The city of Oporto - World Heritage List

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PORTO CITY
Porto city is known as Invicta City. It is the city that gave the name to Portugal – since long
time ago (200 b.C), when it was called Portus Cale, and after it become to be the capital of the
Condado Portucalense (County of Portugal). It is also a city known worldwide for its wine, its
bridges, ancient and contemporary architecture, and its historical center, listed as World
Heritage by UNESCO.
"tripeiros" Legend
The native of Porto are known as "tripeiros". According to the legend the Oporto people made
sacrifices to support the preparation of armed for the conquest of Ceuta in 1415: it is said that
they offered the expedition all the meat available, just getting the guts. That’s why the
traditional dish of the city is still, today, the "tripas à moda do Porto" (guts in the Porto way).
Made the introduction, let's get down to business
To visit Porto is not good to go with an empty stomach, so we need to eat one of the best
sandwiches in the world: the Porto Francesinha
Coffee Santiago (Café Santiago)
Obligatory visit to eat the Francesinha next to Oporto Coliseum. Don’t go in shows day,
otherwise it will be crowed.
Rua Passos Manuel 226 - Telephone 222 055 797
http://caferestaurantesantiago.com.pt/pt

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Coffee Majestic
After a Francesinha is better take a coffee and nothing better than the most beautiful
and representative examples of Nouveau Art in Porto city. The building, established in
1916 is in the corner between Santa Catarina and Passos Manuel streets.
Rua Santa Catarina, 112-4000-442 PORTO
http://www.cafemajestic.com/
Lello Bookshop - Livraria Lello
Considered an ex libris of Porto, Livraria Lello e Irmão was voted the third most beautiful in the
world. The building was opened in 1906.
Rua das Carmelitas 144
Telephone 222 002 037
https://plus.google.com/102116284928361174566/about?gl=pt&hl=pt-PT

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São Bento Train station:
It is one of the most beautiful spots of Porto. Inside is decorated with more than 20.00 tiles
that form distinct images. Some represent the arrival of the first train, others medieval
contest.
Praça Almeida Garrett
http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poin-estacao-de-sao-bento-70204
Bolhão Market
Works since 1914, has several floors and there they sells meat, vegetables, flowers and other
items. Even though you don’t buy anything, it is interesting to visit, once the stores retain its
old appearance.
Rua Fernandes Tomás, 4000-214 Porto
http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-mercado-do-bolhao-21148

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Music House
The strange design was work of Rem Koolhaas, a Dutch architect. Nowadays it is an icon of the
city, so you cannot lose it.
Avenida da Boavista 604, 4149-071 Porto
http://www.casadamusica.com/
Stock Exchange Palace
The Stock Exchange Palace, or Palace of Porto Commercial Association, is a national
monument, built between 1842 and 1891. The Arab Hall holds the biggest highlight of all the
rooms in the house because of the nineteenth century stucco labeled with gold and Arabic
characters that fill the walls and ceiling of the room.
Rua Ferreira Borges s/n, 4050-253 Porto
http://www.palaciodabolsa.pt/

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Clérigos Tower
The ex libris of the Porto city, this bell tower is part of the Clérigos Church built between 1754
and 1763 from Nicolau Nasoni project.
Rua Senhor Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto
http://www.torredosclerigos.pt/pt/
Old Relationship Chain (Porto) - Museum of Photography
Is the building where it is installed the Portuguese Center of Photography, also known as
"Relation Chain" started to be built in 1767.
Campo Mártires da Pátria - 4050-368 Porto
http://www.cpf.pt/

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Serralves Foundation - Contemporary Art Museum
Serralves Foundation is localized in Serralves Park, and th is the Contemporary Art Museum
and the Serralves House.
Rua Dom João de Castro 210, 4150-417 Lordelo do Ouro
http://www.serralves.pt/pt/
The Bridges of Porto - Cruise
Do not miss a trip on the Rabelo boat, along Oporto riverfront and Gaia. This cruise takes
approximately 50 minutes, admiring the six bridges that cross the River Douro.
Ribeira do Porto
http://www.douro.com.pt/pt/cruzeiros-douro/porto-seis-pontes.aspx

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House of Infante - Ribeira
Today is a little museum with archaeological pieces. If you are passing by Ribeira, you can go
visit it, and it will not occupy much time to see it completely.
Rua Alfândega 10, 4050-029 Porto
http://www.portoxxi.com/cultura/ver_edificio.php?id=62
Wall of Bacalhoeiros - Ribeira
It is the continuation of the Ferdinand Wall and one of the best places to get a privileged view
of the two banks of Douro River.
Muro dos bacalhoeiros - 4050 Porto
http://www.portoturismo.pt/visitar/paginas/descobrir/DetalhesPOI.aspx?POI=652#.UZYcXKLv
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Port Wine Cellars – Vila Nova de Gaia
Port wine is a natural and fortified wine, produced exclusively from grapes from the Douro
region in the north of Portugal, about 100 miles east of Porto. Although produced with grapes
from the Douro and stored in the cellars Vila Nova de Gaia, this alcoholic beverage became
known as "port wine" from the second half of the seventeenth century to be exported around
the world from this city.
Ribeira de Vila Nova de Gaia
http://www.cavesvinhodoporto.com/
Gaia Lifts
The lift connects the upper and downtown of Gaia, in just 5 minutes. The terminals are located
at Cais de Gaia on downtown and in upper town near the Garden of the Hill and the Subway
Jardim do Morro. This trip offers a magnificent view of Porto, the Douro River and its bridges
and the Port wine cellars.
Ribeira de Vila Nova de Gaia
http://www.gaiacablecar.com/

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Ribeira Pier
Situated in the historic center of Porto, Ribeira Square, next to the pier with the same name, is
the oldest city squares, already mentioned in charters/letters in 1389.
Praça da Ribeira
http://www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-cais-da-ribeira-porto-15385
Santa Catarina Street
The Santa Catarina Street is situated in the St. Ildefonso and Bonfim neighborhood of Porto, in
Portugal. It is the most commercial artery of Porto downtown; much of it is now being closed
to traffic and reserved for pedestrians only.

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S. João National Theatre
Real Theatre of São João, nicknamed in honor of the Regent Prince at that time, the future
King John VI. Was built on the Italian architect project and set designer Vincenzo Mazzoneschi.
Officially opened on May 13, 1798,
Praça da Batalha, 4000-102 Sé, Porto
http://www.tnsj.pt/home/index.php
Funicular of Guindais
Built in 1891, was fully recovered, after a century of inactivity. More than just a means of
transportation, Guindais Funicular is an excellent opportunity to make a Tourist tour between
two monumental zones in the city.
Av. Gustavo Eiffel, 4050-297 Porto
http://www.visitporto.travel/visitar/paginas/descobrir/DetalhesCircuito.aspx?Circuito=52&Are
aType=1&Area=-2#.UZZZ_6LvFpo

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Travel tram – Line 1
It runs between Infante stop, near the S. Francis Church and Paseo Alegre in Foz. In the middle
receives and leaves passengers in the stops: Customs, Massarelos, Bicalho, Arrábida Bridge,
secil, Gas, river, D. Leonor and Cantareira.
http://www.stcp.pt/fotos/conteudos/desdobravel_porto_tram_city_tour_1668994729516421
5a46064.pdf
Allies Avenue
It is the center and heart of Porto. It is the place by excellence where the portuenses (people
from Porto) go to celebrate special occasions. On top of this avenue there is the Porto City
Council, the project started in 1920.
http://www.visitporto.travel/visitar/paginas/descobrir/DetalhesPOI.aspx?POI=1959#.UZZerKLv
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Dragon stadium
Situated on the eastern city of Porto, Estádio do Dragão - Porto Football Club is one of the
symbols, not only the sport, but also the culture of this city.
Estádio do Dragão, Piso 3, Nascente, 4350-415 Porto
http://www.fcporto.pt/Clube/Infraestruturas/EstadioDragao/estadiodragao.asp
"Porto is not strictly speaking a city: it is a family. When the harm affects, all feel
with the same intensity; when they want something, all the while wishing it. The
Porto people are so jealous of the integrity of their city, as the Portuguese in general
are with the nation. "
João Chagas Portuguese writer
A hug, a good trip and a nice stay
António Faria