Guidebook for Porto
Parks & Nature
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIA big wide park with lots of different places and corners where people can walk, run, ride a bycicle or picnic, watching the ducks. There's also two nice places for lunch or breakfast.
And the most amazing part is that it ends on the beach of Matosinhos, (15 min walking there are a lot of the best fish restaurants to lunch or have dinner)
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoA big wide park with lots of different places and corners where people can walk, run, ride a bycicle or picnic, watching the ducks. There's also two nice places for lunch or breakfast.
And the most amazing part is that it ends on the beach of Matosinhos, (15 min walking there are a lot of the best fish restaurants to lunch or have dinner)
Arts & Culture
Unique and exquisite example of Porto's Art Deco arquitecture by José Marques da Silva. It's located in the compound that also houses the Contemporary Arts's Museu de Serralves by, world renoun Álvaro Siza Vieira. Both Casa and Museum share a wonderfull and romantic garden, ideal for a family lunch or a good resting walk in the nature.
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Дом Серралвеш
999 R. de SerralvesUnique and exquisite example of Porto's Art Deco arquitecture by José Marques da Silva. It's located in the compound that also houses the Contemporary Arts's Museu de Serralves by, world renoun Álvaro Siza Vieira. Both Casa and Museum share a wonderfull and romantic garden, ideal for a family lunch or a good resting walk in the nature.
Nice modern architectural building by Rem Koohlaas. This outstanding piece of concrete was the main project of "2001's Porto European Capital of Culture". Totaly dedicated to music performances, it has been the stage of many worldwide music artists such as Herbie Hancock, Tricky, Tindersticks, Brad Mehldau and many more... A definite must see yif you´re into music or live shows in general.
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Дом музыки
Nice modern architectural building by Rem Koohlaas. This outstanding piece of concrete was the main project of "2001's Porto European Capital of Culture". Totaly dedicated to music performances, it has been the stage of many worldwide music artists such as Herbie Hancock, Tricky, Tindersticks, Brad Mehldau and many more... A definite must see yif you´re into music or live shows in general.
Dating back to 1906, this is an historic neogothic-style library, labeled as one of the most beatiful in the world. It's said that, while living in Porto, this was where J.K.Rowling, the author of Harry Potter's universe, got her inspiration from.
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Ливрария Лелло
144 R. das CarmelitasDating back to 1906, this is an historic neogothic-style library, labeled as one of the most beatiful in the world. It's said that, while living in Porto, this was where J.K.Rowling, the author of Harry Potter's universe, got her inspiration from.
Food Scene
One of the oldest and more iconic restaurants in Porto. Here you can taste the traditional and delicious Tripes.
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Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoOne of the oldest and more iconic restaurants in Porto. Here you can taste the traditional and delicious Tripes.
One of the best places to try traditional portuguese paistry.
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Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesOne of the best places to try traditional portuguese paistry.
Solar Moinho de Vento
81 R. de Sá de NoronhaComfort portuguese food at its best.
Go back in time and taste a coffee or a drink at this wonder of the Belle Epoque, built in 1921. Trully a unique and remarkable experience!
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaGo back in time and taste a coffee or a drink at this wonder of the Belle Epoque, built in 1921. Trully a unique and remarkable experience!
Right next to your apartment, you can find one of the best Francesinhas in town. The right place for a quick snack or a good confort food meal.
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Pontual
350 Rua do AlmadaRight next to your apartment, you can find one of the best Francesinhas in town. The right place for a quick snack or a good confort food meal.
Sweet, small but engaging and wellcoming, this little restaurant offers a good variety of home-style cooking. Perfect if you don't like busy places.
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Le Chien Qui Fume Restaurant
405 Rua do AlmadaSweet, small but engaging and wellcoming, this little restaurant offers a good variety of home-style cooking. Perfect if you don't like busy places.
Low profile, mid-priced, but some of the best home cooking you will find in Porto. Buraco is a very good choice for a warm meal, well known for serving quick, traditional and freshly cooked food. Good for a lunch in the middle of the week!
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O Buraco
95 R. do BolhãoLow profile, mid-priced, but some of the best home cooking you will find in Porto. Buraco is a very good choice for a warm meal, well known for serving quick, traditional and freshly cooked food. Good for a lunch in the middle of the week!
For the Francesinha lovers. it is considered to be the best one around! Usually very busy; be prepared to go with time and patience if you get caught in a queue. It'll be worth the wait!
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Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelFor the Francesinha lovers. it is considered to be the best one around! Usually very busy; be prepared to go with time and patience if you get caught in a queue. It'll be worth the wait!
Sightseeing
Relaxing and charming, Passeio das Virtudes is the best place to rest and enjoy one of the best picture-like views of Porto's Rio Douro. A great way to spend the late hours of the afternoon, watching a beautifull sunset.
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Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesRelaxing and charming, Passeio das Virtudes is the best place to rest and enjoy one of the best picture-like views of Porto's Rio Douro. A great way to spend the late hours of the afternoon, watching a beautifull sunset.
Roman architectural building dating back to the XIIIth century, Sé do Porto is the town's cathedral. Well worth the visit.
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Порту кафедральный собор (Се-Кафедральный собор)
Terreiro da SéRoman architectural building dating back to the XIIIth century, Sé do Porto is the town's cathedral. Well worth the visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Have a beer or two in one of the oldest pubs in town. Here you´ll always fine nice music, good talks and a happy and cheerull environment.
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Pipa Velha
75 R. Das OliveirasHave a beer or two in one of the oldest pubs in town. Here you´ll always fine nice music, good talks and a happy and cheerull environment.
A trendy and hip stopping point if you´re into a more artsy way to spend a night. Lots of good foos and music as well!
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasA trendy and hip stopping point if you´re into a more artsy way to spend a night. Lots of good foos and music as well!
Shopping
Fine handcrafted chocolate made in Portugal. Here you can find all sorts of flavours and chocolate combinations associated with sophisticated design and lovely window-dressing. Ideal for a sweet and original portuguese souvenir!
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Chocolataria Equador
637 R. de Sá da BandeiraFine handcrafted chocolate made in Portugal. Here you can find all sorts of flavours and chocolate combinations associated with sophisticated design and lovely window-dressing. Ideal for a sweet and original portuguese souvenir!
An old, pitoresque and tipycal market, located in the heart of town. Here you´ll find all sorts of foods and souvenirs.
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Рынок Больян
322 R. FormosaAn old, pitoresque and tipycal market, located in the heart of town. Here you´ll find all sorts of foods and souvenirs.