Qué ver en Porto

A contemporary museum designed by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, with a huge garden/park and an Art Deco Villa. When visiting this foundation you can visit the exhibitions, relax at the park, have lunch at the restaurant, bar or tea house and explore the shops or the library.…

The part of the city near the river, which is also a good place to start visiting the World Heritage area; to the other side of the river you will see the Ribeira de Gaia, a similar area from the city of Vila Nova de Gaia (the two are only separated by the river) and where you could find the Port Wine Cellars.

It also contains the most impressive Arab room in the country. There is also a [http://viniportugal.pt/en/OgivalRooms Port wine tasting room]. It was built in the 19th century on the grounds of the destroyed old cloisters of the adjacent São Francisco church.

This Romanesque cathedral was originally completed in the 13th century. Later on Baroque alterations were made in the 17th and 18th century. The cathedral is located on top of a hill from where you also have great views over the city and the river.

Panoramic views from this baroque tower. 240 steps to the top. It is best to get there early since there is not a lot of space on the viewing platform. You might even have to wait for some time before you are allowed to climb up the stairs.

A small exhibition about Port wine and it's certification process. Samples of a small variety of Port wines can be bought. Guided tastings and tours to the laboratories can be arranged.

It's an old bookshop with an amazing interior and spiral staircase, where you can also have a coffee or glass of port. Voted as one of the most beautiful bookshops in Europe.

Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA. Guided tour available in English at 11:00, 16:00 and 17:00 for €6/person (free for children under 12) which take about 1 hour.

A multi purpose pavilion with nice gardens to rest, also known as "Palácio de Cristal".

A Gothic church with later alterations of the interior decorations in Baroque style.

A traditional market of fruits, vegetables, fish and meat.

Housed in a beautiful building in the centre of the city.

A house where the king of Italy stayed while on exile.

Museum displaying Portuguese art. Founded in 1833.