The parrish of Miragaia used to be a community of fishermen, so it is not surprising that the church is named after their patron saint, the fisherman São Pedro (Saint Peter). A church has stood in this location since the ...
Built between 1874 and 1894 on a relatively elevated area, the Bonfim Church features a façade flanked by two forty-two metre high bell towers. It is a church without much ornamentation on the outside, which is simple, but ...
The façade of this church from the seventeenth century is very similar to the Church of São Lourenço. Inside, it is worth highlighting the main altarpiece, a beautiful Rococo work, and the tiles that represent the life of ...
The Church of Santo António dos Congregados is located just outside the metro and train station of St. Bento. It dates to the late seventeenth century using an earlier chapel from 1662 that was to be the seat of the Confraria ...
It is for brave, but worth it- after climbing the about 240 steps up to 2 balconies, on top of the tower, you can enjoy a panoramic 360 ° views of the city and the Douro River. So, find your rhythm, but do not miss this. For ...
The Church of the Grilos – or São Lourenço – began construction in the sixteenth century and features a monumental façade. It was built by the Jesuits in a Mannerist Baroque style. The coat of arms of Frei Luís Álvaro de ...
One of our top picks in Porto.This historic 5-star hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is located in central Porto, a 4-minute walk from Aliados Metro Station. Renovated in early 2018, the hotel has antique ...
One of our top picks in Porto.Set in a renovated 18th-century palace, the 5-star InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas offers spacious rooms with views of Porto’s historical centre. Located 200 m from the iconic ...
Set in the historical centre of Porto, iStay Hotel Porto Centro offers contemporary accommodation within 400 m of the iconic Dom Luis Bridge. An entirely non-smoking property, the hotel offers 24-hour reception services.The ...
