Lonely PlanetAug 25
The 15 Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal
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Hosts architecture exhibits, walking tours, and Open House Porto.
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- Casa da ArquitecturaMuseumHosts architecture exhibits, walking tours, and Open House Porto.
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- Casa de Chá da Boa NovaRestaurantPorto, PortugalMichelin-star restaurant.
- francesinhaRestaurantPorto, PortugalA multilayered meat and melted cheese sandwich.
- São BentoTrain stationPorto, PortugalTrain station with 20,000 tiles adorning its interior.
- Palácio da BolsaAttractionPorto, PortugalFormer stock exchange palace with gold-leaf Salão Árabe.
- Vila Nova de GaiaNeighborhoodPorto, PortugalAcross the river, surrounded by port wine houses.
- Capela das AlmasPlace of worshipPorto, PortugalChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade.
- Rua de Santa CatarinaNeighborhoodPorto, PortugalStreet where you can find Igreja de Santo Ildefonso.
- Igreja de Santo IldefonsoPlace of worshipPorto, PortugalChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade by Jorge Colaço.
- Igreja do CarmoPlace of worshipPorto, PortugalChurch with a notable tile facade.
- Banco de MateriaisMuseumPorto, PortugalPioneering materials bank featuring tile samples.
- FleurdelisPlacePorto, PortugalSells ready-made tile pieces.
- Fontainhas districtNeighborhoodPorto, PortugalEast side of town, witness the best bash for Festa de São João.
- SerralvesNeighborhoodPorto, PortugalContemporary art museum, art deco mansion, and gardens.
- Casa da MúsicaMuseumPorto, PortugalContemporary music venue designed by Rem Koolhaas.
- Open House PortoRestaurantPorto, PortugalFestival welcoming visitors into striking buildings.
- SocorroMarketPorto, PortugalRecord shop that doubles as an alternative concert venue.
- Radioclube AgramonteRestaurantPorto, PortugalAlternative concert venue.
- FiascoBarPorto, PortugalA favorite hangout in the Bonfim district.
- Primavera SoundFestivalPorto, PortugalFestival in early June for bigger acts.
- Sé do PortoPlace of worshipPorto, Portugal12th-century cathedral with a cloisters tile makeover.
- Igreja dos ClérigosPlace of worshipPorto, PortugalChurch with grand paintings and sculptures.
- Igreja de São FranciscoPlace of worshipPorto, PortugalChurch with opulent gilded altarpieces.
- Festa de São JoãoFestivalPorto, Portugal
- Gazete AzulejosPlacePorto, Portugal