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A metro train crosses the Dom Luiz bridge with the historic city of Porto beyond.

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Overview

Opening up like a pop-up book from the banks of the Rio Douro, edgy-yet-opulent Porto entices with its historic center and sumptuous food and wine.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Decorated interior of church museum of Saint Francis (Igreja de Sao Francisco) in Porto, Portugal.
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Igreja de São Francisco

Ribeira

Igreja de São Francisco looks from the outside to be an austerely Gothic church, but inside it hides one of Portugal’s most dazzling displays of baroque…

Serralves

Foz do Douro

This fabulous cultural institution combines a museum, a mansion and extensive gardens. Cutting-edge exhibitions, along with a fine permanent collection…

Sé

Ribeira

From Praça da Ribeira rises a tangle of medieval alleys and stairways that eventually reach the hulking, hilltop fortress of the cathedral. Founded in the…

Ponte de Dom Luís I

Ribeira

Completed in 1886 by a student of Gustave Eiffel, the bridge’s top deck is now reserved for pedestrians, as well as one of the city’s metro lines; the…

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Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis

Miragaia

Porto's best art museum presents a stellar collection ranging from Neolithic carvings to Portugal’s take on modernism, all housed in the formidable…

Porto, Portugal - August 25, 2020: Nations Courtyard at Stock Exchange Palace in Porto, Portugal.
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Palácio da Bolsa

Ribeira

This splendid neoclassical monument (built from 1842 to 1910) honours Porto’s past and present money merchants. Just past the entrance is the glass-domed…

Detail of Sao Bento Train station in Oporto. The first train arrived here in 1896, but the building (designed with a French Renaissance touch) opened in 1903.; Shutterstock ID 7016608; Your name (First / Last): Josh Vogel; GL account no.: 56530; Netsuite department name: Online Design; Full Product or Project name including edition: Digital Content/Sights

São Bento Train Station

Aliados & Bolhão

One of the world's most beautiful train stations, beaux arts São Bento wings you back to a more graceful age of rail travel. Completed in 1903, it seems…

APRIL 19, 2017: Customers browse books inside the famous bookshop, Lello e Irmao (1906).
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Livraria Lello

Aliados & Bolhão

Ostensibly a bookshop, but even if you’re not after books, don’t miss this exquisite 1906 neo-Gothic confection, with its lavishly carved plaster…

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

Explore perfect Porto and find all its wonderful secrets, from a thriving late-night scene to incredible architecture and sunset views.

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Best Time to Visit

Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.

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Things to Know

Porto's history, hills and hipster allure always fascinate. Here are a few things to know before you arrive in this sensational city.

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Transportation

The bus and metro are the easiest ways to get around this big city – though slower transport options offer a way to get in more picture-perfect views.

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Best Neighborhoods

From sightseeing to places to stay, get to know the vibrant city of Porto with this neighborhood guide.

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Day Trips

Porto is an ideal launch pad to visit other towns, cities and regions in northern Portugal. Here are five great day trips from Porto.

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Money and Costs

The top 13 ways to save money on a trip to Portugal's captivating northern city. Here's how to visit Porto on a budget.

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5 Shops

Porto's best independent shops pull shoppers in some unexpected, quirky directions