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Ponte de Dom Luís I
24,388 reviews
#1 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This bridge is a major icon of Porto, and makes a beautiful backdrop to the river and cities, as well as being a comfortable bridge to
stroll
across in the day or evening, between Porto and the port houses in Gaia"
"One of the
landmarks
of the city, the iconic Ponte Dom Luis I spans the River Douro linking the wine houses of Vila Nova de Gaia with the bustling downtown Ribeira district of Porto."
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Sao Bento Railway Station
16,511 reviews
#2 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The railway station is beautifully lit up from the outside by night, but its really attraction are the
beautiful tiles
on the inside - they depict the rural life around Porto, scenes from Portugal's history, the h..."
"the rail station is superbly kept the platforms covered by an Eiffel structure very well kept and the hall kind of a neo gothic style with ornaments out of the
Portuguese history
all in tiles very interesting"
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Porto Bridge Climb
1,260 reviews
#3 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"If you fancy a breathtaking view of the Douro River sandwiched between Porto and Gaia and would like to challenge yourself when you are
afraid of heights
, this is a suitable place for you."
"As the pitch mellows you reach the top and have a great view of Porto and of course the little sister
city
Villa Nova de Gaia known mostly for it's port cellars, and according to our guide the second best this abo..."
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Cais da Ribeira
10,849 reviews
#4 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The dock of the Ribeira do Porto is a place chosen by all to
stroll
, alone, with the family or with friends, as we can admire the beauty of the river Douro or Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the beautiful Ponte Luis..."
"Porto’s
riverside
is amazing - take a walk at any time and you will be drawn by the ever-changing atmosphere, from colourful, sunny and almost mediterranean, to windy Atlantic seaside (complete with seagulls), fro..."
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Farol Molhe do Douro
403 reviews
#5 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This was a really enjoyable experience, as we both like visiting some of the more unusual
sights
when on vacation, great views, captured some great photos, plus the added excitement of the waves and rough waters."
"This is a wonderful place to watch the ocean crash into the mouth of the river duoro, the wind here created great waves and spectacular wash as a result, you can get the 500 bus from Porto
city
which drops off her..."
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Livraria Lello
16,664 reviews
#6 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Livrario Lello has a lot of history, it was very likely an
inspiration
for movies and books (Harry Potter), it is incredibly original and beautiful and... you can even buy books!"
"... visit Lell &Irmao bookstore: those who read that some Harry Potter movie sequence was filmed here (the large majority) and those who just love books and know that this is one the world's most beautiful
libraries
."
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Estadio do Dragao
1,947 reviews
#7 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Tour guide very knowledgeable and after the tour of the stadium finished you are able to go around the
museum
unguided and at your own pace you can easily spend over 2 hours here the
museum
is never-ending !"
"I still enjoyed my trip to Portugal's second city, and took in their excellent
stadium tour
and museum, but it remained something of a sticking point with me."
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Ribeira Square
1,154 reviews
#8 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Ribeira is today the most attractive tourist spot in the
city
of Porto, with bars, restaurants and hotels, on the right bank of the river Douro, from where most of the cruises that go up the river Douro leave."
"This
riverfront
location is both highly scenic and the bustling centre of outdoor life in Porto, for locals and visitors alike, with cafes, stalls, outdoor entertainment etc."
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Capela das Almas
1,083 reviews
#9 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This is one of those special places to be seen and admired for the incredible
beauty
of the inlaid work as well as the highly detailed stories the tile panels tell as you walk around the chapel's exterior!"
"During our mid-September Monday (first full day of our visit to Portugal) visit to Oporto’s
city
center, our driver/guide took us to the Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina (Chapel of Souls of Saint Catherine) on R..."
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Palacio da Bolsa
5,347 reviews
#10 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"... showcases a collection of flags of the countries and states which had commercial relations with the city) and the magnificent Salão Árabe (Arabian Hall), a beautiful gilded ballroom decorated in
Moorish
style."
"It has a mix of architectural styles with nineteenth-century neoclassical features, Tuscan
architecture
as well as the English Neopaladian.The Arab Hall holds the most prominence of all the rooms of the palace due..."
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Jardim da Foz
202 reviews
#11 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Highly recommend a trip here, the 200 busy for €2 or the tram which is €3.50 for a single or walk the couple of miles from Porto
city
centre."
"On the seaside, there are also many varieties of large rocks of
geological
value."
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Igreja de Sao Pedro dos Clerigos
1,061 reviews
#12 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"if you are interested in history in any way this is definitely worth the visit - really good exhibition of Christian artefacts and great views of the
city
if you go up the tower."
"This is a
beautiful church
, so worth visiting in it's own right, but if you go at midday, you will be treated to a free 30-minute organ recital!"
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Church of Santa Clara (Igreja de Santa Clara)
523 reviews
#13 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"
Amazing site
well worth your time and effort with the crowds."
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Look at Porto
142 reviews
#14 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"It was the perfect introduction for our quick visit to this amazing vibrant
city
, we could see where we should go and visit during our 24 hours but we will surely return... thank you so much."
"The 15 minute 5D movie gives a great overview of the main
sights
of Porto and we probably got a better view of the famous staircase in the Lavraria Lello and for less queuing and money!"
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Igreja dos Carmelitas
615 reviews
#15 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The churches were separated by a Metre and into that gap they built a house, the smallest in Porto for a small fee that also allows you to enter the Carmo church and its
catacombs
."
"these beautiful building will gives you lovely vibes, although entire old city is like that but this was amazing from the
architecture
point of view."
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Liberdade Square
1,985 reviews
#16 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Anchored by the imposing city hall and its 70 m high clock tower, the Praca is home to several important banks and hotels, the towering 10 m bronze
equestrian statue
of Pedro IV, several theatres, Cardosa Palace,..."
"Lovely square with a variety of Portugal's
architecture
, also reflecting the incredible wealth there must have been in the town."
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Igreja do Carmo
1,031 reviews
#17 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"It offers a magnificent view and it should be part of your must-see list while in Porto, for its outstanding
exterior
, the legendary tombs and archeological interior exhibits, as well as its popularity attributed..."
"With one side festooned with stunning azulejos depicting numerous
scenes
in blue, both historic and religious, coupled with a decorative frontage, it is truly outstanding."
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Igreja de São Francisco
3,458 reviews
#18 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Pictures and video aren’t permitted within the ornate Main Chapel, but it’s a memorable experience to just be in the amazing space to soak in the intricate
wood carvings
and abundant gold leaf."
"From the outside it looks just like another regular church but inside you'll see the most
beautiful church
interior of Porto and one of the most stunning churches in Portugal."
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
4,652 reviews
#19 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"As you walk through the Largo da Sé, you’ll find some of the best views of the
city
and Douro River Right next to the cathedral, you can see the beautiful medieval tower from the 13th century."
"Buy a 14 euro ticket which gets you into 4 attractions : the Se, the Archeological museum , Bishops Palace and Clerics
Tower
- very good value and a good gentle days sight seeing, mixed with cafe life and the phot..."
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Torre dos Clérigos
8,584 reviews
#20 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"
Clerigos Tower
is situated in Rua Sao Filipe Neri, on a nice square, the tower seems a proud sightseeing point, to have a nice view over the city; the plaza is a meeting point for tours, and visits of town; you ca..."
"The Clérigos Tower is the
bell tower
of the Church of the Clergy, all in granite stone, which can be visited up to the highest level, from where one can have a good view of the city of Oporto"
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Miradouro da Vitória
325 reviews
#21 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The view/scenery takes you’re breath away as you are higher than most of the roof tops looking over the
city
, the river, the main iron bridge and port distilleries."
"There was a guided walking tour there so we waited until they moved on and then took some
photos
."
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Praca dos Leoes
288 reviews
#22 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This square is a lovely open space in the heart of the
city
, facing which is the University of Porto's entrance and the Carmelite church."
"A magnificent fountain of mystical beasts that supposedly gave
inspiration
for characters from Harry Potter"
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Ponte Infante D. Henrique
297 reviews
#23 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"Breathtaking views and a great spot to take
beautiful pictures
."
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Igreja de Santo António dos Congregados
256 reviews
#24 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"It has a stunning
facade
decorated with blue and white tiles."
"Beautiful Azulejos
Facade
"
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Porto City Hall
473 reviews
#25 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"
City
Hall is spectacular both inside and out, tourist and natives alike posing for photos with the big Porto sign below the steps and a huge Portugal party after winning the Nations League, absolutely incredible a..."
"Gorgeously placed at the height of the lovely thoroughfare, the
tower
is just one of the numerous decorative aspects."
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Casa da Musica
2,281 reviews
#26 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The restaurang is higly recommended and the concert house is really
worth a visit
."
"The outside gives you a hint and lies within as the
shapes
and materials used are just breathtaking."
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Rua das Flores
805 reviews
#27 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This is really close to Sao Bento train station and has a great selection of cafes, shops,
street artists
, musicians and people selling hand drawn/painted work, jewellery, photographs etc."
"There's a special flair about it and it was a street made for merchants and nobles in the XVI century, An ideal place for a slow
stroll
."
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She Changes (The Anemone)
229 reviews
#28 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"This is where Porto
city
meets Matosinhos
city
, right next to the beach and Parque da cidade."
"A lot of the
sculptures
are very unusual and this one is beautiful."
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Museu de Arte Sacra da Igreja de Santo Ildefonso
420 reviews
#29 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"On approach we were captivated with the beauty in azure of the
facade
swathed in azulejos."
"I really like the
architecture
and tiles on the exterior and all of the intricate designs on the outside and inside."
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
137 reviews
#30 of 219 Sights & Landmarks in Porto
"The church is beautiful its the
cemetery
that is fascinating."
"The church is beautiful and so is the
cemetery
that exists next to it!"
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