Tips 1 - 10 of 32 Porto Things to Do
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Things To Do: Estação de S. Bento (S Bento railway station)
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It was built in the beginning of the 20th century on the site of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. The hall has twenty thousand tiles illustrating historical events, painted by Jorge Colaço (1.864-1.942). - Fax: (+351) 223 39 40 79.
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Phone: (+351) 222 00 27 22
Address: Praça Almeida Garrett; 4000 Porto
Directions: City centre. - Metro: S. Bento (line D or yellow). - Bus: 1, 23, 35, 37, 57 and 91.
Website: ww.cp.pt
Other Contact: E. mail: mailto:usgp@mail.cp.pt
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Things To Do: Praça da Liberdade
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This is the biggest square of Porto. Pics: - Main: Banco de Portugal (Bank of Portugal). - 2nd: D. Pedro IV statue (made by Célestin Anatole Calmels and Joaquim da Costa Lima and erected between 1.862 and 1.866, having been unveiled in October 1.866; it's in the cente of the square). - 3rd: Newsvendor (created by Manuel Dias in 1.990). - 4th: Another view of the square.
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Directions: -Metro: Aliados (line D) or S. Bento (line D).
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Things To Do: Sé Catedral (Cathedral)
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Things To Do: Cámara Municipal (City Hall)
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The City Hall was founded in 1.957 although the foundation stone had been laid on 1.920. - Fax: (+351) 22 209 71 00
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Phone: (+351) 22 209 70 00
Address: Praça General Humberto DelgadoAvenida dos Aliados
Directions: How to get there: - Metro: Trindade (lines A, B, C, D and E) and Aliados (line D). - Bus: 6, 37, 54, 77 and 78.
Website: www-cm-porto.pt
Other Contact: E. mail: geral@cm-porto.pt
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Things To Do: Avenida dos Aliados
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Things To Do: Pontes/Bridges (1): Do Infante and Maria Pia
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The construction of Ponte (Bridge) de Maria Pia began on 5 January 1.876 and finished on 31 November .877. Inauguration ceremony took place on 4 November 1.877 by the king D. Luís and the queen D. Maria Pia, after whom the bridge was named. This bridge was used for 114 years, until 1.991, when the Ponte S. João (S. João Bridge) became active. The Ponte do Infante Prince was inaugurated on 30 March 2.003 following a project by the engineer Adão da Fonseca. With a 371 metres long and 20 metres wide deck. Pics: - Main: Ponte D. Maria Pia seen from Ponte do Infante. - Second and third: Ponte do Infante, and behind, Ponte D. Maria Pia, over the Douro river.
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Things To Do: Pontes/Bridges (3): D. Luis I
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The most famous bridge in Porto, over the Douro river. Works began in 1.881 and the inauguration was on 31 October 1.886. The arch comprises 172 m. of cord and is 44.6 m. tall.
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Directions: It's not necessary to say where it is, I think.
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Things To Do: Palácio da Bolsa
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The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Echange Palace) belonged to the Porto Commercial Association and started building the Palácio da Bolsa, its seat and property in 1.842. A Cultural and Conference Centre, the Palácio da Bolsa is a venue with unique conditions for holding concerts, debates, presentations, general meetings, receptions, conventions, incentives, conferences, commercial shows, auctions, varied exhibitions, fashion shows and other medium-sized events. A very interesting visit indeed. - Fax: (+351) 223 39 90 90
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Phone: (+351) 223 39 90 00
Address: R. de Ferreira Borges/P. Infante D. Henrique
Directions: - Bus: 1, 1E, 23, 57, 49, 88 and 91.
Website: www.palaciodabolsa.pt
Other Contact: E. Mail: cciporto@mail.telepac.p
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Things To Do: Igreja S. Francisco
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The São Francisco Church is one of the few remaining medieval buildings in Porto. Also, it is the only Gothic church in the city. It was part of a Franciscan convent and its construction lasted from the late 14th century until the early 15th century. A church not to miss.
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Phone: (+351) 222 06 21 00
Address: Rua do Infante D. Henrique; 4050-297 Porto
Directions: Behind, more or less, the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building). - Bus: 1, 1E, 23, 49 and 88.
Other Contact: Fax: (+351) 222 00 94 12
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Aitana Mon Jun 15, 2009 21:46 UTC
Ya se nota... Bonitas fotos! | hunterV Sat Apr 18, 2009 06:39 UTC
Hola, mi amigo! It's a very attractive nice destination! Thanks for your introsduction.... | unaS Mon Apr 13, 2009 05:55 UTC
Looking forward to seeing those 20.000 tiles at the railway station. | mircaskirca Mon Oct 6, 2008 16:00 UTC
Ribeira is indeed a lovely area to have dinner. I love grilled octopus too :) but can not forgive myself not trying Francesinha :( There are always great concert in Casa da Música! |
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