Top Things to do in Porto District
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Top 10 Historic Sites in Porto District, Northern Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Porto District, Portugal including Conjunto Megalitico da Serra da Aboboreira, Tower of the Alcoforados, Ponte de Ferro, Igreja de Sao Francisco, Palacio da Bolsa, Antiga Cadeia da Relacao, Quinta De Villar d'Allen, Pedroso Monastery, Monastery of Saint Mary of Pombeiro, Capela de Nossa Senhora da Misericordia.
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1. Conjunto Megalitico da Serra da Aboboreira
2. Tower of the Alcoforados
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Being a manorial Tower, a symbol of the troubled Middle Ages, the domus fortis (stronghold) of the Alcoforados got its name from its last lords; they were descendants of the founders, who were probably from the Urro family. It has two floors separated by wooden flooring, which can be accessed through a round-arch door opened on the ground floor. This monument is part of the Route of the Romanesque
3. Ponte de Ferro
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Amazing historical railway bridge. Worth the visit! Fantastic for photographers.
4. Igreja de Sao Francisco
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4.5 based on 3,460 reviews
Reviewed By JanesLondon - Surbiton, United Kingdom
This chuch has stunning golden Baroque interior and a wonderful carved altarpiece: the Tree of Jesse. There is also a small museum attached. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
5. Palacio da Bolsa
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4.5 based on 5,347 reviews
National Monument, located in the historical centre of the city, classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Palacio da Bolsa, built by the Porto Commercial Association on the ruins of the Saint Francis Convent, has become by excellence the Porto city’s drawing room, welcoming the most illustrious visitors, amongst which are monarchs, presidents and ministers from almost every country, transforming this building into the most visited monument in northern Portugal.
Reviewed By JimRiesterer - Edina, United States
Formerly the HQ for the rich merchants of Porto and today the center of the chamber of commerce, you will want to take one of the short guided tours of this place next to the famous golden church. Tickets cost €10 and you will be guided through some historic and breathtaking rooms in the Stock exchange palace. Tours are offered in different languages throughout the day and you just need to pop into the ticket office to find out the day's schedule as it varies (apparently). We arrived 9:40 and we able to book the 10:15 English tour. Each group has around 50 people which can be a bit tedious. The tours follow a consistent plan beginning in the lofty hall of nations and ending in the amazing Arabic room. You also see the business court room and several others of note. We were done in a little under an hour.
6. Antiga Cadeia da Relacao
7. Quinta De Villar d'Allen
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Visit Villar d' Allen estate and its 5 gardens built between 1780 and 1839. First Romantic garden ever built in Portugal (classified as Estate of Public Interest). Guides Tour of the 5 gardens + coffee = 3,50 Plus 9,00 for visiting to the museum and Port Wine Tasting.
Reviewed By Lorraine2010 - Annecy, France
We visited Villar d'Allen which is known for its magnificent grove of camellias. The owner, Dona Isa, is an expert on camellias and one is named the John Allen Camellia. The first floor of the house is kept as it was in 1840. John Allen, educated at Georgetown USA, got into the port production and trade in the 1800s. Dona Isa learned the secrets of blending port from her father-in-law.
8. Pedroso Monastery
9. Monastery of Saint Mary of Pombeiro
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Saint Mary of Pombeiro was one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in the Entre-Douro-e-Minho region. Founded by D. Gomes Echiegues and his wife Gontroda in 1102, its origins lie in an ancient monastic community. Despite the extensive work it was submitted to in the 17th and 18th centuries, the original plan, the apse chapels and the main portal of this medieval building were preserved. The main portal's capitals are a remarkable example of Portuguese Romanesque sculpture. This Monastery is part of the Route of the Romanesque.
