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McDonald’s Imperial

McDonalds Imperial, Porto

Having a burger in a historical cafe is only possible in Porto’s downtown McDonald’s Imperial restaurant. Enjoy the amazing art deco stained glass windows and the chandeliers!

Categories Restaurants Tags Burgers, Cafe, Fast food, Historic, Late Hours, Snack

Hard Club

Hard Club, Porto

Hard Club is a cultural hub in Porto, a few steps away from Ribeira. Concerts, films, exhibitions, literary meetings, you name it. All in a beautiful building dating back to 1885!

Categories Clubs, Events & Venues Tags Bar, Events, Historic, Music, Restaurant, Venue

Palace of the Viscounts of Balsemão

Palacete Viscondes de Balsemão, Porto

The palace a sober building from the 18th century passed, by marriage, to the Viscounts of Balsemão. The city’s coin collection is one of the best and largest in the country.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Coins, Heritage, Historic, Museum, Palace

Café Aviz

Cafe Aviz, Porto

If billiards are your game and you’re in town, Café Aviz is a place to visit and meet friends. Have a francesinha on the sidewalk tables and then go for the game!

Categories Cafes Tags Billiards, Budget, Downtown, Francesinha, Historic, Snack

Lello & Irmão Bookstore

Beautiful Bookstore World Porto Lello Irmão

Rumor has it that J.K.Rolling got inspired to write Harry Potter’s adventures in this beautiful bookstore. Plus, Lonely Planet ranked it 3rd in the most beautiful bookstores in the world!

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Architecture, Books, Design, Historic, Shopping

Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square

Rotunda Boavista Square, Porto

This square, known as “Rotunda da Boavista”, is a central park that serves as a meeting point to many streets and avenues in Porto.

Categories Parks & Gardens, Streets & Corners Tags Central, Historic, Square, Statue, Street, Tribute

Alminhas da Ponte

Alminhas da Ponte, Porto

This historic symbolism sculpture pays tribute to the tragedy of “Bridge of Boats”. Learn all about this here.

Categories Streets & Corners Tags Bridge, Historic, Ribeira, Tribute, Walk

Palácio da Bolsa

Palácio da Bolsa, Stock Exchange Palace, Porto

The former Stock Exchange house in Porto is a 19th century building and is now mainly used for major events. Find here a great mix of artistic styles.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Art Nouveau, Business, Heritage, Historic, Landmark

Carmo&Carmelitas’ Churches

carmo church porto

These churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by a very narrow house.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Carmelite, Church, Downtown, Historic, Landmark

Casa do Infante, House of the Prince

Casa do Infante - Prince's House, Porto

Right in the middle of Ribeira, House of the Prince is Porto’s ancient Custom House and old residence of the King’s of Portugal senior officials.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Ancient, Customs, Heritage, Historic, Kingdom, Museum

Bairro da Sé

Sé Old Quarter, Porto

For centuries, the city of Porto was just the Bairro da Sé. The bishops gave the order to build a wall that surrounded and defended the whole neighborhood.

Categories Streets & Corners Tags Historic, Local living, Street, Traditional

Convento dos Grilos – Church of St. Lawrence

Convento dos Grilos, Porto

This strange but beautiful Porto’s church is Church of St. Lawrence, but all the locals will call it the Igreja dos Grilos.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Church, Historic, Jesuits

Casa dos Vinte e Quatro

Casa dos Vinte e Quatro, Porto

The Casa dos Vinte e Quatro used to be Porto’s Town Hall in de medivial era and is located just a couple of yards from the Sé Cathedral.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Ancient, Architecture, Historic, Medieval

Guerra Junqueiro House Museum

Guerra Junquairo House Museum, Porto

Located in the picturesque streets of Bairro da Sé, this museum is installed in a magnificent Baroque palace. The gardens are a perfect getaway.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Garden, Guerra Junqueiro, Historic, House, Museum

Porto’s Sé Cathedral

Porto Cathedral

Porto’s Cathedral, the Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. In fact, Morro da Sé is the oldest district in Porto.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Cathredal, Church, Heritage, Historic, Must See

Porto’s Botanical Garden

Jardim Botanico, Porto

Porto Botanical Garden is a space where three dimensions converge: recreation, history and botanics. It’s not very big but it’s full of old town charm.

Categories Parks & Gardens Tags Botanics, Flowers, Garden, Historic, Walk

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