Architectural, Cultural sights in Porto
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Casa Do Infante
Just back from the river is the handsomely renovated Casa do Infante. It’s claimed Henry the Navigator was born here in 1394, and the building later served as Porto’s first customs house. Today it houses three floors of exhibits on the complex activities of the customs house throughout the centuries; there’s also a model of Porto from its medieval days. In 2002 the complex was excavated, revealing Roman foundations as well as some remarkable mosaics – all of which are now on display.
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Museu Romântico
Nestled on the garden’s south slopes is the Quinta da Macieirinha, the small but stately home where the exiled king of Sardinia spent his final days holed up in 1843. The upstairs has been turned into the modest Museu Romântico, featuring the king’s belongings and dainty period furnishings. Downstairs is the wonderful Solar do Vinho do Porto.
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Mosteiro da Serra de Pilar
Watching over the entire scene is the severe, 17th-century hilltop Mosteiro da Serra de Pilar, with its striking, circular cloister. Requisitioned by the future Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular wars, it still belongs to the Portuguese military and is closed to the public. The church is open for mass on Sunday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00.
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