The North

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Introducing The North

The country’s northern region is country-bumpkin heaven with its rolling landscape interspersed with dense forests and dramatic mountains. This region is also gluttony for wine-lovers: it’s the home of the sprightly vinho verde wine, while its capital Porto is named after another tipple and is a beguiling combo of the medieval and modern. Smaller towns similarly have a real now-and-then feel including magnificent Braga, the country’s religious heart, and the folkloric capital of Viana do Castelo.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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