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  1. The historic medieval coastal town of Porto. In 1996 it was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  2. For cheeses, olives, dried fruits and fruit and vegetables the bustling Mercado do Balhao is hard to beat, Porto

    Mercado do Balhao, Porto

    by Oliver Strewe

  3. Aperola do Balhao, a fine food shop in Porto

    Aperola do Balhao, Porto

    by Oliver Strewe

  4. Detail from the exterior of the Igreja do Carmo ( Carmo church ), which is covered in large and intricate azulejos, or hand painted tiles, typically blue and white and which are used to decorate buildings, Porto.

    Lgreja do Carmo, Porto

    by Paul Bernhardt

  5. Museu de Arte Contemporanea, designed by Porto native Alvaro Siva Vieira, noted for its minimalist style.

    Museu de Arte Contemporanea, Porto

    by Brent Winebrenner

  6. Statue of Jesus on cross in museum at Porto Cathedral.

    Porto Cathedral, Porto

    by Richard I'Anson

  7. Porto's impressive Torres dos Clergios ( Clergman's Tower ), is a fine example of baroque architecture.

    Torres dos Clergios, Porto

    by Paul Bernhardt

  8. Praca da Liberdade, street scene - Porto, Douro

    Praca da Liberdade, Porto

    by Bethune Carmichael

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