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Seemingly hewn out of granite near the mouth of the River Douro, Portugal's second city, known locally as Porto, dazzles with a rich collection of cultural attractions.

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Seemingly hewn out of granite near the mouth of the River Douro, Portugal’s second city, known locally as Porto, dazzles with a rich collection of cultural attractions. Porto’s historical heart is the Ribeira. This waterfront bairro positively insists you lose yourself amongst the maze of narrow streets and seek out some of the city’s most cherished architectural treasures. In fact, …

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LANGUAGE Portuguese CURRENCY Euro BEST TIME TO VISIT April to October NEAREST RAILWAY STATION São Bento and Campanhã stations NEAREST AIRPORT Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport(OPO) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS The vast majority of cafes, bars and restaurants in Porto offer customers free wi-fi, and there’s also a free public network (no password required) in the centre of …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Despite the narrow alleyways, steep hills and cobbled streets, cyclists are ubiquitous in Porto, and there are some particularly great rides along the Douro on dedicated bike paths from Ribeira to Foz or from Vila Nova de Gaia to Afurada and beyond. Bike rental outlets include Fold ‘n’ Visit, L&L and Porto Rent a Bike. A full day’s rental …

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History & Culture

Portugal’s oldest documented human settlers lived during the middle of the Ice Age about 30,000 BC. Around 700 BC, the Celts became the first of many groups to invade and conquer the land. During the centuries to come, Portugal would be occupied by the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, in that order. One of the most lasting souvenirs from the …

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Top Attractions

Torre dos Clérigos The soaring Clérigos Tower punctuates Porto’s skyline like a monumental needle. This is the city’s most visible landmark, a 75-meter tall, 18th-century granite-hewn rocket, and visiting this historic structure should be high up on the “things to do” list. You’ll need a stout pair of legs to climb the 240 steps to the top of the tower, …

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