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Read MoreAtelier Joaquim Pombal
Joaquim Pombal’s studio displays his large-scale ceramic murals and tile restoration projects in a green space that boasts a lake and garden in the midst of the city. Emphasizing natural light and a peaceful environment, the ceramic sculptor and painter...
Read MoreCasa da Musica
Designed by legendary Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, Casa da Musica is iconic in the city of Porto. Finished in 2005, the institution hosts three orchestras and boasts two gorgeous concert halls. The musical experiments that take place here befit the...
Read MoreCentro Português de Fotografia
Founded in 1997, the Portuguese Center of Photography is housed in a former prison and is free to the public. Roam down institutional hallways and into the repurposed jail cells to view the frequently changing photography exhibitions.
Read MoreFoz do Douro
Where the River Douro meets the Atlantic sits the refined suburb of Foz do Douro. Formerly a fishing community and port, the area is now home to affluent Porto residents and exudes a laidback beach culture. The avenues that line...
Read MoreGaia’s Port Lodges
Porto is renowned for its port wine production, but Gaia, about 20 minutes south on the other side of the Douro River, is home to the cellars (known as caves) where the massive barrels of port wine are stored. Visit...
Courtesy Pedro MaiaRead MoreIgreja de Santa Clara
Built in the 1400s as a Franciscan convent, this church boasts a Gothic exterior but ornate, very distinctly Baroque interiors, dripping in gilded carvings and over-the-topic design aspects. Recently out of an extensive renovation, the church, which abuts Palácio da...
Igreja of São Francisco Altar, photo by Abby Sandman, courtesy IndagareRead MoreIgreja de São Francisco and Palacio da Bolsa
Thanks to its centuries under construction, Igreja of São Francisco was Romanesque upon its conception, has a Gothic exterior and Baroque interiors, making it one of Porto’s most beautiful sights inside and out. This church was once part of the...
Courtesy Christian GanshirtRead MoreMatosinhos Day Trip
Take a day trip up north to the beautiful coastal town of Matosinhos, which fronts a wide crescent of gold sand and the Atlantic Ocean. On the way up to Matosinhos, stop at the Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier (Praça...
Read MoreMercado Bom Sucesso
Built in the late 1940’s, the Mercado Bom Sucesso was recently renovated and now includes a hotel, gourmet restaurant and a produce market that together create a cool ambience and modern feel. Don’t miss the crispy custard tarts from the...
Read MorePassos Manuel
An art house movie theatre and cocktail lounge, Passos Manuel also functions as a stage for eclectic music concerts and performances. The interiors are minimalist and intimate, drawing an artistic, creative crowd come night.
Courtesy Joseph RenaliasRead MoreSé do Porto
Porto’s 12th-century Romanesque cathedral is a focal point of the city, from which visitors have excellent views of the surroundings. The structure has been the setting for many important historic moments, like the baptism of the baby who would grow...
Read MoreSerralves Museum
A cultural institution, the Serralves Museum is the most important of its kind in Portugal. The brainchild of the Serralves Foundation, it includes a contemporary art museum, a park and a villa, examples of Contemporary, Modernist and Art Deco architecture...
Read MoreStock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa)
A major hub of commerce for the Iberian Peninsula in the 19th century, Porto was an important city for its manufacturing and trade of port wine. The Palácio da Bolsa was built in the center of Porto, a Neoclassical, palace-like...
