9 Historical Attractions You Can't Miss in Porto, Portugal, Porto, Portugal
If walls could speak, they would guide you to Porto. Porto is a city live with conversation and friendly faces聽living a simple life. Known as the birthplace of Porto wine, besides hitting the bottle, there is much history to seek and explore throughout the city. In fact, it's one of the most preserved cities in Europe, semi-untouched by mass tourism. If searching for something deeper during your travels, check out these nine historic spots in Porto. The sites and sounds, specifically to vino pouring into a glass, ignite a cultural experience that'll make you scream, "Oporto" and the desire to never return home.
Castles play a vital role in Portuguese history. Take a stroll alongside the castle walls that surround the city.聽Muralhas Fernandinas translates to, "castle walls from D. Fernando,鈥� a 14th Century King. The castle was聽destroyed in the 18th and 19th Century and all that remains are these walls.
If walking isn't an option, explore Porto by tram. I prefer walking. It's the best way to聽see Porto. But, I suggest taking the trolly to Porto's seaside community known as "Foz do Douro."聽Constructed in 1895,聽the vintage trams have been restored, and the聽squeaks and聽squawks are loud but worth the experience and the 2.50 euros ticket.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Castles play a vital role in Portuguese history. Take a stroll alongside the castle walls that surround the city.聽Muralhas Fernandinas translates to, "castle walls from D. Fernando,鈥� a 14th Century King. The castle was聽destroyed in the 18th and 19th Century and all that remains are these walls.
If walking isn't an option, explore Porto by tram. I prefer walking. It's the best way to聽see Porto. But, I suggest taking the trolly to Porto's seaside community known as "Foz do Douro."聽Constructed in 1895,聽the vintage trams have been restored, and the聽squeaks and聽squawks are loud but worth the experience and the 2.50 euros ticket.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 9 Historical Attractions You Can't Miss in Porto, Portugal
Guide Location: Portugal » Porto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Portugal » Porto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Muralhas Fernandinas Castle Wall
- Pergola de Foz
- Lello's Bookshop
- Carmo Church
- J贸ia da Coroa
- S茫o Bento Railway Station
- Majestic Cafe
- Sao Francisco Church
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