Not used anymorePhoto by Katalin K, Germany
Here at the railway station of PinhaoPhoto by Katalin K, Germany
Lots of English vineyards made porto wine famous l...Photo by Katalin K, Germany
Famous for hot summers, ideal for sweet winePhoto by Katalin K, Germany
Beautiful landscapePhoto by Katalin K, Germany
Porto & Northern Portugal
Attractions
Porto & Northern Portugal Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Porto & Northern Portugal attractions and places to see in Porto & Northern Portugal, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Amarante
Allegedly established by a Roman centurion named Amarantus, Amarante is situated between the steep sides of Serra do Marão and the curves of the river ... Continue Reading »
Douro
The Douro region in Northeast Portugal is near the border with Spain. Even with the advent of modern civilization, this area is characterized by a sort of ... Continue Reading »
Lamego
In a fertile valley in the Douro River region’s Port wine area, sits the little town of Lamego. It’s famous for its proximity to one of the most important ... Continue Reading »
Porto Se Cathedral
Originally a Romanesque church from the 12th century, the Porto Se Cathedral was rebuilt with a Gothic style about 600 years later. Like other major churches ... Continue Reading »
Ribeira District
Many of Europe’s great cities have an "old quarter," the original part of town from which centuries of cosmopolitan evolution spread outward. In ... Continue Reading »
Museu de Arte Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Much of Porto’s culture is rooted in old traditions, but the Museum of Contemporary Art (or Museu de Arte Contemporanea) is a successful entry into ... Continue Reading »
Torre & Igreja dos Clerigos
One of the symbols of Porto is the Torre dos Clerigos, the bell tower adjoining the Clerigos Church, a baroque church built between 1732 and 1750. The church ... Continue Reading »
Aveiro
In Roman times, Aveiro was known as Aviarium, which in Latin means “gathering of birds” due to the large number of birds inhabiting the city’s lagoon area. ... Continue Reading »
Parque Nacional Da Peneda-gerês
The Peneda-Gerês National Park (or Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, or simply Gerês) is the only national park in Portugal (although many ... Continue Reading »
