Must-see attractions in Massarelos

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    Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

    Massarelos

    Sitting atop a bluff, this gorgeous botanical garden is one of Porto's best-loved escapes, with lawns interwoven with sun-dappled paths and dotted with…

  • Museu Romântico

    Massarelos

    Nestled on the southern slopes of Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, beneath cathedral oaks and sycamores, is the small but stately home where the exiled king…

  • Ponte da Arrábida

    Massarelos

    Arcing 270m in a single swoop over the Douro River and linking Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, this mighty bridge is visible from afar. Designed by prominent…

  • Igreja do Corpo Santo de Massarelos

    Massarelos

    Rising above the riverfront with a facade adorned in blue-and-white azulejos (hand-painted tiles), this church was built in 1776 on the site of a chapel…

  • Museu do Carro Eléctrico

    Massarelos

    Housed in an antiquated switching-house, this museum is a tram-spotter's delight. It displays dozens of beautifully restored old trams – from early 1870s…