Porto: Places
Biblioteca Infantil
The small pavillion, situated between the garden´s trees, has a porch of double height and two different levels which are linked by a wooden staircase ... more »
Caldas da Saúde
The first references to the mineral waters of Caldas da Saúde date back to the 10th century. However, the first thermal centre worth the name was only ... more »
Estação de São Bento
Built on the site of an ancient convent, it was completed in 1916. Now, only regional trains pass through here. Inside, the immense panels of tiles cr ... more »
Igreja de Santa Maria
Entering the city, the first sight of the building is of its north-east façade, lighter and more pliable than the main façade due to its curvilinear f ... more »
Igreja de São Francisco
Next to Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), the present church is what remains of an ancient monastery. Its dazzling interior of gilded wood-wor ... more »
Igreja do Carmo
Situated close to the Clergymen Tower and Church (Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos), Igreja do Carmo é remarkable construction, presenting an amazing panel ... more »
Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos
A monument of the Baroque style, built between 1754 and 1763 by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, Torre dos Clérigos became the emblem of Oporto. ... more »
Lenda dos tripeiros
Those born in Oporto are known in the rest of the country as "tripeiros", a nickname that, according to the legend, is due to the sacrifice they made ... more »
Miramar em 1967
Text of an ad printed by Miramar´s Tourism Office in 1967: Miramar - The beach of the flowers Wonderful beach at the North of the country, near Porto, ... more »
Museu da Casa Ramos Pinto
Founded in 1880 by Adrian, later joined by his brother Anthony, among other shareholders, the Ramos Pinto House was installed at different places at t ... more »