Porto Trip Overview
Get your feet ready for one of the oldest and noblest cities in Portugal: the “cidade invicta”, the undefeated city” of Porto. Today Porto is the second largest and most important Portuguese city, classified by UNESCO’s as World Heritage in 1996. No other city embraces the river like Porto, with the Ribeira’s patchwork of tiled buildings and the view to the Port wine cellars.
We will walk its narrow streets and cozy city center, enjoy breathtaking views from its several viewpoints, learn it’s rich history, tradition and get acquainted with the local lifestyle. We will also get to know the influence of this city in pop culture and the Harry Potter phenomenon.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Porto, Portugal
Get your feet ready for one of the oldest and noblest cities in Portugal: the “cidade invicta”, the undefeated city” of Porto. Today Porto is the second largest and most important Portuguese city, classified by UNESCO’s as World Heritage in 1996. No other city embraces the river like Porto, with the Ribeira’s patchwork of tiled buildings and the view to the Port wine cellars.
We will walk its narrow streets and cozy city center, enjoy breathtaking views from its several viewpoints, learn it’s rich history, tradition and get acquainted with the local lifestyle. We will also get to know the influence of this city in pop culture and the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
You will learn about:
Portus Cale roman village and the origin of the name Portugal
Visigoth rule
Moorish invasion
Reconquest of the Asturias
First capital of the 11th century county of Portugal
12th century foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal
Great naval and shipbuilding city
The history of Port wine
Liberal revolt of the 18th century
The locked away heart of a king
The notorious rebellious spirit of capital of the North
Early 20th century attempt of independency
Modern Porto
You will see:
Avenida dos Aliados
Carmo and Carmelitas Churches
Porto’s University
Lello bookstore (outside)
Clérigos tower
Cordoaria garden
Tribunal da Relação (Courthouse and former prison)
Miradouro da Vitória viewpoint
Miragaia neighborhood
S.Francisco church
Palácio da Bolsa
Praça da Ribeira
Porto Bridges / Dom Luís I Bridge
