Miradouro Ignez - View Point
Miradouro Ignez offers a breathtaking view over the city of Porto and the Douro River. In addition to burgers, toasties, cakes, cupcakes and drinks, there will be an art gallery for emerging artists from the city and a noble hall, ready to receive more complete meals and specific events. Sunset parties on the lower terrace are in the plans.
Base Porto
Situated right near Clérigos Tower. "Our concept stands out automatacally due to our location and the importance of the garden in the the city center. We take that as a foundation and make sure we guarantee a service of quality to all our customers. Since we are located in a garden in open air, we prefer day or sunset activities. Besides the items on our menu, we present to our visitors our lifestyle vision by offering healthy, natural and cultural activities."
Virtudes Garden - View Point
A great place for sunsets in the summer. There is often entertainment and activities at this place on the weekend in the afternoon. One of the main peculiarities of this park is the fact that it develops in terraces down the slope, reason why of almost all the places one has a unique view on the Customs, the River Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Address: Rua de Azevedo de Albuquerque, 4050-076 Porto
Clérigos Tower
This baroque work by Nicolau Nasoni was built in the first half of the eighteenth century. The Clérigos Tower is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city of Porto. The panoramic view over the city and the river Douro which can be seen from the top of the tower makes the 240 step climb worth the effort.
Serra do Pilar - View point
World Cultural Heritage, it started being built in 1538, and was concluded only around 1670. The church, of circular plan, has the dome surrounded by a balcony; the cloister is also circular, with 36 Ionic columns, the only example in Portugal. From its grand terrace one can see the whole riverside area of Porto and Gaia until the Arrábida Bridge, and the historic center, with emphasis on the Cathedral and D. Luís I bridge.
Address: Serra do Pilar, 4430 Vila Nova de Gaia
São Bento Train Station
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history and life.
Address: Praça de Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto
Opening hours: daily 05:00-01:00
Lello Bookshop
For Harry Potter lovers! On the inside, the library is decorated in painted plaster imitating wood and presents a magnificent staircase linking it to the upper floor. Also worthy of attention is the huge stained-glass skylight, bearing the library's monogram and motto: 'Decus in Labore'.
Address: Rua das Carmelitas, 144, 4050-161 Porto
Bolhão Market
The Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city. Dating back to 1850, with a singular structure with two floors, it is characterised by the monumentality of its neoclassic architecture. On the exterior, the market is divided into a large number of shops, facing the four surrounding roads: Fernandes Tomás, to the North, Alexandre Braga, to the East, Formosa, to the South, and Sá da Bandeira to the West. Dedicated mainly at fresh products, its sellers are divided into different specialised sections, namely: fishmongers, butchers, green grocers and florists.
Avenida dos Aliados
The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times. There are granite buildings, many of which are crowned with skylights, domes and pinnacles. The City Hall is located at the head of the Avenida.
Address: Avenida dos Aliados
Capela das Almas
Chapel built at the beginning of the eighteenth century. From the same period is the image of Nossa Senhora das Almas (Our Lady of the Souls), which is inside. In 1929, the entire exterior was covered with tiles representing scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine. Those tile panels were recovered in 1982.
Adress: Rua de Santa Catarina 428, 4000-068 Porto
Port Wine Cellars
"The Port Wine Cellars are a Portuguese ex-libris and document an unusual history of temperance and courage. Open for visits all year, knowing them is to deepen knowledge about the Port wine, the Douro region and the cities of Oporto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Visit a Certified Port Wine Cellars and enjoy the moment!"