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Cemeteries in Porto: silent witnesses to history
The picturesque city of Porto, famous for its winding streets, historic buildings and unmistakable port wine. It also holds lesser-known treasures hidden deep within its soil: the cemeteries in Porto.
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Viewpoint from the roof of Porto Cathedral
Porto Cathedral sits high above the banks of the Douro. It is not only the city’s main church, but also offers visitors a wonderful view of the Douro.
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A royal insight into Porto’s trading past – the Palácio da Bolsa
The impressive neoclassical façade of the Palácio da Bolsa is not just tempting me to visit this building. There is a long queue at the ticket office hoping to get a ticket for the guided tour. Unfortunately, the next English tour is only 3 hours later and so we decide to just go along at the next opportunity. The building is just as beautiful in Spanish!
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A day in Aveiro
“Venice of Portugal” – it just sounds like a place you shouldn’t miss. We took the train to Aveiro for a day trip in beautiful sunshine.
Hike along the Douro to the sea
Our hike along the Douro begins below the Ponte D. Luis I directly on the banks of the river. The weather is just too nice for a city tour – we want to get to the sea!