Porto's Old Town

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, its former capital and one of the country’s largest ports. On behalf of the Douro River, Porto, located on the right bank, the name of the entire state was given, as well as the world famous drink - port wine.

Walking through the maze of streets and alleys of the Old Town of Porto, you can see yellow and red houses that have preserved the medieval flavor. On the hill is the Cathedral S, built in the XII century as a security sanctuary-fortress. From its terrace you can get a stunning view of the city. On the street around the eastern part of the cathedral, you can see part of the first medieval city wall. Here, next to the cathedral, you can admire the majestic Episcopal Palace in the Baroque style, built in the XII century.

But Porto is not just a historic Old Town. It is also modern areas with shopping centers, metro, many museums, numerous cafes and restaurants, the largest university in Portugal. As well as six magnificent bridges, including such famous as the bridge of Queen Maria Pia, the bridge of King Louis I, the bridge of Ponte da Arrabida.