades and domes of the towers are also baroque.
To the left of the main chapel is a magnificent silver altar, built in the second half of the 17th century by several Portuguese artists. This was saved from French troops in 1807 by means of a hastily built plaster wall.
Still in this left area is especially remarkable the medieval image of Our Lady of Vandoma, (patron saint of the city).
In the 17th century the original Romanesque main chapel (which was equipped with an ambulatory) was replaced by a larger one in the Baroque style. The high altar, built between 1727-1729, is an important work of the Johannine Baroque, designed by Santos Pacheco and carved by Miguel Francisco da Silva. The mural paintings of the main chapel are by Nasoni. The southern transept gives access to the cloisters of the 14th century and the Chapel of St. Vincent. A graceful 18th-century Nasoni staircase leads to the upper floors.
The Cathedral has 3 beautiful organs. One of them, in the high choir, marks in Portugal a period that begins organistic development. It is an instrument of the builder Jann, the same as the organ of the church of Lapa (Porto). > In this Cathedral are the patron saints of the city of Porto, the current one being Our Lady de Vendôme. The devotion has its origin in an episode known as Armada dos Gascões, which occurred in Portugal during the period of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula. It may have appeared around the year 990, at a time when the Portuguese nobleman Munio Viegas led an armada of knights from Gascony who, when disembarking at the mouth of the Douro River, fought the Moors who dominated the Porto region. Along with the Gascons, was Dom Nónego, bishop of the French locality of Vendôme and who later went to Porto, who, it is believed, had brought with him a copy of the image of Our Lady that was in the Cathedral of Vandoma (Vendôme).
According to tradition, Monsignor Munio and the French, after the victory over the Moors and the resumption of the city, re-erected the city walls. These had, as one of the main exits, the so-called Porta de Vandoma, where the aforementioned image of Our Lady of Vendôme, currently exhibited in the Cathedral of Porto, would have been placed.
The city consecrated Our Lady of Vendôme as its patron saint, a devotion that, to this day, illustrates the coat of arms of Porto.
The image was venerated by the population, which led it to walk through its streets in procession, especially during the periods of epidemics that devastated Porto and neighboring regions.
Devotion arrived in Brazil by the Portuguese as Nossa Senhora do Porto (Our Lady of Vendôme), which also became the patron saint of some cities such as Andrelândia and Senhora do Porto, in Minas Gerais region and Morretes, in Paraná region.
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da Sé Porto Cathedral - The beginning of its construction dates from the first half of the 12th century, and lasted until the beginning of the 13th century. This first building, in Romanesque style, has undergone many changes over the centuries. From the Romanesque era date the general character of the facade with the towers and the beautiful rose window, in addition to the body of the church of three naves covered by cannon vault. The vault of the central nave is supported by flying buttresses, with Porto Cathedral being one of the first Portuguese buildings in which this architectural element was used.
In Gothic times, around the year 1333, the funeral chapel of João Gordo, knight of the Order of Hospitallers and collaborator of D. Dinis, buried in a tomb with a jacente. Also from Gothic times dates the cloister (14th-15th century), built in the reign of D. John I. This king married D. Philippa of Lancaster at the Cathedral of Porto in 1387.
The exterior of the Cathedral was greatly modified in the Baroque era. Around 1736, the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni added a beautiful Baroque gallilé to the side facade of the Cathedral. Cerc of 1772 a new portal was built to replace the original Romanesque. The balustrades and domes of the towers are also baroque.
To the left of the main chapel is a magnificent silver altar, built in the second half of the 17th century by several Portuguese artists. This was saved from French troops in 1807 by means of a hastily built plaster wall.
Still in this left area is especially remarkable the medieval image of Our Lady of Vandoma, (patron saint of the city).
In the 17th century the original Romanesque main chapel (which was equipped with an ambulatory) was replaced by a larger one in the Baroque style. The high altar, built between 1727-1729, is an important work of the Johannine Baroque, designed by Santos Pacheco and carved by Miguel Francisco da Silva. The mural paintings of the main chapel are by Nasoni. The southern transept gives access to the cloisters of the 14th century and the Chapel of St. Vincent. A graceful 18th-century Nasoni staircase leads to the upper floors.
The Cathedral has 3 beautiful organs. One of them, in the high choir, marks in Portugal a period that begins organistic development. It is an instrument of the builder Jann, the same as the organ of the church of Lapa (Porto). > In this Cathedral are the patron saints of the city of Porto, the current one being Our Lady de Vendôme. The devotion has its origin in an episode known as Armada dos Gascões, which occurred in Portugal during the period of the Christian Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula. It may have appeared around the year 990, at a time when the Portuguese nobleman Munio Viegas led an armada of knights from Gascony who, when disembarking at the mouth of the Douro River, fought the Moors who dominated the Porto region. Along with the Gascons, was Dom Nónego, bishop of the French locality of Vendôme and who later went to Porto, who, it is believed, had brought with him a copy of the image of Our Lady that was in the Cathedral of Vandoma (Vendôme).
According to tradition, Monsignor Munio and the French, after the victory over the Moors and the resumption of the city, re-erected the city walls. These had, as one of the main exits, the so-called Porta de Vandoma, where the aforementioned image of Our Lady of Vendôme, currently exhibited in the Cathedral of Porto, would have been placed.
The city consecrated Our Lady of Vendôme as its patron saint, a devotion that, to this day, illustrates the coat of arms of Porto.
The image was venerated by the population, which led it to walk through its streets in procession, especially during the periods of epidemics that devastated Porto and neighboring regions.
Devotion arrived in Brazil by the Portuguese as Nossa Senhora do Porto (Our Lady of Vendôme), which also became the patron saint of some cities such as Andrelândia and Senhora do Porto, in Minas Gerais region and Morretes, in Paraná region.
Soares dos Reis has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
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Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel II Soares dos Reis has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
Palácio da Bolsa | Stock Exchange Palace or Palace of the Commercial Association of Porto, in the city of Porto, began to be built in October 1842, due to the closure of the Casa da Bolsa do Comércio, which temporarily forced Porto merchants to discuss their business on the Street.
With a mixture of architectural styles, the building presents in all its splendor, traces of nineteenth-century neoclassical, Tuscan architecture, as well as English Neopaladian. The inside is coated in gold.
Headquarters of the Porto Commercial Association, it now serves the most diverse cultural, social and political events in the city. The Arab Hall holds the greatest prominence of all palace rooms due, as the name implies, to 19th-century stucco with gold-captioned with Arabic characters that fill the walls and ceiling of the room. It is in this hall that tributes to heads of state who visit the city take place.
In the Portrait Room there is a famous table by carver Zeferino José Pinto that took three years to build, proving to be a "highly qualified example in all the international exhibitions for which he competed.
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Palacio de la Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira Borges Palácio da Bolsa | Stock Exchange Palace or Palace of the Commercial Association of Porto, in the city of Porto, began to be built in October 1842, due to the closure of the Casa da Bolsa do Comércio, which temporarily forced Porto merchants to discuss their business on the Street.
With a mixture of architectural styles, the building presents in all its splendor, traces of nineteenth-century neoclassical, Tuscan architecture, as well as English Neopaladian. The inside is coated in gold.
Headquarters of the Porto Commercial Association, it now serves the most diverse cultural, social and political events in the city. The Arab Hall holds the greatest prominence of all palace rooms due, as the name implies, to 19th-century stucco with gold-captioned with Arabic characters that fill the walls and ceiling of the room. It is in this hall that tributes to heads of state who visit the city take place.
In the Portrait Room there is a famous table by carver Zeferino José Pinto that took three years to build, proving to be a "highly qualified example in all the international exhibitions for which he competed.
Oh, the Arab Hall of the Porto Commercial Association is simply stunning! All covered in gold leaf, with a magnificent blend of Moorish architecture and elegant details, it exudes an exotic charm and an engaging atmosphere. The walls are adorned with beautiful tiles, the ceilings decorated with intricate arabesques and the columns display a unique sophistication. It's like being transported to a tale of a thousand and one nights!
In addition to its visual beauty, the Arabian Hall offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for events and meetings. Its large, well-lit spaces provide a sense of grandeur, while the traditional furniture and decorations add a special touch of history and culture. It is truly a unique place where tradition meets modern luxury!
We’re sure anyone would be impressed and amazed by the magic that the Arab Hall of the Porto Commercial Association provides. It is a true architectural and cultural treasure that deserves to be explored and enjoyed!
Palacio de la Bolsa de Oporto
Oh, the Arab Hall of the Porto Commercial Association is simply stunning! All covered in gold leaf, with a magnificent blend of Moorish architecture and elegant details, it exudes an exotic charm and an engaging atmosphere. The walls are adorned with beautiful tiles, the ceilings decorated with intricate arabesques and the columns display a unique sophistication. It's like being transported to a tale of a thousand and one nights!
In addition to its visual beauty, the Arabian Hall offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for events and meetings. Its large, well-lit spaces provide a sense of grandeur, while the traditional furniture and decorations add a special touch of history and culture. It is truly a unique place where tradition meets modern luxury!
We’re sure anyone would be impressed and amazed by the magic that the Arab Hall of the Porto Commercial Association provides. It is a true architectural and cultural treasure that deserves to be explored and enjoyed!
Casa da Música “ | “ House of Music “ is the main concert hall located on Avenida da Boavista, in Porto.
It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, as part of the Porto European Capital of Culture event in 2001 (Porto 2001), immediately becoming an icon of the city.
Casa da Música has two main auditoriums, although other areas of the building can be adapted for concerts or shows (workshops, educational activities, etc.).
The large auditorium has an initial capacity of 1,238 seats, but may vary according to the occasion.
The small auditorium is flexible, and a fixed number of seats is not advertised, although an average of 300 seats and 650 standing seats can be defined, depending on the size and location of the stage, the layout of the chairs, the presence and size of the sound and recording equipment, etc..
At the top of the building, there is a third space for shows, designed for 250 seats.
Casa da Música Restaurant - In the Restaurant you can enjoy a cuisine with an author's signature, inspired by the world, made with quality ingredients and at inviting prices.
Before or after a concert, for lunch or dinner, the Restaurant has for itself a variety of proposals that go through the menu of the day (lunch from € 12.00 and dinner from € 19.50), à la carte menu or dinner + concert menu, where contemporaneity and refinement accompany the many musical proposals of Casa da Música. With a maximum capacity of 220 people seated or 400 standing, the flexibility and uniqueness of the Casa da Música Restaurant allow corporate or private events to be held, for large or small groups. Chef Artur Gomes, innovating in his author's kitchen, presents a set of menus that allows a wide variety of choices and prices.
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Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da Boavista Casa da Música “ | “ House of Music “ is the main concert hall located on Avenida da Boavista, in Porto.
It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, as part of the Porto European Capital of Culture event in 2001 (Porto 2001), immediately becoming an icon of the city.
Casa da Música has two main auditoriums, although other areas of the building can be adapted for concerts or shows (workshops, educational activities, etc.).
The large auditorium has an initial capacity of 1,238 seats, but may vary according to the occasion.
The small auditorium is flexible, and a fixed number of seats is not advertised, although an average of 300 seats and 650 standing seats can be defined, depending on the size and location of the stage, the layout of the chairs, the presence and size of the sound and recording equipment, etc..
At the top of the building, there is a third space for shows, designed for 250 seats.
Casa da Música Restaurant - In the Restaurant you can enjoy a cuisine with an author's signature, inspired by the world, made with quality ingredients and at inviting prices.
Before or after a concert, for lunch or dinner, the Restaurant has for itself a variety of proposals that go through the menu of the day (lunch from € 12.00 and dinner from € 19.50), à la carte menu or dinner + concert menu, where contemporaneity and refinement accompany the many musical proposals of Casa da Música. With a maximum capacity of 220 people seated or 400 standing, the flexibility and uniqueness of the Casa da Música Restaurant allow corporate or private events to be held, for large or small groups. Chef Artur Gomes, innovating in his author's kitchen, presents a set of menus that allows a wide variety of choices and prices.
The Casa do Infante owes its name to the fact of being the birthplace of Infante D. Henrique, the Navigator. The building was renewed and musealized and presently it offers a set of diversified services: Museum, Municipal Historical Archive, Thematic Library about Porto, Memory Room, Exhibition Room and an Auditorium.
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Casa do Infante
10 R. da AlfândegaThe Casa do Infante owes its name to the fact of being the birthplace of Infante D. Henrique, the Navigator. The building was renewed and musealized and presently it offers a set of diversified services: Museum, Municipal Historical Archive, Thematic Library about Porto, Memory Room, Exhibition Room and an Auditorium.
An amazing journey through the world of books and imagination starts here!
Built in 1906 by engineer Francisco Xavier Esteves, the Lello Bookstore building is full of unique architectural details! With the most emblematic elements of the space, artistic installations and exhibitions coexist today that contribute to the mission of valuing the Book and the Authors. Therefore, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World! Lello Bookstore was voted " The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World " by the global platform One Thousand Libraries (1000 Libraries), the largest online community of library and bookstore fans in the world.
JK Rowling has already lived in Porto, the author wrote part of Harry Potter while working as a teacher. It was in the beautiful city of Invicta that JK Rowling began writing the saga of the sorcerer with a scar on his forehead. Therefore, surely the city of Porto served as an inspiration for the English writer.
There are those who defend the theory that the Hogwarts library was inspired by the beautiful bookstore that enchants tourists. The Lello & Irmão Bookstore is constantly associated with the work of JK Rowling and is a must-stop place for many Potter fans.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas An amazing journey through the world of books and imagination starts here!
Built in 1906 by engineer Francisco Xavier Esteves, the Lello Bookstore building is full of unique architectural details! With the most emblematic elements of the space, artistic installations and exhibitions coexist today that contribute to the mission of valuing the Book and the Authors. Therefore, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World! Lello Bookstore was voted " The Most Beautiful Bookstore in the World " by the global platform One Thousand Libraries (1000 Libraries), the largest online community of library and bookstore fans in the world.
JK Rowling has already lived in Porto, the author wrote part of Harry Potter while working as a teacher. It was in the beautiful city of Invicta that JK Rowling began writing the saga of the sorcerer with a scar on his forehead. Therefore, surely the city of Porto served as an inspiration for the English writer.
There are those who defend the theory that the Hogwarts library was inspired by the beautiful bookstore that enchants tourists. The Lello & Irmão Bookstore is constantly associated with the work of JK Rowling and is a must-stop place for many Potter fans.
If you're eager to explore unique historical and cultural sites, you can't miss the emblematic “ Capela das Almas “, located on Rua de Santa Catarina. This chapel is a true artistic treasure with a stunning façade covered in colorful tiles that tell the story of Saint Francis of Assis and Saint Catherine.
The tiles not only embellish the chapel, but also tell the rich religious history of the region in a visually striking way. Each tile is a masterpiece in its own right, depicting detailed scenes that transport us back in time. This combination of sacred art and historic architecture creates a unique atmosphere that is sure to enchant lovers of history and culture.
By visiting the Capela das Almas, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the artistic and religious legacy of the city of Porto. What's more, the chapel's central location on Rua de Santa Catarina makes it easily accessible during a stroll around the city. So be sure to include the Capela das Almas in your itinerary as you explore the wonders that Porto has to offer. Be inspired by the beauty of the tiles and the story they tell, while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this incredible city.
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Capilla de las Almas
428 Rua de Santa Catarina If you're eager to explore unique historical and cultural sites, you can't miss the emblematic “ Capela das Almas “, located on Rua de Santa Catarina. This chapel is a true artistic treasure with a stunning façade covered in colorful tiles that tell the story of Saint Francis of Assis and Saint Catherine.
The tiles not only embellish the chapel, but also tell the rich religious history of the region in a visually striking way. Each tile is a masterpiece in its own right, depicting detailed scenes that transport us back in time. This combination of sacred art and historic architecture creates a unique atmosphere that is sure to enchant lovers of history and culture.
By visiting the Capela das Almas, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the artistic and religious legacy of the city of Porto. What's more, the chapel's central location on Rua de Santa Catarina makes it easily accessible during a stroll around the city. So be sure to include the Capela das Almas in your itinerary as you explore the wonders that Porto has to offer. Be inspired by the beauty of the tiles and the story they tell, while immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this incredible city.
Café Majestic “ is a historic cafe, located on Rua de Santa Catarina, N. 112, in the city of Porto.
Its relevance comes both from the cultural ambience that surrounds it, namely the tradition of tertulia coffee, where there were several personalities from the cultural and artistic life of the city, as well as from its Art Nouveau identity architecture. In 2011, it was considered the sixth most beautiful cafe in the world.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa Catarina Café Majestic “ is a historic cafe, located on Rua de Santa Catarina, N. 112, in the city of Porto.
Its relevance comes both from the cultural ambience that surrounds it, namely the tradition of tertulia coffee, where there were several personalities from the cultural and artistic life of the city, as well as from its Art Nouveau identity architecture. In 2011, it was considered the sixth most beautiful cafe in the world.
Fernandina Walls is the name by which the medieval waist of walls of Porto became known, of which only small parts have survived to this day. During the 14th century, Porto had a great urban expansion out of its initial core of the Pena Ventosa hill, around the see, protected by Cerca Velha, built on top of the original Roman wall. This outbreak of settlement was particularly noticeable on the riverside bank of the Douro, reflecting the growing importance of commercial and maritime activities.
The city thus feels the need for a wider walled space than that of Cerca Velha. The first to file this claim were bourgeois with houses and businesses outside the walls and therefore less protected.
In the middle of this century, still in the time of D. Afonso IV, a new belt of walls began to be built that was practically completed around 1370. The fact that the work was only completed in the reign of D. Fernando, explains the fact that he is currently referred to as the "
Fernandina Walls ".
After their military importance, the walls began to be progressively demolished from the second half of the 18th century to make way for new streets, squares and buildings. Most of the wall was demolished as early as the end of the 19th century. The surviving sections of the Fernandina Walls were classified as "national monuments" in 1926.
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Muralla Fernandina
17 Escada dos Guindais Fernandina Walls is the name by which the medieval waist of walls of Porto became known, of which only small parts have survived to this day. During the 14th century, Porto had a great urban expansion out of its initial core of the Pena Ventosa hill, around the see, protected by Cerca Velha, built on top of the original Roman wall. This outbreak of settlement was particularly noticeable on the riverside bank of the Douro, reflecting the growing importance of commercial and maritime activities.
The city thus feels the need for a wider walled space than that of Cerca Velha. The first to file this claim were bourgeois with houses and businesses outside the walls and therefore less protected.
In the middle of this century, still in the time of D. Afonso IV, a new belt of walls began to be built that was practically completed around 1370. The fact that the work was only completed in the reign of D. Fernando, explains the fact that he is currently referred to as the "
Fernandina Walls ".
After their military importance, the walls began to be progressively demolished from the second half of the 18th century to make way for new streets, squares and buildings. Most of the wall was demolished as early as the end of the 19th century. The surviving sections of the Fernandina Walls were classified as "national monuments" in 1926.
The World of Discoveries is an Interactive Museum and Theme Park that reconstructs the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing the oceans to the discovery of a world until then unknown.
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Mundo de Descubrimientos - Museo Interactivo y Parque Temático
106 Rua de MiragaiaThe World of Discoveries is an Interactive Museum and Theme Park that reconstructs the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing the oceans to the discovery of a world until then unknown.
If you will be staying in Porto, you can't miss the stunning São Bento Station. Located in the heart of the city, this architectural masterpiece building is a true historical gem with French-influenced is the work of Porto architect José Marques da Silva. As you enter through its gates, you will be transported to an enchanted world where history and beauty meet.
São Bento Station is famous for its magnificent tile panels (20.000 tiles), which tell epic stories and portray scenes from Portugal's history. As you walk through the corridors, you will be enveloped by the magical atmosphere of these artistic tiles, which are true works of art by Jorge Colaço.
Besides its rich history, São Bento Station is a busy center where you can experience the daily bustle of arriving and departing passengers. Observing the dynamics of the travelers and enjoying a moment of contemplation while appreciating the beauty of the place is a unique experience.
>> You can also explore the surroundings of the station where you will find charming cobblestone streets, traditional stores, and cozy cafes. If you are lucky, you may even witness a live music performance, as the station is known for hosting talented local musicians.
So don't miss the opportunity to visit São Bento Station during your stay in Porto. It is a place that combines history, art, and liveliness, providing a unique and memorable experience.
Sao Bento station
If you will be staying in Porto, you can't miss the stunning São Bento Station. Located in the heart of the city, this architectural masterpiece building is a true historical gem with French-influenced is the work of Porto architect José Marques da Silva. As you enter through its gates, you will be transported to an enchanted world where history and beauty meet.
São Bento Station is famous for its magnificent tile panels (20.000 tiles), which tell epic stories and portray scenes from Portugal's history. As you walk through the corridors, you will be enveloped by the magical atmosphere of these artistic tiles, which are true works of art by Jorge Colaço.
Besides its rich history, São Bento Station is a busy center where you can experience the daily bustle of arriving and departing passengers. Observing the dynamics of the travelers and enjoying a moment of contemplation while appreciating the beauty of the place is a unique experience.
>> You can also explore the surroundings of the station where you will find charming cobblestone streets, traditional stores, and cozy cafes. If you are lucky, you may even witness a live music performance, as the station is known for hosting talented local musicians.
So don't miss the opportunity to visit São Bento Station during your stay in Porto. It is a place that combines history, art, and liveliness, providing a unique and memorable experience.
Monastery/Church of Santa Clara
> ONE OF THE MAIN GOLD-LINED CHURCHES OF PORTO, WITH A SPECTACULAR EFFECT WITH EXTRAORDINARY HARMONY.
Built next to the most visible section of the Fernandine Walls, the Church of Santa Clara was completed in 1457, as well as the monastery with which it was set. This was due to a request from the Franciscan Clarissa nuns who wanted to replace the previous monastery, from the very large 13th century.
With the suppression of several smaller monasteries in the various localities between the 15th and 16th centuries, the nuns were aggregating in Santa Clara taking their rents there, one of them being a toll for all the goods that passed through the Douro River.
At the end of the 19th century, with the death of the last nun, the monastery was extinguished. Subsequently, state heritage, made the necessary works and was adapted to an Health Center and other institutions.
The entrance to the church is made through a Baroque door, dating from 1697 and reformulated in the 18th century, with Renaissance elements such as Solomonic columns and Corinthian capitals. Inside we can glimpse all the magnificence of this church, all covered by gold carving from the first half of the 18th century.
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Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de Dezembro Monastery/Church of Santa Clara
> ONE OF THE MAIN GOLD-LINED CHURCHES OF PORTO, WITH A SPECTACULAR EFFECT WITH EXTRAORDINARY HARMONY.
Built next to the most visible section of the Fernandine Walls, the Church of Santa Clara was completed in 1457, as well as the monastery with which it was set. This was due to a request from the Franciscan Clarissa nuns who wanted to replace the previous monastery, from the very large 13th century.
With the suppression of several smaller monasteries in the various localities between the 15th and 16th centuries, the nuns were aggregating in Santa Clara taking their rents there, one of them being a toll for all the goods that passed through the Douro River.
At the end of the 19th century, with the death of the last nun, the monastery was extinguished. Subsequently, state heritage, made the necessary works and was adapted to an Health Center and other institutions.
The entrance to the church is made through a Baroque door, dating from 1697 and reformulated in the 18th century, with Renaissance elements such as Solomonic columns and Corinthian capitals. Inside we can glimpse all the magnificence of this church, all covered by gold carving from the first half of the 18th century.
Crystal Palace Gardens > Awarded in 2023 by the prestigious british " Green Flag Award " and with title of Green Heritage Site, an accreditation granted to green spaces. Installed in the center of Porto, these gardens were designed by the berliner Emil David (1839-1873 a landscape architect, author of the design of most of the gardens of the city of Porto, in the second half of the 19th century), as part of the construction of the Crystal Palace building itself. This park stands out for its cleanliness, safety, maintenance, management and conservation of biodiversity, community involvement, landscape and cultural elements, as well as an active management plan, which demonstrates the intention to invest heavily in permanent improvement. Currently, the Emil David Garden at the main entrance, the Avenues of Tílias and Plátanos, the forest and the design of the balconies over the Douro are still well preserved from the original project. On Avenida das Tílias, we find the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library, the Acoustic Shell and the Chapel of Carlos Alberto of Sardinia.
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Jardines del Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel II Crystal Palace Gardens > Awarded in 2023 by the prestigious british " Green Flag Award " and with title of Green Heritage Site, an accreditation granted to green spaces. Installed in the center of Porto, these gardens were designed by the berliner Emil David (1839-1873 a landscape architect, author of the design of most of the gardens of the city of Porto, in the second half of the 19th century), as part of the construction of the Crystal Palace building itself. This park stands out for its cleanliness, safety, maintenance, management and conservation of biodiversity, community involvement, landscape and cultural elements, as well as an active management plan, which demonstrates the intention to invest heavily in permanent improvement. Currently, the Emil David Garden at the main entrance, the Avenues of Tílias and Plátanos, the forest and the design of the balconies over the Douro are still well preserved from the original project. On Avenida das Tílias, we find the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library, the Acoustic Shell and the Chapel of Carlos Alberto of Sardinia.
Sightseeing tours and Porto seen from Above: Stunning Panoramas of the Invicta City
Explore Porto's unique beauty through meticulously planned sightseeing tours and breathtaking aerial views. This category offers an exclusive selection of experiences that allow you to admire Invicta Cidade from a privileged perspective, revealing its hidden treasures, iconic architecture and the vibrant tapestry of colors that define Porto. A journey through the skies and streets of this enchanting destination.
Take a Boat Trip on the Douro river inside the historic Rabelo boat. Rabelo boat is a Portuguese cargo vessel, typical of the Douro River that traditionally transported the wine barrels of Porto from Alto Douro, where the vineyards are located, to Vila Nova de Gaia - Porto, where the wine was stored and later marketed and sent to other countries.
There are plenty of options depending on your time or appetite for fluvial excitement. You can cruise beneath the bridges – Luíz I, Maria Pia, Arrábida and Infante.
Río Duero
Take a Boat Trip on the Douro river inside the historic Rabelo boat. Rabelo boat is a Portuguese cargo vessel, typical of the Douro River that traditionally transported the wine barrels of Porto from Alto Douro, where the vineyards are located, to Vila Nova de Gaia - Porto, where the wine was stored and later marketed and sent to other countries.
There are plenty of options depending on your time or appetite for fluvial excitement. You can cruise beneath the bridges – Luíz I, Maria Pia, Arrábida and Infante.
The Vila Nova de Gaia Aerial Lift is an unmissable experience for visitors who want to admire the breathtaking views of two incredible cities, Porto and Gaia. The aerial lift links the higher and lower part of the city of Vila. In the lower part, the platform is settled by the Gaia Quay, and in the upper part it is located by the Morro Garden and the Metro Station Jardim do Morro, near the access to the Serra do Pilar Monastery. This trip offers a peaceful and panoramic journey that provides a unique view of the cityscape, the Douro River, the Port Wine Cellars and the iconic bridges that connect the two cities. As you gently ascend through the spacious cabins (max. 8 passengers per cabin), you can appreciate the architectural beauty and vibrant colors of these historic cities. From above, the panoramic views are simply stunning, allowing you to capture breathtaking photos and create unforgettable memories. It's a relaxing and exciting way to explore the region and appreciate the majesty of Porto and Gaia from a unique perspective.
> The Gaia Aerial Lift has two stations: the Alta Station / High Station, next to the Morro garden on Av. da República and the Baixa Station / Down Station, next to the Municipal Market of Cais de Gaia. To get to the high station, you can walk across the Luís I Bridge from the top or with the subway from Line D to Jardim do Morro station. The Baixa Station is accessible by the beautiful pier that borders the Douro River. The route of the aerial lift is 600 meters, and the trip is made in about 6 minutes each way.
> The opening hours depend on the season of the year:
-Summer time (04/26 to 09/24): from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-Intermediate Hours (24/03 to 25/04 and 25/09 to 24/10): from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Winter hours (25/10 to 23/03): from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
You can buy the tickets 🎫 directly at the box office at one of the Gaia Cable Car stations or online on the their website.
Enjoy the ride 🚡
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Teleférico de Gaia - Jardim do Morro station
236 R. Rocha Leão The Vila Nova de Gaia Aerial Lift is an unmissable experience for visitors who want to admire the breathtaking views of two incredible cities, Porto and Gaia. The aerial lift links the higher and lower part of the city of Vila. In the lower part, the platform is settled by the Gaia Quay, and in the upper part it is located by the Morro Garden and the Metro Station Jardim do Morro, near the access to the Serra do Pilar Monastery. This trip offers a peaceful and panoramic journey that provides a unique view of the cityscape, the Douro River, the Port Wine Cellars and the iconic bridges that connect the two cities. As you gently ascend through the spacious cabins (max. 8 passengers per cabin), you can appreciate the architectural beauty and vibrant colors of these historic cities. From above, the panoramic views are simply stunning, allowing you to capture breathtaking photos and create unforgettable memories. It's a relaxing and exciting way to explore the region and appreciate the majesty of Porto and Gaia from a unique perspective.
> The Gaia Aerial Lift has two stations: the Alta Station / High Station, next to the Morro garden on Av. da República and the Baixa Station / Down Station, next to the Municipal Market of Cais de Gaia. To get to the high station, you can walk across the Luís I Bridge from the top or with the subway from Line D to Jardim do Morro station. The Baixa Station is accessible by the beautiful pier that borders the Douro River. The route of the aerial lift is 600 meters, and the trip is made in about 6 minutes each way.
> The opening hours depend on the season of the year:
-Summer time (04/26 to 09/24): from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-Intermediate Hours (24/03 to 25/04 and 25/09 to 24/10): from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Winter hours (25/10 to 23/03): from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
You can buy the tickets 🎫 directly at the box office at one of the Gaia Cable Car stations or online on the their website.
Enjoy the ride 🚡
The Porto Botanical Garden, located in the Porto University area, is a green oasis that offers a peaceful escape from the fast pace of the city. This historic space, open since 1951, covers around 4 hectares of land filled with a vast collection of plants, including tropical species, cacti, succulents and orchids in its greenhouses. The garden not only serves as a research and conservation center, but also as a place of leisure, with areas dedicated to medicinal and aromatic plants, and an intriguing garden of sensations. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and educational activities, making it an unmissable destination for lovers of nature and tranquility in the heart of Porto.
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Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo AlegreThe Porto Botanical Garden, located in the Porto University area, is a green oasis that offers a peaceful escape from the fast pace of the city. This historic space, open since 1951, covers around 4 hectares of land filled with a vast collection of plants, including tropical species, cacti, succulents and orchids in its greenhouses. The garden not only serves as a research and conservation center, but also as a place of leisure, with areas dedicated to medicinal and aromatic plants, and an intriguing garden of sensations. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and educational activities, making it an unmissable destination for lovers of nature and tranquility in the heart of Porto.
The Clérigos Tower is a notable Baroque monument designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni in the 18th century. At 76 meters high, it offers a panoramic view of the city from its top, accessible via a 240-step staircase. The tower is part of a complex that includes the Clérigos Church, famous for its facade and richly decorated interiors. It is one of the city's icons and an unmissable landmark for visitors.
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Torre de los Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe Clérigos Tower is a notable Baroque monument designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni in the 18th century. At 76 meters high, it offers a panoramic view of the city from its top, accessible via a 240-step staircase. The tower is part of a complex that includes the Clérigos Church, famous for its facade and richly decorated interiors. It is one of the city's icons and an unmissable landmark for visitors.
The Luís I Bridge is an imposing landmark in Porto, stretching over the Douro River to connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Opened in 1886, the bridge is a masterpiece of 19th century engineering, designed by Belgian engineer Théophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. It is characterized by its metal structure on two levels: the upper part intended for pedestrian and light vehicle traffic, and the lower part for vehicles and, initially, for trains. Its elegant architecture and the panoramic view it offers of the Douro River and riverside cities make it one of the most photographed and admired tourist spots in the region.
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Puente Luis I
Ponte Luís IThe Luís I Bridge is an imposing landmark in Porto, stretching over the Douro River to connect Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Opened in 1886, the bridge is a masterpiece of 19th century engineering, designed by Belgian engineer Théophile Seyrig, a disciple of Gustave Eiffel. It is characterized by its metal structure on two levels: the upper part intended for pedestrian and light vehicle traffic, and the lower part for vehicles and, initially, for trains. Its elegant architecture and the panoramic view it offers of the Douro River and riverside cities make it one of the most photographed and admired tourist spots in the region.
Olive Garden / Jardim das Oliveiras, located next to Torre dos Clérigos in Porto, is a peaceful and welcoming space that offers a green refuge in the heart of the city. Although modest in size, this garden enchants visitors with its centuries-old olive trees, which give the place its name, and impressive views of the Torre dos Clérigos and the surrounding city. It is a perfect place for a relaxing break, away from the urban hustle and bustle, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to enjoy Porto's architectural beauty in a serene and natural environment. Jardim das Oliveiras is, without a doubt, a small urban oasis that enriches the experience of anyone visiting the historic area of the city.
Jardín de los Olivos
Olive Garden / Jardim das Oliveiras, located next to Torre dos Clérigos in Porto, is a peaceful and welcoming space that offers a green refuge in the heart of the city. Although modest in size, this garden enchants visitors with its centuries-old olive trees, which give the place its name, and impressive views of the Torre dos Clérigos and the surrounding city. It is a perfect place for a relaxing break, away from the urban hustle and bustle, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to enjoy Porto's architectural beauty in a serene and natural environment. Jardim das Oliveiras is, without a doubt, a small urban oasis that enriches the experience of anyone visiting the historic area of the city.
The Palácio de Cristal Gardens are one of the most emblematic green spaces in Porto, offering a combination of vast garden areas, stunning views over the Douro River and a rich variety of flora. Located around the Rosa Mota Pavilion, formerly the Crystal Palace, these romantic gardens extend over approximately 8 hectares and are adorned with winding paths, sculptures, fountains and a diversity of plants and trees, creating a peaceful and inspiring environment.
One of the highlights of the Gardens is the Chapel of Carlos Alberto da Sardinia, in addition to the viewpoints that offer panoramic views over the river and the city. Visitors can also find spaces dedicated to literature, such as the Almeida Garrett Library, and several structures that host cultural events and exhibitions. The Crystal Palace Gardens are, therefore, not only a place of natural beauty and serenity but also a center of culture and leisure, reflecting the historical and artistic richness of Porto.
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Jardines del Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe Palácio de Cristal Gardens are one of the most emblematic green spaces in Porto, offering a combination of vast garden areas, stunning views over the Douro River and a rich variety of flora. Located around the Rosa Mota Pavilion, formerly the Crystal Palace, these romantic gardens extend over approximately 8 hectares and are adorned with winding paths, sculptures, fountains and a diversity of plants and trees, creating a peaceful and inspiring environment.
One of the highlights of the Gardens is the Chapel of Carlos Alberto da Sardinia, in addition to the viewpoints that offer panoramic views over the river and the city. Visitors can also find spaces dedicated to literature, such as the Almeida Garrett Library, and several structures that host cultural events and exhibitions. The Crystal Palace Gardens are, therefore, not only a place of natural beauty and serenity but also a center of culture and leisure, reflecting the historical and artistic richness of Porto.
House of Music 🎼 is one of the most impressive and contemporary concert halls in Portugal, known worldwide for its avant-garde architecture and exceptional acoustics. Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas as part of Porto's European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2001, it was only opened in 2005. Its unique geometric form, which defies traditional conventions of concert hall design, quickly became an architectural icon. of the city.
In addition to its distinctive architecture, Casa da Música is recognized for the diversity and quality of the events it hosts, ranging from classical music to jazz, electronic music and world music. It has several rooms and spaces adaptable for different types of performances and cultural events. The programming is rich and varied, designed to attract not only music aficionados, but also the general public interested in innovative cultural experiences. Casa da Música not only enriches Porto's cultural scene but also establishes the city as an international meeting point for music lovers.
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Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaHouse of Music 🎼 is one of the most impressive and contemporary concert halls in Portugal, known worldwide for its avant-garde architecture and exceptional acoustics. Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas as part of Porto's European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2001, it was only opened in 2005. Its unique geometric form, which defies traditional conventions of concert hall design, quickly became an architectural icon. of the city.
In addition to its distinctive architecture, Casa da Música is recognized for the diversity and quality of the events it hosts, ranging from classical music to jazz, electronic music and world music. It has several rooms and spaces adaptable for different types of performances and cultural events. The programming is rich and varied, designed to attract not only music aficionados, but also the general public interested in innovative cultural experiences. Casa da Música not only enriches Porto's cultural scene but also establishes the city as an international meeting point for music lovers.
Gastronomy :: Restaurant’s | Coffeehouse’s | Bar’s & Rooftop’s
. Where do we think Gastronomy meets Art .
> Breakfast | Brunch. Very close to your location (just 5min walking), we recommend the best place to have a fantastic breakfast or brunch. One of the best places is called " Negra Café Baixa " and offers an excellent menu with options for all tastes and preferences.
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Negra Café Baixa
117 R. Guedes de Azevedo > Breakfast | Brunch. Very close to your location (just 5min walking), we recommend the best place to have a fantastic breakfast or brunch. One of the best places is called " Negra Café Baixa " and offers an excellent menu with options for all tastes and preferences.
Restaurant with an excellent panoramic view over the city. Exquisitely brings refined decoration together with high quality service.
( just 450m away from 1118Lofts )
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Restaurante Portucale
598 Rua da Alegria Restaurant with an excellent panoramic view over the city. Exquisitely brings refined decoration together with high quality service.
( just 450m away from 1118Lofts )
This restaurant provides a fantastic scenery with a privileged view over the Douro.
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Intrigo
90 R. de Tomás Gonzaga This restaurant provides a fantastic scenery with a privileged view over the Douro.
FLOW Restaurant & Bar
63 Rua da Conceição One of the best restaurants in Porto.
A truly typical Porto restaurant, one of the older and more traditional ones, it welcomes everyone, of all ages and from all social status.
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Antunes
614 R. do Bonjardim A truly typical Porto restaurant, one of the older and more traditional ones, it welcomes everyone, of all ages and from all social status.
It is hard to come into this downtown traditional restaurant and not have to wait. Buraco is known for homemade courses constantly being served at affordable prices.
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O Buraco
95 R. do Bolhão It is hard to come into this downtown traditional restaurant and not have to wait. Buraco is known for homemade courses constantly being served at affordable prices.
Located near Avenida dos Aliados, Brasão is a success story in Porto because it is one of the few restaurants to compete on quality in snacks, offering hardcore “francesinha” sandwiches.
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Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho Ortigão Located near Avenida dos Aliados, Brasão is a success story in Porto because it is one of the few restaurants to compete on quality in snacks, offering hardcore “francesinha” sandwiches.
Located near Torre dos Clérigos, Cana Verde is based on typical and authentic portuguese food at affordable prices.
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Cana Verde
121 Rua dos Caldeireiros Located near Torre dos Clérigos, Cana Verde is based on typical and authentic portuguese food at affordable prices.
Candelabro | Candle holder, is the bar which epitomizes the concept of the late afternoon drink. You’ll notice from the décor that this used to be a second-hand book shop but you can find books on the shelves. Some of them, you can actually buy. Others you can take with you to the table and enjoy them (most of the books are about photography and cinema). If you’re a wine lover, this might be the right place for you. The space is cosy, really charming and laid-back with a touch of the old times. You will feel at home. That’s the best way to describe it. They have wine by the glass, which is something that is not really easy to find in Porto.
Café Candelabro is a meeting point for the young and artsy. Architects, actors, writers. It seems that this cafe attracts the creative spirits in the city. From 6 pm onwards it’s more difficult to find an available table. You can join everybody on the sidewalk and enjoy your glass of wine (or any other drink) outside. The terrace is just opposite from one of Porto’s most beautiful news stands. It’s red. You won’t miss it!
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Candelabro
3 Rua da Conceição Candelabro | Candle holder, is the bar which epitomizes the concept of the late afternoon drink. You’ll notice from the décor that this used to be a second-hand book shop but you can find books on the shelves. Some of them, you can actually buy. Others you can take with you to the table and enjoy them (most of the books are about photography and cinema). If you’re a wine lover, this might be the right place for you. The space is cosy, really charming and laid-back with a touch of the old times. You will feel at home. That’s the best way to describe it. They have wine by the glass, which is something that is not really easy to find in Porto.
Café Candelabro is a meeting point for the young and artsy. Architects, actors, writers. It seems that this cafe attracts the creative spirits in the city. From 6 pm onwards it’s more difficult to find an available table. You can join everybody on the sidewalk and enjoy your glass of wine (or any other drink) outside. The terrace is just opposite from one of Porto’s most beautiful news stands. It’s red. You won’t miss it!
Near Hospital Santo António, this ancient 16th century chapel was turned into an ideal wine bar for couples or small groups of friends to enjoy a quiet night out.
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Capela Incomum
Near Hospital Santo António, this ancient 16th century chapel was turned into an ideal wine bar for couples or small groups of friends to enjoy a quiet night out.
Near Torre dos Clérigos you will find a lovely olive tree garden where lays this bar. One of the best-known spots right in the city centre perfect for a relaxed late afternoon. Choose one of the high chairs, a wooden bench or spread out a blanket and sit on the grass, but don’t leave before sunset casts it’s glow on the iconic Clérigos Tower that is right there beside you. And while you are waiting for the sunset, order one of the many available cocktails, wines by the glass, ciders and spirits ti choose from.
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Base Porto
151 R. das Carmelitas Near Torre dos Clérigos you will find a lovely olive tree garden where lays this bar. One of the best-known spots right in the city centre perfect for a relaxed late afternoon. Choose one of the high chairs, a wooden bench or spread out a blanket and sit on the grass, but don’t leave before sunset casts it’s glow on the iconic Clérigos Tower that is right there beside you. And while you are waiting for the sunset, order one of the many available cocktails, wines by the glass, ciders and spirits ti choose from.
Located near the river, Miradouro Ignez started in 2016 and quickly became part of the routine of many locals, thanks to the terrace view of the river and the old town.
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Miradouro Ignez
252 Rua da Restauração Located near the river, Miradouro Ignez started in 2016 and quickly became part of the routine of many locals, thanks to the terrace view of the river and the old town.
Mirajazz is located near the river and jazz dominates the theme. It is open air, has a great view of the river and wonderful light.
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Mirajazz
11 Escadas do Caminho Novo Mirajazz is located near the river and jazz dominates the theme. It is open air, has a great view of the river and wonderful light.
360 Lounge Terrace - Located in Gaia riverside, here the senses are tested by a visual experience that unites the Douro and the Porto and Gaia riverfronts.
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Espaco Porto Cruz
23 Largo Miguel Bombarda 360 Lounge Terrace - Located in Gaia riverside, here the senses are tested by a visual experience that unites the Douro and the Porto and Gaia riverfronts.
Apego “ meaning Attachment, is a small restaurant located in Santa Catarina street, 1198 ( near 1118Lofts ). Here the food is simple, made with quality local ingredients and respecting the progress of the seasons. In front of the kitchen is Aurora Goy.
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Apego Restaurante
1198 Rua de Santa Catarina Apego “ meaning Attachment, is a small restaurant located in Santa Catarina street, 1198 ( near 1118Lofts ). Here the food is simple, made with quality local ingredients and respecting the progress of the seasons. In front of the kitchen is Aurora Goy.
It is a well-kept secret of the city: Rooftop Flores, on Rua da Vitória, preserves a garden, where the tranquility and relaxation of the space equals the beauty of the view. The Porto Cathedral stands out at the top of the houses that can be seen from the lawn terrace, in the cool shade of the orange trees 🌳 with a menu full of snacks and drinks. In this garden, there are also sun loungers overlooking the city to enjoy the spring days and also the summer heat.
Bar Rooftop Flores
It is a well-kept secret of the city: Rooftop Flores, on Rua da Vitória, preserves a garden, where the tranquility and relaxation of the space equals the beauty of the view. The Porto Cathedral stands out at the top of the houses that can be seen from the lawn terrace, in the cool shade of the orange trees 🌳 with a menu full of snacks and drinks. In this garden, there are also sun loungers overlooking the city to enjoy the spring days and also the summer heat.
Enjoy summer and late afternoons in one of the most trendy rooftop in the city and in the the best way at ViaCatarina (shopping - 14th floor) > overlooking the wonderful city of Invicta!
Summer calls for heat, sun, parties, friends, cocktails... and rest. And now you can have all this and much more... LIFT Rooftop ViaCatarina opened on the 14th floor of car park to offer you a unique experience, with a breathtaking view of the city of Porto.
In this new space, you will find a catering area, where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or even snack on light and healthy meals. There is also a bar available, where you can enjoy freshly prepared cocktails and drinks. In addition to all this, there is a lot of music, with regular DJ Sets and parties that will liven up Invicta's nights.
The LIFT Rooftop ViaCatarina is open from: Monday ‑ Sunday
11:00 AM ‑ 10:00 PM
Thursday ‑ Saturday
11:00 AM ‑ 11:00 PM
LIFT rooftop viacatarina
508 Rua de Fernandes Tomás Enjoy summer and late afternoons in one of the most trendy rooftop in the city and in the the best way at ViaCatarina (shopping - 14th floor) > overlooking the wonderful city of Invicta!
Summer calls for heat, sun, parties, friends, cocktails... and rest. And now you can have all this and much more... LIFT Rooftop ViaCatarina opened on the 14th floor of car park to offer you a unique experience, with a breathtaking view of the city of Porto.
In this new space, you will find a catering area, where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or even snack on light and healthy meals. There is also a bar available, where you can enjoy freshly prepared cocktails and drinks. In addition to all this, there is a lot of music, with regular DJ Sets and parties that will liven up Invicta's nights.
The LIFT Rooftop ViaCatarina is open from: Monday ‑ Sunday
11:00 AM ‑ 10:00 PM
Thursday ‑ Saturday
11:00 AM ‑ 11:00 PM
If you enjoy a good street terrace where you can appreciate the hustle and bustle of city life, then Canti might just be the place you're looking for. Located right in the heart of Porto, in an area full of trendy restaurants and vintage clothing shops, Canti is in one of the city's most charming squares and offers the perfect atmosphere for meeting up with friends on a summer afternoon. As you would expect from an Italian-inspired space, pizzas and pastas take centre stage (costing from €12 to €13), along with such desserts as chocolate mousse and the famous tiramisu (from €4 to €6.90). And there are plenty of sangrias and cocktails to quench that thirst.
Canti
If you enjoy a good street terrace where you can appreciate the hustle and bustle of city life, then Canti might just be the place you're looking for. Located right in the heart of Porto, in an area full of trendy restaurants and vintage clothing shops, Canti is in one of the city's most charming squares and offers the perfect atmosphere for meeting up with friends on a summer afternoon. As you would expect from an Italian-inspired space, pizzas and pastas take centre stage (costing from €12 to €13), along with such desserts as chocolate mousse and the famous tiramisu (from €4 to €6.90). And there are plenty of sangrias and cocktails to quench that thirst.
An urban garden located in the center of Porto with signature cuisine by Chef Rui Paula. The perfect union between urban life and nature.
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KUG - Kitchen & Urban Garden
178 R. de Dom Manuel II An urban garden located in the center of Porto with signature cuisine by Chef Rui Paula. The perfect union between urban life and nature.
Several gastronomic cultures of the world with references to Asia and South America arrive at the table with a hint of Portugal at MISTU. Chef Rui Mingatos seduces the palate with a mix of unexplored sensations.
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MISTU
161 R. do Comércio do Porto Several gastronomic cultures of the world with references to Asia and South America arrive at the table with a hint of Portugal at MISTU. Chef Rui Mingatos seduces the palate with a mix of unexplored sensations.
Monarca is a brunch bar located in the heart of the city of Porto that promotes two different sensory experiences. Born in the cradle of Porto, the space materializes in the “ Palácio dos Príncipes “, around a cosmopolitan and sophisticated terrace. This place promises the city the best of both worlds:
> Food by day. Drinks by night
🕕 Time:
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: Closed.
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 02:00
Monarca
Monarca is a brunch bar located in the heart of the city of Porto that promotes two different sensory experiences. Born in the cradle of Porto, the space materializes in the “ Palácio dos Príncipes “, around a cosmopolitan and sophisticated terrace. This place promises the city the best of both worlds:
> Food by day. Drinks by night
🕕 Time:
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: Closed.
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 02:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 02:00
World restaurant.
As its name implies, Mundo is the restaurant that puts at your disposal proposals from various parts of the globe and reflects multiculturalism, not only through its dishes, but also through eclectic, modern and lively decoration. Its walls feature paintings and graffiti that take us to different latitudes.
With a menu inspired by the kitchen of the World, its dishes suggest a fusion in its purest state, where the influences ally and combine between various
techniques, ingredients and flavors. 🕝 Time: Sun-Thu 12.00-00.00; Fri-Sab 12.00-01.00
Mundo
58 Rua da Picaria World restaurant.
As its name implies, Mundo is the restaurant that puts at your disposal proposals from various parts of the globe and reflects multiculturalism, not only through its dishes, but also through eclectic, modern and lively decoration. Its walls feature paintings and graffiti that take us to different latitudes.
With a menu inspired by the kitchen of the World, its dishes suggest a fusion in its purest state, where the influences ally and combine between various
techniques, ingredients and flavors. 🕝 Time: Sun-Thu 12.00-00.00; Fri-Sab 12.00-01.00
“ Mal Cozinhado “ Restaurant: A Gastronomic and Musical Experience of FADO in Porto
Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Porto, in a XIV century building on the riverside historical area of Porto, 2 meters above the Douro river water, Mal Cozinhado offers a unique gastronomic and musical experience.
**Environment:**
The restaurant has a rustic and welcoming atmosphere, with exposed stone walls and soft lighting. The tables are arranged around a stage, where fado artists perform live throughout the night.
**Food:**
Mal Cozinhado's menu features traditional Portuguese dishes with a contemporary twist. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, and the dishes are prepared with care and attention to detail. Some house specialties include:
* **Octopus à Lagareiro:** Grilled octopus with potatoes and roasted peppers.
* **Cod with Bread:**
Cod confit with punched potatoes and bread.
**Music:**
Fado is a traditional Portuguese musical genre known for its melancholic lyrics and emotional melodies. At Mal Cozinhado, you can enjoy live fado performances while enjoying your meal.
**Recommendation:**
Mal Cozinhado is a great option for those looking for an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience in Porto. Book your table in advance, especially if you want to watch a Fado show.
**Additional Information:**
* **Address:** Rua do Outeirinho 13, 4050-450 Porto, Portugal
* **Opening hours:** 20:00 - 00:00 (closed on Mondays)
**Tips:**
* If you want the full experience, book a table for dinner and watch a fado show.
*The restaurant also offers tasting menus for groups.
* If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the restaurant in advance.
**It's worth visiting?**
Yes, Mal Cozinhado is a unique restaurant that offers an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience in Porto. The food is delicious, the music is exciting and the atmosphere is welcoming.
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Mal Cozinhado
13 R. do Outeirinho“ Mal Cozinhado “ Restaurant: A Gastronomic and Musical Experience of FADO in Porto
Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Porto, in a XIV century building on the riverside historical area of Porto, 2 meters above the Douro river water, Mal Cozinhado offers a unique gastronomic and musical experience.
**Environment:**
The restaurant has a rustic and welcoming atmosphere, with exposed stone walls and soft lighting. The tables are arranged around a stage, where fado artists perform live throughout the night.
**Food:**
Mal Cozinhado's menu features traditional Portuguese dishes with a contemporary twist. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, and the dishes are prepared with care and attention to detail. Some house specialties include:
* **Octopus à Lagareiro:** Grilled octopus with potatoes and roasted peppers.
* **Cod with Bread:**
Cod confit with punched potatoes and bread.
**Music:**
Fado is a traditional Portuguese musical genre known for its melancholic lyrics and emotional melodies. At Mal Cozinhado, you can enjoy live fado performances while enjoying your meal.
**Recommendation:**
Mal Cozinhado is a great option for those looking for an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience in Porto. Book your table in advance, especially if you want to watch a Fado show.
**Additional Information:**
* **Address:** Rua do Outeirinho 13, 4050-450 Porto, Portugal
* **Opening hours:** 20:00 - 00:00 (closed on Mondays)
**Tips:**
* If you want the full experience, book a table for dinner and watch a fado show.
*The restaurant also offers tasting menus for groups.
* If you have any dietary restrictions, please inform the restaurant in advance.
**It's worth visiting?**
Yes, Mal Cozinhado is a unique restaurant that offers an authentic gastronomic and cultural experience in Porto. The food is delicious, the music is exciting and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Neighborhood’s | Bairros
One of Porto’s most beautiful neighborhoods is Praça da Ribeira. As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the area is filled with winding medieval streets and small cobblestone alleyways. Ribeira is extremely scenic as it sits on the river front of the Rio Douro and comes complete with numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars.
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Ribeira
One of Porto’s most beautiful neighborhoods is Praça da Ribeira. As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the area is filled with winding medieval streets and small cobblestone alleyways. Ribeira is extremely scenic as it sits on the river front of the Rio Douro and comes complete with numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Wine Tourism
This kind of tourism involves visiting vineyards, wineries, and wine regions to learn about and experience wine production and tasting. It often includes activities such as wine tastings, vineyard tours, and food pairings
At Caves Ferreira, you travel back to the origins of the Portuguese tradition. In this cellar, you will learn more about the history of Port wine and the Douro region and discover one of its most iconic figures - Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. The tour includes tastings of some of the best Douro wines and visits to the Old Bar, an iconic tasting room that dates back to the 19th century.
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Ferreira
70 Av. de Ramos PintoAt Caves Ferreira, you travel back to the origins of the Portuguese tradition. In this cellar, you will learn more about the history of Port wine and the Douro region and discover one of its most iconic figures - Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. The tour includes tastings of some of the best Douro wines and visits to the Old Bar, an iconic tasting room that dates back to the 19th century.
Caves Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, in an 1811 granite building overlooking the river and facing Porto's historic center. In this tour, you will discover more about Sandeman wine tradition and the aging process, and you will have the opportunity to taste some Ruby and Tawny wines in the contemporary room or in a private room where you can also admire our antique bottle collection.
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Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel BombardaCaves Sandeman is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, in an 1811 granite building overlooking the river and facing Porto's historic center. In this tour, you will discover more about Sandeman wine tradition and the aging process, and you will have the opportunity to taste some Ruby and Tawny wines in the contemporary room or in a private room where you can also admire our antique bottle collection.
Real Companhia Velha is probably the most original wine tasting tour in Porto. With a century-old tradition and the most important role in the history of Port wine, the guided tour of the centennial cellar of Real Companhia Velha begins with a video that portrays the process of Port wine-making in the Company. The tour continues across the main aging warehouse to the "Vintage Museum" and ends with a tasting of Port wines of exceptional quality.
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Real Companhia Velha
314 R. Azevedo MagalhãesReal Companhia Velha is probably the most original wine tasting tour in Porto. With a century-old tradition and the most important role in the history of Port wine, the guided tour of the centennial cellar of Real Companhia Velha begins with a video that portrays the process of Port wine-making in the Company. The tour continues across the main aging warehouse to the "Vintage Museum" and ends with a tasting of Port wines of exceptional quality.
Espaço Porto Cruz offers much more than a wine tasting tour - it is an experience all in itself. Designed as a place for information, exhibitions, and leisure, it offers new experiences around Port wine combining it with artistic creations in areas such as fashion, art, and gastronomy. The tours at Espaço Porto Cruz include wine tastings and visits to the multimedia center, chocolate workshops, and chocolate and cheese tastings. Moreover, you will enjoy the best sunset view over Porto historical center and the beautiful Douro River from the Porto Cruz terrace.
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Espaco Porto Cruz
23 Largo Miguel BombardaEspaço Porto Cruz offers much more than a wine tasting tour - it is an experience all in itself. Designed as a place for information, exhibitions, and leisure, it offers new experiences around Port wine combining it with artistic creations in areas such as fashion, art, and gastronomy. The tours at Espaço Porto Cruz include wine tastings and visits to the multimedia center, chocolate workshops, and chocolate and cheese tastings. Moreover, you will enjoy the best sunset view over Porto historical center and the beautiful Douro River from the Porto Cruz terrace.
Churchill's is a Port Wine Cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, known for its elegance and style, serving as a backdrop for the best Churchill's has to offer - its wines. For those keen to enhance their knowledge of the Douro Region and the history of Churchill’s, the visitor center provides a perfect platform. Here you can also enjoy tailor-made tastings of Churchill's the Douro and Port Wine and Port in the Tasting Room, which has a spectacular view of the Douro River.
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Churchill's
5 R. da Fonte NovaChurchill's is a Port Wine Cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia, known for its elegance and style, serving as a backdrop for the best Churchill's has to offer - its wines. For those keen to enhance their knowledge of the Douro Region and the history of Churchill’s, the visitor center provides a perfect platform. Here you can also enjoy tailor-made tastings of Churchill's the Douro and Port Wine and Port in the Tasting Room, which has a spectacular view of the Douro River.
Caves Cálem at Gaia waterfront is one of the most famous and most visited cellars for wine tours in Porto. Visits to Caves Cálem include a guided tour to the cellar and its ancient traditions, followed by a tasting of Port wine - white and special reserve. In this tour, you can also enjoy another wonder of the Portuguese culture - a fado concert - which will grant you a different and pleasant evening with two of the greatest icons of the Portuguese culture: wine and fado.
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Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo LeiteCaves Cálem at Gaia waterfront is one of the most famous and most visited cellars for wine tours in Porto. Visits to Caves Cálem include a guided tour to the cellar and its ancient traditions, followed by a tasting of Port wine - white and special reserve. In this tour, you can also enjoy another wonder of the Portuguese culture - a fado concert - which will grant you a different and pleasant evening with two of the greatest icons of the Portuguese culture: wine and fado.
The Burmester Museum and Wine Cellar are built in a privileged place overlooking the Douro River and the historic Luis I Bridge. It was created with the clear ambition of making the history of the brand Burmester known to the public. The tours at Caves Burmester include a guided visit to the Cellar Museum, where you can learn about the peculiarities of Port Wine, and ends with tastings of three excellent Port wines paired with the best chocolates.
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Burmester
Largo Dom Luís IThe Burmester Museum and Wine Cellar are built in a privileged place overlooking the Douro River and the historic Luis I Bridge. It was created with the clear ambition of making the history of the brand Burmester known to the public. The tours at Caves Burmester include a guided visit to the Cellar Museum, where you can learn about the peculiarities of Port Wine, and ends with tastings of three excellent Port wines paired with the best chocolates.
Graham's port lodge and tasting room is an impressive location, with high ceilings and big windows through which the lodge’s stunning view of the city can be fully appreciated. Here you can relish the range of Ports available to taste, while your expert guide talks you through your wines. Graham’s has a wide range of different tasting options, from Classic to Premium, Vintage, and Tawny Ports. It is an unparalleled tasting experience! If you wish to learn more about Graham's, you can book a tasting in the private Vintage Room. With its quiet atmosphere and professional tasting conditions, you can relax in an armchair with a glass of fine Vintage Port or a rare Single Harvest Aged Tawny, which will make for a memorable experience.
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Bodega Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do AgroGraham's port lodge and tasting room is an impressive location, with high ceilings and big windows through which the lodge’s stunning view of the city can be fully appreciated. Here you can relish the range of Ports available to taste, while your expert guide talks you through your wines. Graham’s has a wide range of different tasting options, from Classic to Premium, Vintage, and Tawny Ports. It is an unparalleled tasting experience! If you wish to learn more about Graham's, you can book a tasting in the private Vintage Room. With its quiet atmosphere and professional tasting conditions, you can relax in an armchair with a glass of fine Vintage Port or a rare Single Harvest Aged Tawny, which will make for a memorable experience.
Taylor's port wine cellars and lodges stand on a commanding ridge across the Douro River from Porto, affording outstanding views of the city, which has also a fantastic modern museum circuit. The story of the brand and port is told through an audio-guided visit available in eight languages that includes an array of educational films, images, and exhibits about the Douro Valley and the work in the wineries. The visitor is allowed to choose from a range of port tastings including a choice of many Tawny or Vintage Ports, accompanied by classic pairings such as roasted almonds, cheese, and chocolate. The visitor has also the option to take a masterclass led by in-house wine professionals where they'll learn about vintage or a tawny port.
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Taylor's Port
250 Rua do ChoupeloTaylor's port wine cellars and lodges stand on a commanding ridge across the Douro River from Porto, affording outstanding views of the city, which has also a fantastic modern museum circuit. The story of the brand and port is told through an audio-guided visit available in eight languages that includes an array of educational films, images, and exhibits about the Douro Valley and the work in the wineries. The visitor is allowed to choose from a range of port tastings including a choice of many Tawny or Vintage Ports, accompanied by classic pairings such as roasted almonds, cheese, and chocolate. The visitor has also the option to take a masterclass led by in-house wine professionals where they'll learn about vintage or a tawny port.
T O U R S • Unique Experiences !
If you want great and memorable experiences, check it here. We provide the following Tours:
DOURO VALLEY Day Tour.
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Visiting the famous Douro Valley is definitely a must do for someone visiting Portugal.
Douro Valley is one of the oldest wine producing regions is the home of the famous Douro Wine, world-class olive-oil and unmistakable gastronomy greatness.
The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years. In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated.
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• Departure & Return Details:
> Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Included:
> Fully Equipped Comfortable Car with AC
Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese )
> Panoramic Tour Along the High Douro Vineyard
> Traditional Lunch
Regional Vineyard Visit & Wine Tasting
> Olive Oil Museum Visit
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Vale do Douro
DOURO VALLEY Day Tour.
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Visiting the famous Douro Valley is definitely a must do for someone visiting Portugal.
Douro Valley is one of the oldest wine producing regions is the home of the famous Douro Wine, world-class olive-oil and unmistakable gastronomy greatness.
The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years. In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated.
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• Departure & Return Details:
> Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Included:
> Fully Equipped Comfortable Car with AC
Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese )
> Panoramic Tour Along the High Douro Vineyard
> Traditional Lunch
Regional Vineyard Visit & Wine Tasting
> Olive Oil Museum Visit
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You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
P O R T O City Full Day Tour.
-> Tour Details:
One of the oldest cities in Portugal and UNESCO–listed, Porto offers thousands of years of history and culture. The small village was occupied by the Romans one century BCE, making Portus Cale a mandatory stop on the route between Braga and Lisbon. Now with beautiful architecture and sweeping coastal views.
His tradition of fighting for civil rights gave Porto its reputation as liberal and progressive. During the 19th century it was the birthplace of important poets and sculptors. Join us to discover about these and other interesting facts in this private full-day city tour.
Enjoy a round-trip travel from your Porto hotel and reach the sites in a comfortable tour with your guide. Stroll through the Bolhão Market, sample local wine at the Porto wine cellars, and cruise the calm waters of the Douro River with all activity costs included.
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Departure & Return Details
Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Included
Fully Equipped Comfortable Car with AC
Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese )
River Cruise in a Rabelo Typical Boat
Porto Wine Cellars Visit & Tasting.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
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Porto
P O R T O City Full Day Tour.
-> Tour Details:
One of the oldest cities in Portugal and UNESCO–listed, Porto offers thousands of years of history and culture. The small village was occupied by the Romans one century BCE, making Portus Cale a mandatory stop on the route between Braga and Lisbon. Now with beautiful architecture and sweeping coastal views.
His tradition of fighting for civil rights gave Porto its reputation as liberal and progressive. During the 19th century it was the birthplace of important poets and sculptors. Join us to discover about these and other interesting facts in this private full-day city tour.
Enjoy a round-trip travel from your Porto hotel and reach the sites in a comfortable tour with your guide. Stroll through the Bolhão Market, sample local wine at the Porto wine cellars, and cruise the calm waters of the Douro River with all activity costs included.
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Departure & Return Details
Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Included
Fully Equipped Comfortable Car with AC
Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese )
River Cruise in a Rabelo Typical Boat
Porto Wine Cellars Visit & Tasting.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
AVEIRO & COIMBRA Full Day Tour. -> Aveiro is considered the Venice of Portugal and also the city-museum of Arte Nova. It also has one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Come and visit this city on a traditional moliceiro boat trip where you will discover the beautiful colourful fishermen houses,
The second part of the tour takes place in Coimbra, known as the student city, a city of traditions. An old capital of Portugal full of monuments and historical treasures. You will be able to walk through the city’s old medieval gates and contemplate the 2 cathedrals (Old and New), the University and the other main city monuments.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
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Aveiro
AVEIRO & COIMBRA Full Day Tour. -> Aveiro is considered the Venice of Portugal and also the city-museum of Arte Nova. It also has one of the most beautiful buildings in the country. Come and visit this city on a traditional moliceiro boat trip where you will discover the beautiful colourful fishermen houses,
The second part of the tour takes place in Coimbra, known as the student city, a city of traditions. An old capital of Portugal full of monuments and historical treasures. You will be able to walk through the city’s old medieval gates and contemplate the 2 cathedrals (Old and New), the University and the other main city monuments.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
BRAGA & GUIMARÃES Full Day Tour “ -> Discover two of the oldest cities of Portugal. The origin of Guimarães dates back to a villa, then called Vimaranes, even today the inhabitants of Guimarães are called “Vimaranenses”. Considered World Heritage site by Unesco, and the cradle of the nation, it is a highly rich and historical city where you can find the castle that accomodated the counts of Portugal during the 10th and 11th century, the Bragança Duques Palace of the 15th century and a beautiful walk in the historical city center.
And Braga, a religious city with more than 2000 years of history, visible in its monuments and churches, and the Cathedral is the most imposing one that displays various styles, from Roman to Baroque, also boasting splendid houses, particularly from the 18th century. A young, cosmopolitan and multicultural city, Braga confidently displays a wide range of scenarios of success and prosperity, extending its tutelary and entrepreneurial arms to areas as vital as culture, commerce, industry and services.
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. Departure & Return Details
Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
. Included
> Fully Equipped Comfortable Car or Minivan with AC
> Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese)
. History & Culture Information
> Local Pastry & Water Bottle
> Some Monuments Entrances Fees.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
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Braga
BRAGA & GUIMARÃES Full Day Tour “ -> Discover two of the oldest cities of Portugal. The origin of Guimarães dates back to a villa, then called Vimaranes, even today the inhabitants of Guimarães are called “Vimaranenses”. Considered World Heritage site by Unesco, and the cradle of the nation, it is a highly rich and historical city where you can find the castle that accomodated the counts of Portugal during the 10th and 11th century, the Bragança Duques Palace of the 15th century and a beautiful walk in the historical city center.
And Braga, a religious city with more than 2000 years of history, visible in its monuments and churches, and the Cathedral is the most imposing one that displays various styles, from Roman to Baroque, also boasting splendid houses, particularly from the 18th century. A young, cosmopolitan and multicultural city, Braga confidently displays a wide range of scenarios of success and prosperity, extending its tutelary and entrepreneurial arms to areas as vital as culture, commerce, industry and services.
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. Departure & Return Details
Whole Day Tour | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
. Included
> Fully Equipped Comfortable Car or Minivan with AC
> Tour Guide & Preferred Language ( English | French | Spanish | Portuguese)
. History & Culture Information
> Local Pastry & Water Bottle
> Some Monuments Entrances Fees.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA & VIANA do CASTELO Full Day Tour. -> The Galician city of Santiago de Compostela is one of the most significant places of pilgrimage of Christianity, since the 9th century.
The pilgrimages have set paths, religiously trodden, for some time immemorial, by successive generations of faithful, from the various Spanish regions, but also from France, Portugal and, by sea, from the most diverse European countries.
However, Santiago de Compostela is a very lively city with many other reasons to delight the traveler, whether pilgrim or not: numerous restaurants and bars where you can taste the delicious seafood of Galicia, a historic center declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, proposals of contemporary art.
( Note: Time Zone in Santiago de Compostela is UTC/GMT +1 hour. )
We will head to one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Very involvement in the manufacturing of the ships for the Portuguese sea discoveries and its filigree gold work. Traje museum, República Square and the amazing Cathedral of Viana do Castelo, will be part of the visit and of course you will be able to enjoy Santa Luzia hill and its breathtaking sanctuary.
If you rather visit the beautiful and small village Valença, we are happy to adjust the group preferences to this tour, according to the remaining time.
After some free time to shopping and visit the most traditional places in the North of Portugal, we will drive you back to Porto, full of new memories to remember and stories to tell.
You can book with us! We'll take care of everything :)
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Santiago de Compostela
SANTIAGO de COMPOSTELA & VIANA do CASTELO Full Day Tour. -> The Galician city of Santiago de Compostela is one of the most significant places of pilgrimage of Christianity, since the 9th century.
The pilgrimages have set paths, religiously trodden, for some time immemorial, by successive generations of faithful, from the various Spanish regions, but also from France, Portugal and, by sea, from the most diverse European countries.
However, Santiago de Compostela is a very lively city with many other reasons to delight the traveler, whether pilgrim or not: numerous restaurants and bars where you can taste the delicious seafood of Galicia, a historic center declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, proposals of contemporary art.
( Note: Time Zone in Santiago de Compostela is UTC/GMT +1 hour. )
We will head to one of the most beautiful cities in the north of Portugal, Viana do Castelo. Very involvement in the manufacturing of the ships for the Portuguese sea discoveries and its filigree gold work. Traje museum, República Square and the amazing Cathedral of Viana do Castelo, will be part of the visit and of course you will be able to enjoy Santa Luzia hill and its breathtaking sanctuary.
If you rather visit the beautiful and small village Valença, we are happy to adjust the group preferences to this tour, according to the remaining time.
After some free time to shopping and visit the most traditional places in the North of Portugal, we will drive you back to Porto, full of new memories to remember and stories to tell.
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Porto Unknown 🤫 Secret Spots only for Adventurous
Hidden places in Porto that
you have to visit. The beauty of Porto is so great, that there are places so secret and so hidden, that you probably didn't even imagine they existed! Get to know a few of the most beautiful places in Porto, which you have probably never heard of.
♜ Tower of the Marquês Church
If you like that feeling of reward, the Tower of the Marquês Church is the right place to visit. After climbing a staircase that has a total of 200 steps, you’ll be awarded one of the most beautiful views you could get from the city of Porto. At a point that is 50 meters from the ground, this is undoubtedly a place to visit.
It's okay that there are 400 steps (200 to go up, 200 to go down), but it's as the other says: one image is worth more than 400 stairs. And then, when this image shows us a vast expanse of land and sea of Invicta, there is no doubt that the viewpoint of the Tower of the Church of the Marquês is, in fact, we reinforce again: a destination for tourism in the city itself.
The visits take place from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and when they are scheduled online, they can be accompanied by Virgílio Seisdedos, historian and author of several publications about the parish.
Igreja do Marquês, 4000-391 Porto, Portugal
♜ Tower of the Marquês Church
If you like that feeling of reward, the Tower of the Marquês Church is the right place to visit. After climbing a staircase that has a total of 200 steps, you’ll be awarded one of the most beautiful views you could get from the city of Porto. At a point that is 50 meters from the ground, this is undoubtedly a place to visit.
It's okay that there are 400 steps (200 to go up, 200 to go down), but it's as the other says: one image is worth more than 400 stairs. And then, when this image shows us a vast expanse of land and sea of Invicta, there is no doubt that the viewpoint of the Tower of the Church of the Marquês is, in fact, we reinforce again: a destination for tourism in the city itself.
The visits take place from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and when they are scheduled online, they can be accompanied by Virgílio Seisdedos, historian and author of several publications about the parish.
To talk about the space in question is to talk about eccentricity. From the outside, it doesn't look it. But inside?
It was the residence of Fernando de Castro ( 1889 - 1946 ) businessman, poet, caricaturist and, above all, collector. He devoted much of his life to collecting the pieces with which he decorated his own house, with the aim of creating a museum in it. The mission has been accomplished. The museum was born in 1951 and brings together painting (Henrique Pousão, Silva Porto, Sousa Pinto, Malhoa, António Carneiro), sculpture (17th/XVIII century) and ornamental arts (from the collection of Fernando de Castro, with special emphasis on the work of carving).
Paintings, sculptures, books and gilded woodwork make the house where Fernando de Castro lived a museum of unparalleled beauty.
"Wow, how come I've never been here before?".
This will probably be your reaction when you leave the Fernando de Castro House-Museum.
> Closing Day(s): Mondays, Saturdays
Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prior appointment: It is advisable to make an appointment in advance of the visit by calling the Soares dos Reis National Museum.
Maximum number of people per group: 10
Casa Museu Fernando De Castro
716 Rua de Costa CabralTo talk about the space in question is to talk about eccentricity. From the outside, it doesn't look it. But inside?
It was the residence of Fernando de Castro ( 1889 - 1946 ) businessman, poet, caricaturist and, above all, collector. He devoted much of his life to collecting the pieces with which he decorated his own house, with the aim of creating a museum in it. The mission has been accomplished. The museum was born in 1951 and brings together painting (Henrique Pousão, Silva Porto, Sousa Pinto, Malhoa, António Carneiro), sculpture (17th/XVIII century) and ornamental arts (from the collection of Fernando de Castro, with special emphasis on the work of carving).
Paintings, sculptures, books and gilded woodwork make the house where Fernando de Castro lived a museum of unparalleled beauty.
"Wow, how come I've never been here before?".
This will probably be your reaction when you leave the Fernando de Castro House-Museum.
> Closing Day(s): Mondays, Saturdays
Visiting hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prior appointment: It is advisable to make an appointment in advance of the visit by calling the Soares dos Reis National Museum.
Maximum number of people per group: 10
Gustave Eiffel Office.
Do you know the Eiffel Tower? The answer is obvious: of course! There is no one who does not let himself be seduced by the charms of Paris, the city of love. However, what if we told you that the worker of what is probably the most emblematic tower in the world, has ever had an office in Porto?
The office is in the Palácio da Bolsa, which is a place that has little secret. However, the office itself, this one, is much more hidden from the public's eyes. The Gustave Eiffel Office contains, for example, emblematic letters signed by the engineer himself, who, remember, was responsible for the construction of the Maria Pia Bridge.
Gustave Eiffel lived in Barcelinhos, between 1875 and 1877 and left several works in the country, from Viana to Olhão, passing through Barcelos, Esposende, Alijó and, among other municipalities, Porto, where his firm conceived and built the Maria Pia Bridge, which in 1876 allowed the railway connection between Lisbon and Porto. The crossing that remained in the mouths of the world for boasting the largest iron arch so far built, was designed by one of the best engineers of his firm, Théophile Seyrig. That a short time later he was working on his own and vying for Eiffel's own market.
That's what happened with the Luís I Bridge. While working in that office facing the Ribeira, Eiffel had proposed a design for a bridge over the Douro in the location of the pensil bridge. The design is in the possession of the ACP (Porto Commercial Association), which exhibited it in this room, showing a lower drawbridge, for the passage of the large sailboats that then landed in the city and a beautiful arch that also functioned as a connection between the banks to the high quota. The project was not accepted and, in 1879, a contest was opened, Eiffel competed with other firms and lost to Seyrig's company.
The defeat did not pinch the fame of the author of the Eiffel Tower. The Stock Exchange Palace was still under construction when he settled there and, in 1880, his company even made a budget for the huge skylight of the Patio das Nações of the building. The letter, proposing a price of fourteen contos and 200 thousand kings, is also exposed in his office, along with another, written two months later, in which one of his collaborators insisted, from France, asking what was the decision of the Commercial Association of Porto on this endeavor. This was not favorable to him and the work - which recently was the subject of a thorough restoration work - was eventually carried out by Tomás Soller.
The Eiffel office is one of the new reasons of interest of the Palácio da Bolsa, one of the most visited monuments in Porto and that in 2014, following a trend that comes from previous years, has already seen, until May, the number of tourists increase by 7%. The French are the ones who most visit the imposing building of the Historic Zone and it is visible that the office of one of the most famous engineers in the world will be a reason for conversation among his countrymen. It was enough for them to see the sign at the entrance of the small compartment where there is only a sideboard with a typewriter and a white stamp, a desk and some paintings on the walls.
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Palacio de la Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira Borges Gustave Eiffel Office.
Do you know the Eiffel Tower? The answer is obvious: of course! There is no one who does not let himself be seduced by the charms of Paris, the city of love. However, what if we told you that the worker of what is probably the most emblematic tower in the world, has ever had an office in Porto?
The office is in the Palácio da Bolsa, which is a place that has little secret. However, the office itself, this one, is much more hidden from the public's eyes. The Gustave Eiffel Office contains, for example, emblematic letters signed by the engineer himself, who, remember, was responsible for the construction of the Maria Pia Bridge.
Gustave Eiffel lived in Barcelinhos, between 1875 and 1877 and left several works in the country, from Viana to Olhão, passing through Barcelos, Esposende, Alijó and, among other municipalities, Porto, where his firm conceived and built the Maria Pia Bridge, which in 1876 allowed the railway connection between Lisbon and Porto. The crossing that remained in the mouths of the world for boasting the largest iron arch so far built, was designed by one of the best engineers of his firm, Théophile Seyrig. That a short time later he was working on his own and vying for Eiffel's own market.
That's what happened with the Luís I Bridge. While working in that office facing the Ribeira, Eiffel had proposed a design for a bridge over the Douro in the location of the pensil bridge. The design is in the possession of the ACP (Porto Commercial Association), which exhibited it in this room, showing a lower drawbridge, for the passage of the large sailboats that then landed in the city and a beautiful arch that also functioned as a connection between the banks to the high quota. The project was not accepted and, in 1879, a contest was opened, Eiffel competed with other firms and lost to Seyrig's company.
The defeat did not pinch the fame of the author of the Eiffel Tower. The Stock Exchange Palace was still under construction when he settled there and, in 1880, his company even made a budget for the huge skylight of the Patio das Nações of the building. The letter, proposing a price of fourteen contos and 200 thousand kings, is also exposed in his office, along with another, written two months later, in which one of his collaborators insisted, from France, asking what was the decision of the Commercial Association of Porto on this endeavor. This was not favorable to him and the work - which recently was the subject of a thorough restoration work - was eventually carried out by Tomás Soller.
The Eiffel office is one of the new reasons of interest of the Palácio da Bolsa, one of the most visited monuments in Porto and that in 2014, following a trend that comes from previous years, has already seen, until May, the number of tourists increase by 7%. The French are the ones who most visit the imposing building of the Historic Zone and it is visible that the office of one of the most famous engineers in the world will be a reason for conversation among his countrymen. It was enough for them to see the sign at the entrance of the small compartment where there is only a sideboard with a typewriter and a white stamp, a desk and some paintings on the walls.
Material Bank - Tile Museum
Open to the public since 2010, station 6 is a municipal project, pioneer at the national level and awarded in 2009 and 2013, which promotes the safeguarding of the materials that characterize the image of the city, collecting them from degraded buildings, to be demolished or altered, in order to be later returned to the city. It is as if the memories, the metamorphoses and the identity of the streets of Porto were exposed in fragments scattered throughout a space.
In this space, decorative and constructive elements can be seen from the Porto building, such as tiles, as well as a significant set of stucco pieces. You will be able to learn more about the origin of Porto's tiles, as well as their stories.
It is a very hidden place, but for those who, for example, pass through São Bento Station and are delighted with the beauty of our tiles, it is a destination of choice.
The tiles were extremely relevant in the economy of Porto, at a time when there were many factories of this material in the city.
The Material Bank also has a set of toponymic plates collected on the public road, various artifacts of wood, iron and stonework.
Address:
Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão
Praça de Carlos Alberto, 71, 4050-157 Porto
Time:
Sunday
10:00 - 17:30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:30
Thursday
10:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 17:30
Banco de Materiais
71 Praça de Carlos Alberto Material Bank - Tile Museum
Open to the public since 2010, station 6 is a municipal project, pioneer at the national level and awarded in 2009 and 2013, which promotes the safeguarding of the materials that characterize the image of the city, collecting them from degraded buildings, to be demolished or altered, in order to be later returned to the city. It is as if the memories, the metamorphoses and the identity of the streets of Porto were exposed in fragments scattered throughout a space.
In this space, decorative and constructive elements can be seen from the Porto building, such as tiles, as well as a significant set of stucco pieces. You will be able to learn more about the origin of Porto's tiles, as well as their stories.
It is a very hidden place, but for those who, for example, pass through São Bento Station and are delighted with the beauty of our tiles, it is a destination of choice.
The tiles were extremely relevant in the economy of Porto, at a time when there were many factories of this material in the city.
The Material Bank also has a set of toponymic plates collected on the public road, various artifacts of wood, iron and stonework.
Address:
Palacete dos Viscondes de Balsemão
Praça de Carlos Alberto, 71, 4050-157 Porto
Time:
Sunday
10:00 - 17:30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:30
Thursday
10:00 - 17:30
Friday
10:00 - 17:30
Saturday
10:00 - 17:30