McDonald’s Imperial
Having a burger in a historical cafe is only possible in Porto’s downtown McDonald’s Imperial restaurant. Enjoy the amazing art deco stained glass windows and the chandeliers!
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Hard Club
Hard Club is a cultural hub in Porto, a few steps away from Ribeira. Concerts, films, exhibitions, literary meetings, you name it. All in a beautiful building dating back to 1885!
Palace of the Viscounts of Balsemão
The palace a sober building from the 18th century passed, by marriage, to the Viscounts of Balsemão. The city’s coin collection is one of the best and largest in the country.
Café Aviz
If billiards are your game and you’re in town, Café Aviz is a place to visit and meet friends. Have a francesinha on the sidewalk tables and then go for the game!
Lello & Irmão Bookstore
Rumor has it that J.K.Rolling got inspired to write Harry Potter’s adventures in this beautiful bookstore. Plus, Lonely Planet ranked it 3rd in the most beautiful bookstores in the world!
Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square
This square, known as “Rotunda da Boavista”, is a central park that serves as a meeting point to many streets and avenues in Porto.
Alminhas da Ponte
This historic symbolism sculpture pays tribute to the tragedy of “Bridge of Boats”. Learn all about this here.
Palácio da Bolsa
The former Stock Exchange house in Porto is a 19th century building and is now mainly used for major events. Find here a great mix of artistic styles.
Carmo&Carmelitas’ Churches
These churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by a very narrow house.
Casa do Infante, House of the Prince
Right in the middle of Ribeira, House of the Prince is Porto’s ancient Custom House and old residence of the King’s of Portugal senior officials.
Bairro da Sé
For centuries, the city of Porto was just the Bairro da Sé. The bishops gave the order to build a wall that surrounded and defended the whole neighborhood.
Convento dos Grilos – Church of St. Lawrence
This strange but beautiful Porto’s church is Church of St. Lawrence, but all the locals will call it the Igreja dos Grilos.
Casa dos Vinte e Quatro
The Casa dos Vinte e Quatro used to be Porto’s Town Hall in de medivial era and is located just a couple of yards from the Sé Cathedral.
Guerra Junqueiro House Museum
Located in the picturesque streets of Bairro da Sé, this museum is installed in a magnificent Baroque palace. The gardens are a perfect getaway.
Porto’s Sé Cathedral
Porto’s Cathedral, the Sé, is an historic landmark in the old centre, where the city was born. In fact, Morro da Sé is the oldest district in Porto.
Porto’s Botanical Garden
Porto Botanical Garden is a space where three dimensions converge: recreation, history and botanics. It’s not very big but it’s full of old town charm.