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 »
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 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 »
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
Housed in the Carrancas Palace, a private dwelling from the end of the 18th century, Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis was completely renovated and re ... more »
Palácio da Bolsa
Next to the St Francis Church, the impressive Palácio da Bolsa, in the Neo-Classical style, was built in 1842, reflecting the city´s commercial prospe ... more »
Sé Catedral
Built in the 12th century, in the Roman style, it was later modified for several times and the original architecture was altered. Inside, it is worth ... more »