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Q: What historic places in Porto should a lover of architecture visit?

The Klerigos Church of the XVIII century, designed by Nicolo Nazoni, is a prime example of Portuguese Baroque. Its bell tower Torre dos Clerigush, 75 meters high, is the tallest in Portugal. It is also recommended to visit the Bolsa Palace, built in the neoclassical style with elements of Manueline.

Q: Where to go to Porto with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Children will enjoy the Maritime Museum of Porto, which displays models of ships and navigation tools. In Sidade Park you can see miniature copies of the famous buildings of Portugal. For active recreation, the Serralves Park with a modern art museum and extensive gardens is suitable.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Porto: the best photo zones?

The Don Luis I Bridge, designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel, offers panoramic views of the Douro River and wine cellars. The area of Foch is famous for its bright houses and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Do not forget about the gardens of Palacio de Cristal, which overlooks the whole city.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with Porto?

According to legend, the name of the city comes from the word "Portus Calais", which means "Port of Gales". It is believed that this is where the Portuguese national hero Don Afonso Henriques was born. Porto is also associated with the history of port wine, which began to be produced here in the XVII century.

Q: What little-known sights of Porto are worth seeing?

Capela das Almas is decorated with azulejo, a traditional Portuguese tile with biblical stories. The Casa do Infante Museum tells the story of Porto’s early history and its role in the Age of Discovery. Also interesting is the monastery of San Francisco, known for its carved wooden interiors in the Baroque style.

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Excursions Porto (34)

Heart of Porto

Centuries of shops, restaurants in which the elite gathered at the beginning of the last century, a colorful Portuguese market, ch …

10 h. 1 - 4

Tour to Porto

One-day excursion with departure from Lisbon to Porto. Being in Portugal and getting acquainted with the capital, its surrounding …

600 € group

Lovely Portuguese province

Excursion to the city of Guimaraes - Cradle of the Nation Guimaraes is the first capital of Portucale County. According to lege …

Aveleda Manor and the City of Amarante

Not far from Porto there is a very romantic place with a unique park in the English style, but more like a garden of paradise. The …

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Alexander Ustinovich

Lisbon

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Come and taste the magnificent wines of this country, which Portugal is rightly proud of, as well as Mediterranean cuisi …

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Beletserkovsky Daria

Lisbon

Language: English, Portuguese, Russian, French

Excursions in Portugal, including the north of the country - Porto, Braga, Guimarães.

Nazaruk Elena

Lisbon

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Maria Piskunova

Porto

Language: Португальский, Русский

group excursions, individual excursions, meeting at the airport, transfer

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Porto Cradle of Port

The city of Porto is a city that gave its name to the whole state and a drink of port wine. The city has been on the UNESCO list s …

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Portugal - windows, mountains, castles and beaches

This 5-day tour is a rich and harmonious journey through the most vivid and original corners of Portugal, where history, nature, o …

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