Ribeira

Ribeira is one of the oldest and most typical places in the city of Porto, it is part of the Historic Center of Porto and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Ribeira, Praça da Ribeira, also popularly known as Praça do Cubo, is worth mentioning; Rua da Fonte Taurina, one of the oldest in the city; the Muro dos Bacalhoeiros and the Casa do Infante, where it is believed that Infante D. Henrique was born in 1394. It was in this area of ​​Porto that one of the city's most charismatic figures lived, the so-called Duque da Ribeira, known for having saved several people drowned

Clerigos Tower

The Clerigos Church and Tower (18th century) is a notable architectural complex. Designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, this complex is one of the most notable examples of late-baroque style in Portuguese territory and has been classified as a National Monument since 1910. It is considered Nasoni's most emblematic work. The history of the Clerigos architectural complex is linked to the Irmandade dos Clerigos, an association of faithful that was founded at the beginning of the 18th century with the aim of providing assistance to the clergy.

Aliados Avenue

Avenida dos Aliados is an important Avenue in downtown Porto. With Praça da Liberdade and Praça do General Humberto Delgado, it forms a continuous urban fabric. And the main avenue and the city center of Porto. The avenue pays homage to the Allied countries of the First World War. The construction project for the avenue began on February 1, 1916 and the grandeur of its architectural complex and its central character make it the "living room of visitors" of the city..

Port wine cellars

Port Wine is a natural and fortified wine, produced exclusively from grapes from the Douro Demarcated Region. Despite being produced with Douro grapes and stored in the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, this alcoholic drink became known as "Port wine" from the second half of the 17th century onwards as it was exported throughout the world. world from this city. What makes Port wine different from other wines and unique climate, the fact that the fermentation of the wine is not complete, through the addition of a neutral wine brandy. Therefore, Port wine is a naturally sweet wine (since the natural sugar in the grapes does not completely transform into alcohol) and is stronger than other wines (between 19 and 22 degrees of alcohol).

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Gaia Pier

For many centuries, Cais de Gaia was a river port from where various goods were exported, with special emphasis on Port wine. The construction of the current Cais de Gaia development, a work by the architect Tasso de Sousa, in partnership with Eduardo Cabral dos Santos, aimed at renewing and enhancing this area (the work was started in 2000 and completed three years later), where the Port wine cellars are located, making the most of the riverfront and a unique landscape setting.

Se do Porto

Porto Cathedral, located in the heart of the city's historic center, is one of the main and oldest monuments in Portugal. The beginning of its construction dates back to the first half of the 12th century, and continued until the beginning of the 13th century. This first building, in style Romanesque, it has undergone many changes over the centuries. To the left of the chancel, there is a magnificent silver altar, built in the second half of the 17th century by several Portuguese artists, this was saved from French troops in 1807. Still in this left area, the medieval image of Our Lady of Vandoma, (patron saint of the city) is especially notable. ).

Music's house

Casa da Musica is the main concert hall located on Avenida da Boavista, in Porto. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, as part of the Porto European Capital of Culture event in 2001, however, the construction was only completed in 2005, immediately becoming an icon of the city. Although the opening day concert took place on the 14th with Cla and Lou Reed, the space was inaugurated on April 15, 2005, by the President of the Republic Jorge Sampaia. Casa da Musica has two auditoriums main areas, although other areas of the building can be adapted for concerts or shows.