{"id":1518,"date":"2018-09-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/covethouse.eu\/blog-teste\/welcome-to-porto-2-historical-and-must-see-spots\/"},"modified":"2020-10-30T07:49:30","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:49:30","slug":"welcome-to-porto-2-historical-and-must-see-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.covethouse.eu\/blog\/welcome-to-porto-2-historical-and-must-see-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome To Porto #2: Historical and Must-see Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"This form does not exist\n

Porto<\/strong><\/em> is a magical city. We say this not only because of the way it looks like, its cultural dimension<\/strong><\/em>, the charming people<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Porto is magical because of the way it makes us feel<\/strong><\/em>. It\u2019s something that goes beyond comprehension or reason, something that has to do with the emotional side of life. What makes Porto so distinctive is the same matter that forms our most memorable dreams, making it unique<\/strong><\/em> and inspirational<\/strong><\/em>. Let\u2019s meet some of its historical <\/strong><\/em>and must-see spots<\/strong><\/em>!<\/p>\n

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S\u00e3o Bento Train Station<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Ruralea<\/p>\n

This amazing building dates from 1893. It is majorly famous for the tile panels on the inside, depicting\u00a0historical scenes<\/strong>. The tiles were installed between 1905 and 1906 by\u00a0Jorge Cola\u00e7o<\/strong>, a renowned Portuguese artist. S\u00e3o Bento<\/strong> is located in the heart of the city, near Aliados\u2019 Avenue.<\/p>\n

Pra\u00e7a Almeida Garrett, 4000-069 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Casa da M\u00fasica<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Detours<\/p>\n

Designed by the dutch Rem Koolhaas<\/strong>, master of contemporary architecture<\/strong> and winner of a Pritzker, Casa da M\u00fasica<\/strong> doesn\u2019t follow conventional patterns and claims itself as a modern artistic landmark. Undoubtedly, a visual soundtrack for the soul.<\/p>\n

Avenida da Boavista 604-610, 4149-071 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Carmo\u2019s Church<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 GoOporto<\/p>\n

One of the most notable examples of\u00a0Baroque architecture<\/strong>, it was built in the 18th Century. Its fa\u00e7ade is covered by a magnificent panel of blue and white tiles, representing the\u00a0Brown Scapular<\/strong>\u00a0imposition on Mount Carmel. This is a notable monument<\/strong> where you can feel the history flowing all around.<\/p>\n

Pra\u00e7a de Gomes Teixeira 10, 4050-011 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Bolsa\u2019s Palace<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Ruralea<\/p>\n

Located at the Infante D. Henrique<\/strong> square, the historical city\u2019s Commercial Association (Stock Exchange Palace) was built in the 19th Century<\/strong>. You have to buy a ticket to visit and there are\u00a0guided tours<\/strong>\u00a0available, lasting approximately 45 minutes with several language options (Spanish, French and English besides Portuguese).<\/p>\n

Rua de Ferreira Borges, 4050-253 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Aliados\u2019 Avenue<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Viajar pela Europa<\/p>\n

This avenue is the main one among all that constitute this city. The\u00a0buildings<\/strong>\u00a0that surround it go back to the 18th and 19th Centuries, representing an important an impressive\u00a0architectural landmark\u00a0<\/strong>for the city. Feel free to get lost in its wonders!<\/p>\n

Avenida dos Aliados, Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Cl\u00e9rigos\u2019 Tower<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a9 Time Out<\/p>\n

Standing 75 meters tall, it\u2019s the\u00a0biggest tower<\/strong>\u00a0in Portugal. It was built in the beginning of the 18th Century and the tower\u2019s staircase has 240 steps that lead to a balcony with a stunning panoramic view of the city and the\u00a0Douro river<\/strong>. Majestic.<\/p>\n

Rua S\u00e3o Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

D. Lu\u00eds I Bridge<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

Conceived by\u00a0Gustave Eiffel<\/strong>\u00a0and finished in 1888, the main bridge of Porto is an easy way to walk to\u00a0Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong>\u00a0and its wineries. All made of iron, the double-decked arch bridge is a popular spot for photographers.<\/p>\n

Ponte Luiz I, Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

Serralves Foundation<\/h3>\n

\"Welcome<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a9 European Best Destinations<\/p>\n

Take a walk at the stunning Serralves Foundation surroundings. It is composed by the\u00a0museum<\/strong>, a masterpiece built by architect\u00a0\u00c1lvaro Siza Vieira<\/strong>, the\u00a0Art Deco villa<\/strong>\u00a0and its gardens with pieces of art. One of the most important epicenters in what comes to culture<\/strong> in the city.<\/p>\n

Rua Dom Jo\u00e3o de Castro 210, 4150-417 Porto<\/em><\/p>\n

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