1. Porto

2. Visiting Porto

3. Visiting Porto

4. Visiting Porto 2nd biggest city habitants Área 41,42 km² População
Densidade populacional
5 736,1  hab./km²
Pop. Residente
Pop. ativa
desemp
licenciados
Porto
237591
45%
17%
27%
Lisboa
564567
51%
12%
32%
Portugal
47,56
13%
15%

5. Porto’s History
The archaeological remains date back to the 2nd and 1st century.
Photograph – Roman’s mosaic - route 1

6. Porto’s History
The medieval Port is labyrinthine, with narrow and winding streets.
Photograph of City model- route 1
Photograph of Postigo do Carvão route 1
Ana’s Arch

7. Porto’s History
The medieval Port is labyrinthine, with narrow and winding streets.

8. Porto’s History Photograph of Ribeira’s Square- route 1
The city and its wealth is due to the intense commerce.
Photograph of Merchants’ Street - route 1

9. Porto’s History Photograph of Sé (Catedral)- route 1
Photograph of Saint Francis’ Church (outside)- route 1

10. Porto’s History
In the 15th century, the city was once more involved in the most important moments of national history - in preparation for the expedition to the conquest of CEUTA (north of Africa)
Photograph of the statue of the prince D. Henrique – route 1

11. Porto’s History
In 1725, the italian architect Nicolau Nasoni arrived in Porto.
The city owes him a few legacies of baroque art.
Photography of Saint Francis’ Church (interior)

12. Porto’s History Photography of Clérigos ‘s Church
Photography of Clérigos ‘ Tower

13. Porto’s History Photography of Carmo (interior and exterior) - route 2
Photography of Carmelitas
(interior and exterior)
- route 2

14. Porto’s History Photography of Chapel of Souls – painting and church
- route 2
During the French Invasions, the city gives one more proof of bravery of his inhabitants.
Photography Memorial of the brigde of the boats
- route 1

15. Porto’s History Photography Lapa’s Church – route 2
In the liberal struggle (1832 – 1834), the city is surrounded by the absolutist troops, but the liberals prevent the invasion.
As recognition, king Pedro IV gives his heart to the city.
Photography Equestrian’s Statue of the Aliados Square-

16. Porto’s History
Queen D. Maria II gave to the city a title - unique among the other cities of Portugal …

17. Porto’s History
The history of the city is closely linked to the port wine trade. This trade attracts the English presence and develops rich merchants.
Rabelo’s Boats – route 1

18. Porto’s History
English feitoria– route 1
Wine cellars– route 1

19. Porto’s History
Industrialization is a new engine for the development of the city.
Ferreira Borges’ Market– route 1
Bolsa’ s Palace – route 1

20. Porto’s History Brigde – route 1
New means of transport – route 1, 2 and 3

21. Porto’s History Train station – route 3
Appearance of places of leisure and culture such as coffee.
Imperial

22. Clock Palladium – route 3
Porto’s History
Majestic – route 3
Clock Palladium – route 3

23. Lions’ Square and University Rectory – route 2
Porto’s History
At the beginning of the XX, was born the university of the port, presently a prestigious teaching institution all over the world.
Lions’ Square and University Rectory – route 2

24. Porto’s History
The city of Porto has several cultural spaces of reference in the region and at national level.
Music House

25. Porto’s History
The city of Porto has several cultural spaces of reference in the region and at national level.
Serralves’ Museums and Park

26. Porto’s History Saint John National Theatre – route 3
Rivoli’s Theatre– route 3

27. Porto’s History Museum of Porto’s Wine
National Museum of Soares dos Reis

28. Porto’s History
Casa do Infante – route 1
Palácio de Cristal

29. Saint John’s Holiday
Saint Antony, it's all over (…) (route 1, 2 and 3)

30. Porto’s Footbal

31. Porto’s Gastronomy Typical dish: beans, sausages, guts (inestines) …
(route 1, 2 and 3)  
Typical dish:
bread, cheese, ham, sausage, hot sauce ...
(route 1, 2 and 3)

32. Porto’s History
The Historic Center of Porto was integrated into the List of Sites classified as World Heritage by UNESCO on December 5, 1996.

33. Porto’s History
Photography from the Clérigos’ tower.