Lonely PlanetAug 25
The 15 Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal
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East side of town, witness the best bash for Festa de São João.
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- Casa de Chá da Boa NovaRestaurantMichelin-star restaurant.
- francesinhaRestaurantA multilayered meat and melted cheese sandwich.
- São BentoTrain stationTrain station with 20,000 tiles adorning its interior.
- Palácio da BolsaAttractionFormer stock exchange palace with gold-leaf Salão Árabe.
- Vila Nova de GaiaNeighborhoodAcross the river, surrounded by port wine houses.
- Capela das AlmasPlace of worshipChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade.
- Rua de Santa CatarinaNeighborhoodStreet where you can find Igreja de Santo Ildefonso.
- Igreja de Santo IldefonsoPlace of worshipChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade by Jorge Colaço.
- Igreja do CarmoPlace of worshipChurch with a notable tile facade.
- Banco de MateriaisMuseumPioneering materials bank featuring tile samples.
- FleurdelisPlaceSells ready-made tile pieces.
- Fontainhas districtNeighborhoodEast side of town, witness the best bash for Festa de São João.
- SerralvesNeighborhoodContemporary art museum, art deco mansion, and gardens.
- Casa da MúsicaMuseumContemporary music venue designed by Rem Koolhaas.
- Open House PortoRestaurantFestival welcoming visitors into striking buildings.
- SocorroMarketRecord shop that doubles as an alternative concert venue.
- Radioclube AgramonteRestaurantAlternative concert venue.
- FiascoBarA favorite hangout in the Bonfim district.
- Primavera SoundFestivalFestival in early June for bigger acts.
- Sé do PortoPlace of worship12th-century cathedral with a cloisters tile makeover.
- Igreja dos ClérigosPlace of worshipChurch with grand paintings and sculptures.
- Igreja de São FranciscoPlace of worshipChurch with opulent gilded altarpieces.
- Festa de São JoãoFestival
- Gazete AzulejosPlace
- Elsewhere
- Casa da ArquitecturaMuseumMatosinhos, PortugalHosts architecture exhibits, walking tours, and Open House Porto.