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Porto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon and attracts its visitors with narrow old town streets, parks, impressive buildings and, of course, port wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Porto, or Oporto in Portuguese, is located on the Douro River in the Regi\u00e3o do Norte in northern Portugal. It is home to one of the country’s most important economic regions, which originally benefited from its port. However, its location also made Porto a sought-after destination for various conquerors throughout history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is the birthplace of Henry the Navigator, who carried out conquests, especially in North Africa. In 1703, the Methuen Treaty began the breakup of domestic wool production and the port wine boom in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A citytrip to Porto is really worthwhile at any time of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroll through the winding alleyways and discover interesting museums, small shops, restaurants and wine bars. The city is known for its impressive architecture and is a paradise for lovers of history and architecture. The UNESCO-protected old town district is perfect for a leisurely stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No visit to Porto would be complete without a tasting of the famous port wine. A visit to the traditional wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can learn more about the production process and taste different varieties, is a must on a city trip to Porto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto is a paradise for gourmets. The local cuisine entices with specialities such as francesinha or bacalhau, the traditional Portuguese stockfish. Indulge in culinary delights in one of the many riverside restaurants and enjoy the local hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the hustle and bustle of the streets is too much for you, you can retreat to beautiful parks or take a cruise on the Douro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sights in Porto – citytrip to Porto<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Viewpoint from the roof of Porto Cathedral<\/div >\n

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.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Porto Cathedral   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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A royal insight into Porto's trading past - the Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa<\/div >\n

The impressive neoclassical fa\u00e7ade of the Pal\u00e1cio 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…<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Pal\u00e1cio da Bolsa   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Hike along the Douro to the sea<\/div >\n

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!<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hike along the Douro   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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4 places to visit in Boavista (Porto)<\/div >\n

The upscale Boavista district in Porto is mainly known as a residential area. However, it is also home to some remarkable cultural sites such as the Casa da M\u00fasica, which is housed in a modern and distinctive building.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Boavista   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Streetart Tour in Porto<\/div >\n

We have discovered some beautiful street art images during our forays through Porto and have compiled them into a \"Street Art Tour in Porto\". On this tour, there are not only colourful walls to see, but also creative installations and some of the works are even by well-known urban artists.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Streetart Tour in Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Parque de Serralves - Art and nature united<\/div >\n

Parque de Serralves is located in the urban area of Porto. It is one of the first artistically designed gardens created in Portugal in the first half of the 20th century.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Parque de Serralves   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Museums in Porto<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Portuguese Center for Photography - free and worth seeing<\/div >\n

In a large, already from the outside very impressive building in the center of Porto, is today the Portuguese Center for Photography. The visit is free of charge and was a little insider tip for us.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Portuguese Center for Photography   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Tramway Museum in Porto - \"Museu do Carro El\u00e9ctrico\"<\/div >\n

The Tramway Museum in Porto is one of the most beautiful tramway museums in the region. It is located directly on the banks of the Douro River in a historic power station.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n tramway museum in Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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WOW! What a visit to the World of Wine<\/div >\n

The World of Wine is located in the new cultural quarter in Porto \/ Gaia. Here, in the old warehouses of the wine producers, a modern complex with museums and restaurants has been created.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n World of Wine Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o \u2013 Stadium Tour and the FC Porto Museum<\/div >\n

Portugal is a football nation that is almost more enthusiastic about its teams than many other countries are. Anyone who visits Porto without having had contact with the city's most famous club and the Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o has missed out.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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World of Wine \u2013 WOW Porto<\/div >\n

In Vila Nova de Gaia, in the middle of the old warehouses of the port wine merchants, the WOW Porto has been created. A cultural center that with museums and restaurants is a popular destination in the city.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n WOW Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Book an unforgettable experience in Porto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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11 Restaurant tips for Porto<\/div >\n

The food in Porto is wonderfully varied and you can find restaurants in every price range. It is always worthwhile to go to the side streets and take a look at the small restaurants.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Food in Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Porto can also do beer and not just port!<\/div >\n

Porto is known for its wine. But is there also good beer there? We went in search of craft beer in Porto and discovered some great breweries.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Craft Beer in Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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4 great caf\u00e9s in Porto<\/div >\n

Walking through the streets of the city, the countless bakeries and caf\u00e9s in Porto immediately catch the eye. Most of them are quite small shops with a few seats.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Caf\u00e9s in Porto   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Porto.Card - is the city's official City Pass worth it?<\/div >\n

In Porto, as in many other popular tourist cities, there is the possibility to make your vacation a little cheaper with a Citypass. But is it worth buying the Porto.Card?<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Porto.Card   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Book accommodation in Porto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n \n Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n