Location: Porto
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The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
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1. Church of Santa Clara
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4.5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By culturedportugal
The interior decoration of this church is incredible - gold, gold and more gold. An architectural beauty.
2. Ponte de Dom Luis I
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4.5 based on 24,398 reviews
Built in 1886, this bridge links Porto and Gaia.
Reviewed By 364anac - Porto, Portugal
This Eiffel style bridge is the perfect spot to see the Rebelo boats where the Oporto wine barrels were carried down the river from the Douro valley, the historic Porto town center and a perfect background for the trip picture from the Gaia cable car (teleférico de Gaia)
3. Douro River
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4.5 based on 7,397 reviews
Reviewed By The_Loup_Garou - Phoenix, United States
A Mighty River of Commerce In November, we were once more on the Douro River, or above it, watching it flow. We spent hours on the patio of our room at the Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia, observing the life blood of northern Portugal, the Douro River. Unlike our previous visit, we did not have time to take a cruise on the Douro, higher above Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, but we actually had more time to just watch the river flow - the water taxis, the tourist cruise vessels, and then the flow of commerce. Looking out at the replicas of the rabelos, the boats used to bring the Port wines down from the vineyards, far upstream, to the Port Houses of Vila Nova de Gaia, and Porto, I could almost imagine those earlier journeys. Though the River has been tamed somewhat, by a series of dams and locks, it is still a powerful current, heading toward the Atlantic, just a few miles away. In some ways, the Douro reminded me of the Mississippi River, in the USA, with the various types of vessels plying it hourly. Just watching commerce, in various forms, became a pastime with us, and with a bottle of wine, we could have spent the entire trip, just watching this river.
4. Estadio do Dragao
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4.5 based on 1,947 reviews
Have you ever thought of taking a seat on the 22nd chair of the Dragao Stadium's Presidential Box? By visiting the Dragao Stadium, you will be able to experience the President's Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa place and enjoy an inside and privileged look over this worldwide referenced work designed by architect Manuel Salgado. You will have the opportunity to see the pitch from the access tunnel's point of view, to feel the scent of the dressing rooms, to take the coach's seat on the press conference room just like you are making the match analysis... On this path you will appreciate an engineering project that delivers all of the requirements that make it environmentally friendly, you can witness on the stands the 29 kilometres of rows that can fill up to 52 thousand spectators and amaze yourself with the artistic legacy of Master Julio Resende and Alberto Carneiro. All of this in one tour only!
Reviewed By Prenton2
A fantastic place to visit tour of ground and museum €15 per person well worth the money as a trip. Tour guide very knowledgeable and after the tour of the stadium finished you are able to go around the museum unguided and at your own pace you can easily spend over 2 hours here the museum is never-ending ! Interesting day out if you like football. There is also a competitively priced cafe .
5. Capela das Almas
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4.5 based on 1,087 reviews
Reviewed By naila_al - Baku, Azerbaijan
Located in the middle of the pedestrian Santa Catarina street this beautiful church has an amazing exterior design. Take a minute (may be with coffee, as I did), sit on the bench and just observe the scenes reflected on the walls.
6. Cais da Ribeira
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4.5 based on 10,851 reviews
Reviewed By rhmclapham - Swansea, United Kingdom
The beating heart of an incredible city, just sitting in one of the myriad cafes and restaurants and watching the world bustle past....one of life's must do moments that will linger for a lifetime. Ships ploughing their way up the river, ferries making their way between banks, couples laughing, glorious food, wine and vistas to die for... Did I mention it was a nice place to visit?
7. Igreja dos Clerigos
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4.5 based on 1,062 reviews
Reviewed By fansdelcaribe - Paco de Arcos, Portugal
The small yet beautiful Igreja dos Clérigos is a baroque church built for the Casa da Irmandade (House of the Brotherhood) by Nicolau Nasoni, architect and painter, who is buried in the church. It's a famous tall bell tower. The Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of Portos most characteristic symbols. While entry the church is free, there is an admission fee for climb the top of the tower
8. Parque da Cidade do Porto
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4.5 based on 1,283 reviews
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
This beautiful park is easy to get to by the amazing bus system that Porto has. I think it's worth going to as not many are so big & so close to the sea. It's also a great way of seeing how nice the suburbs of Porto are.
9. Farol Molhe do Douro
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4.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By fishfaceNorfolk
Using the hop on tour bus walk along this part of coast with views of beach and the small castles dotted along this stretch with a couple of good eating places walk towards Porto and then pick up tour bus when tired
10. Liberdade Square
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4.5 based on 1,991 reviews
Reviewed By kiwibuddy1 - Grand Bend, Canada
Praca da Liberdade (Liberty Square) has its origins in the early 18th century, and remains one of the most important and beautiful squares in Porto. Anchored by the imposing city hall and its 70 m high clock tower, the Praca is home to several important banks and hotels, the towering 10 m bronze equestrian statue of Pedro IV, several theatres, Cardosa Palace, the hop on hop off ticket offices, and countless pastry shops and cafes. Beautiful buildings and several major shopping streets surround the square, including Avenida dos Aliados. The centrally located square is also close to several major tourists sites, including Torre dos Clerigos, Se Cathedral and Sao Bento Railway Station. Praca da Liberdade is is spotlessly clean, and is one of the 'must see' sites in Porto.
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