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One of the most beautiful buildings of Oporto´s architecture from the 19th century.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palace Bolhão
342 R. FormosaOne of the most beautiful buildings of Oporto´s architecture from the 19th century.
São Bento Railway Station was inaugurated in 1916 and is known for its tile (azulejo) panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal. It is located in the Almeida Garret Square, in the centre of the city.
1008 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettSão Bento Railway Station was inaugurated in 1916 and is known for its tile (azulejo) panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal. It is located in the Almeida Garret Square, in the centre of the city.
Trindade Metro Station is nearby the apartment, 10 min walk.
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Trindade station
Trindade Metro Station is nearby the apartment, 10 min walk.
"Porto Cálem" holds numerous awards especially for Preminum Vintages, Late Bottled Vintages and Tawnies. The first vintage produced by Porto Calem was vintage 1870.
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Avenida de Diogo Leite
Avenida de Diogo Leite"Porto Cálem" holds numerous awards especially for Preminum Vintages, Late Bottled Vintages and Tawnies. The first vintage produced by Porto Calem was vintage 1870.
Ramos Pinto wines became a benchmark of quality, due to the packaging technology, supported by modern circuits of selection, blending and wine aging.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenida de Ramos Pinto
Avenida de Ramos PintoRamos Pinto wines became a benchmark of quality, due to the packaging technology, supported by modern circuits of selection, blending and wine aging.
It operates as a multi-level car park and is managed by the Porto Chamber. It is a project of the architects Alberto José Pessoa and João Abel Bessa.
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Silo Auto
180 R. Guedes de AzevedoIt operates as a multi-level car park and is managed by the Porto Chamber. It is a project of the architects Alberto José Pessoa and João Abel Bessa.
Public underground parking located next to the City Hall of Porto and Trindade Station.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trinity Park
936 Rua de Fernandes TomásPublic underground parking located next to the City Hall of Porto and Trindade Station.
Gazza Pneus is a company specializing in the sale of new and semi-new rims and tires
Gazza Pneus - Gzpneus - Comércio De Jantes E Pneus, Unipessoal, Lda
4000-142 Rua de 5 de OutubroGazza Pneus is a company specializing in the sale of new and semi-new rims and tires
Private parking located near Ceuta´s Tunnel and Coffee Guarany.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque estacionamento SABA
Rua Elísio de MeloPrivate parking located near Ceuta´s Tunnel and Coffee Guarany.
Partilhomania,lda
Private parking located in Camões Street.
Private underground parking located near Municipal Theater Rivoli
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estacionamento D. Joao I
Praça de Dom João IPrivate underground parking located near Municipal Theater Rivoli
Entertainment & Activities
HotHell
63 R. FormosaIf you like spooky things, this is the best place to know the dark side of the city
Arts & Culture
The Centro Português de Fotografia lies in a magnificient 18th century building, a former jail and court where you can see exhibitions and photography events.
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Centro Portugués de Fotografía
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoThe Centro Português de Fotografia lies in a magnificient 18th century building, a former jail and court where you can see exhibitions and photography events.
The Rivoli Theater is a municipal theatre launched in 1913.
The theatre was remodelled, in Art Deco style, by Architect and Engineer Júlio Brito. Nowadays, this theater hosts events such as "Fantasporto" (International Film Festival)
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Municipal Theater Rivoli
143 R. do BonjardimThe Rivoli Theater is a municipal theatre launched in 1913.
The theatre was remodelled, in Art Deco style, by Architect and Engineer Júlio Brito. Nowadays, this theater hosts events such as "Fantasporto" (International Film Festival)
Almeida Garrett Library, named after a Portuguese 19th century writer, is Oporto's main municipal library. Located in Oporto’s Cristal Palace Gardens, the building houses the library, an exhibitions gallery and an auditorium.
Biblioteca Almeida Garrett
Rua de Dom Manuel IIAlmeida Garrett Library, named after a Portuguese 19th century writer, is Oporto's main municipal library. Located in Oporto’s Cristal Palace Gardens, the building houses the library, an exhibitions gallery and an auditorium.
This national monument built in 1842 is one of the main ex-libris and touristic attraction of Oporto located in a UNESCO World Heritage area.
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesThis national monument built in 1842 is one of the main ex-libris and touristic attraction of Oporto located in a UNESCO World Heritage area.
The theatre opened in 1789 and was named Royal Theatre of São João a tribute to Prince D. João VI.
Nowadays, it´s one of the main buildings of the city and place of major cultural events, including the festival PoNTI, organized biennially.
313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaThe theatre opened in 1789 and was named Royal Theatre of São João a tribute to Prince D. João VI.
Nowadays, it´s one of the main buildings of the city and place of major cultural events, including the festival PoNTI, organized biennially.
The Serralves Foundation is a cultural institution at the service of European scope of the national community, whose mission is to raise public awareness amongst audiences of different backgrounds and ages in relation to Contemporary Art, architecture, the landscape and critical issues facing society and its future, in an integrated manner, based on the Foundation’s exceptional heritage assets, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Park.
897 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe Serralves Foundation is a cultural institution at the service of European scope of the national community, whose mission is to raise public awareness amongst audiences of different backgrounds and ages in relation to Contemporary Art, architecture, the landscape and critical issues facing society and its future, in an integrated manner, based on the Foundation’s exceptional heritage assets, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Park.
Sightseeing
The Clérigos Church is a Baroque church and its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
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Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe Clérigos Church is a Baroque church and its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clérigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols.
Oporto City Hall, meaning literally municipal chamber, is the executive body of a municipality.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Câmara Municipal do Porto
5 R. Clube dos FenianosOporto City Hall, meaning literally municipal chamber, is the executive body of a municipality.
Conceived to mark the festive year of 2001, in which the city of Porto was designated European Capital of Culture, Casa da Música is the first building in Portugal aimed from its conception to be exclusively dedicated to music (public performances, artistic training and creation).
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaConceived to mark the festive year of 2001, in which the city of Porto was designated European Capital of Culture, Casa da Música is the first building in Portugal aimed from its conception to be exclusively dedicated to music (public performances, artistic training and creation).
The Bolhão market is one of the most emblematic markets of the city of Oporto and was classified as property of public interest in February 2006.
770 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaThe Bolhão market is one of the most emblematic markets of the city of Oporto and was classified as property of public interest in February 2006.
The "Fernandina Wall" extends for over 3 kilometers and allows for a view of the different parts of the city.
Today remain two passages, one located along Arnaldo Gama street, the Guindais stretch and the other the "Caminho Novo" stretch.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muralla Fernandina
17 Escada dos GuindaisThe "Fernandina Wall" extends for over 3 kilometers and allows for a view of the different parts of the city.
Today remain two passages, one located along Arnaldo Gama street, the Guindais stretch and the other the "Caminho Novo" stretch.
Oporto´s Cathedral belongs to the historic center of the city, classified as World Heritage by Unesco since 1995. It´s one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Portugal.
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéOporto´s Cathedral belongs to the historic center of the city, classified as World Heritage by Unesco since 1995. It´s one of the city's oldest monuments and one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Portugal.
Is located in an enormous plaza that hosts Oporto´s Cathedral where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the city. It´s surrounded by several important buildings as Art Sacra Museum, Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro and Paço Episcopal.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terreiro da Se
Terreiro da SéIs located in an enormous plaza that hosts Oporto´s Cathedral where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the city. It´s surrounded by several important buildings as Art Sacra Museum, Casa-Museu Guerra Junqueiro and Paço Episcopal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tending it´s where a lot of people end up when they´re trying to extend their night all the way till dawn. It´s powered by danceable rock music.
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Tendinha dos Clerigos
80 R. do Conde de VizelaTending it´s where a lot of people end up when they´re trying to extend their night all the way till dawn. It´s powered by danceable rock music.
It´s a city landmark and there´s three main rooms and several smaller spaces where you can listen pop music, EDM and international DJs.
514 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisIt´s a city landmark and there´s three main rooms and several smaller spaces where you can listen pop music, EDM and international DJs.
There´s a monthly program including parties (Hard Ass Sessions, GrooveBall, Arena, Candy Waves), plus gigs by Portuguese and foreign bands, movie showings, tango nights and art shows by local independent artists.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelThere´s a monthly program including parties (Hard Ass Sessions, GrooveBall, Arena, Candy Waves), plus gigs by Portuguese and foreign bands, movie showings, tango nights and art shows by local independent artists.
Where you can tasty plenty of history bur also a lot of fun - mostly in the lower floor, where the disco heaves to the sounds of indie-rock and EDM. You also can catch a breath of fresh air in the backyard garden.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Radio Bar
175 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreWhere you can tasty plenty of history bur also a lot of fun - mostly in the lower floor, where the disco heaves to the sounds of indie-rock and EDM. You also can catch a breath of fresh air in the backyard garden.
It´s a good place to sample Portuguese wines from several regions at affordable prices and loved spot for after-work refreshments.
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasIt´s a good place to sample Portuguese wines from several regions at affordable prices and loved spot for after-work refreshments.
It´s a bar to have a drink and a conversation located in D. Filipa de Lencastre Square. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they´ll play funk and soul music. Wednesday is always reggae night.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praça de Dona Filipa de Lencastre
Praça de Dona Filipa de LencastreIt´s a bar to have a drink and a conversation located in D. Filipa de Lencastre Square. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays they´ll play funk and soul music. Wednesday is always reggae night.
Food Scene
On the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto. It was the meeting point for artists and writers from the Bélle Époque.
One of their specialities is french toast wrapped in a soft egg cream.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaOn the 17th December 1921, an establishment called Elite café opened for business in Porto. It was the meeting point for artists and writers from the Bélle Époque.
One of their specialities is french toast wrapped in a soft egg cream.
The "Leitaria da Quinta do Paço" it´s a creamery that began work in 1920 with the production of milk, butter, cheese and whipped cream.
There you can taste the city's best eclairs.
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe "Leitaria da Quinta do Paço" it´s a creamery that began work in 1920 with the production of milk, butter, cheese and whipped cream.
There you can taste the city's best eclairs.
The bakery "Ribeiro" is a reference in bakery and pastry. There you can eat veal pies, shrimp patties, tuna pies and much more...
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe bakery "Ribeiro" is a reference in bakery and pastry. There you can eat veal pies, shrimp patties, tuna pies and much more...
Operating since 1909, better known as "Piolho/Louse", it is one of the most charismatic and old cafes of the city. It is mostly frequented by students.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piolho
45 Praça de Parada LeitãoOperating since 1909, better known as "Piolho/Louse", it is one of the most charismatic and old cafes of the city. It is mostly frequented by students.
Specializes in seafood and fresh fish, "Ostras & Coisas" brings the freshness of the sea.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ostras & Coisas Restaurante SA
nº73 Rua da FábricaSpecializes in seafood and fresh fish, "Ostras & Coisas" brings the freshness of the sea.
Housed in a stunning building in the middle of last century, "Champanheria da Baixa Bistrô" is a restaurant-bar ideal for fine dining and/or a glass.
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Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. SilveiraHoused in a stunning building in the middle of last century, "Champanheria da Baixa Bistrô" is a restaurant-bar ideal for fine dining and/or a glass.
Coffee and historic restaurant designed as living space, gatherings and culture since its inception.
In 2003 Guarany was totally restored, seeking a compromise between tradition and quality of service.
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Guarany
85 Av. dos AliadosCoffee and historic restaurant designed as living space, gatherings and culture since its inception.
In 2003 Guarany was totally restored, seeking a compromise between tradition and quality of service.
"Canelas de Coelho" is a restaurant and bar of wine and tapas.
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Canelas de Coelho
29 R. Elísio de Melo"Canelas de Coelho" is a restaurant and bar of wine and tapas.
Here you feel at home, having a nice meal with friends all around a large communal table, which invites you to share food and drink, readings and conversations.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brick Clérigos
103 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaHere you feel at home, having a nice meal with friends all around a large communal table, which invites you to share food and drink, readings and conversations.
Dona Maria Pregaria is a restaurant where you can taste "Prego", hamburguer and many other tasty things.
Dona Maria Pregaria
63 R. de CeutaDona Maria Pregaria is a restaurant where you can taste "Prego", hamburguer and many other tasty things.
Bolhão Confectionery is a restaurant, pastry, bakery and a snack-bar with a friendly and professional staff.
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Bakery and Pastry Shop "Bolhão"
339 R. FormosaBolhão Confectionery is a restaurant, pastry, bakery and a snack-bar with a friendly and professional staff.
This is a place where you can be delight with the traditional portuguese tapas such as "pataniscas" (a kind of deep-fried cod dumpling), the barbecued pork sausage or the "rojões" (fried pieces of pork).
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasquinha Dos Sabores
32 Rua da PicariaThis is a place where you can be delight with the traditional portuguese tapas such as "pataniscas" (a kind of deep-fried cod dumpling), the barbecued pork sausage or the "rojões" (fried pieces of pork).
This restaurant & bar is the new reference in Oporto´s down town and provides you unique flavours of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FLOW Restaurant & Bar
63 Rua da ConceiçãoThis restaurant & bar is the new reference in Oporto´s down town and provides you unique flavours of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine.
Abadia do Porto Restaurant serves daily dishes such as Roasted Lamb, "Gomes de Sá" Codish, "Tripas à Moda do Porto", Abadia Steak and many others.
It is said that the name has origins in the abbeys, where pilgrims, who traveled to and from Santiago de Compostela.
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Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoAbadia do Porto Restaurant serves daily dishes such as Roasted Lamb, "Gomes de Sá" Codish, "Tripas à Moda do Porto", Abadia Steak and many others.
It is said that the name has origins in the abbeys, where pilgrims, who traveled to and from Santiago de Compostela.
This restaurant bets on the Portuguese "tapas", freshly made and served in aluminum pan, and a wine list that is beyond the usual.
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tascö
151A Rua do AlmadaThis restaurant bets on the Portuguese "tapas", freshly made and served in aluminum pan, and a wine list that is beyond the usual.
This restaurant, opened in 1984, only serves a Oporto speciality, "Francesinhas", that are made in front of the customers who eat with their eyes before they even taste the speciality.
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Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa CatarinaThis restaurant, opened in 1984, only serves a Oporto speciality, "Francesinhas", that are made in front of the customers who eat with their eyes before they even taste the speciality.
Here is the place where you can tast the traditional "pastel de nata" without living the city or need to move to the capital, Lisbon.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nata Lisboa
506 Rua de Santa CatarinaHere is the place where you can tast the traditional "pastel de nata" without living the city or need to move to the capital, Lisbon.
A franchising low-cost of bakery and pastry where you can delight yourself with "pastel de nata".
Portus Sabor
Avenida dos AliadosA franchising low-cost of bakery and pastry where you can delight yourself with "pastel de nata".
This is a restaurant, bakery and pastry shop where you can enjoy with different cakes and fluffy bread.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pao Fofo
216 Rua de CamõesThis is a restaurant, bakery and pastry shop where you can enjoy with different cakes and fluffy bread.
Restaurant Celtic Endovelicus, opened in January 2015, Celtic inspiration, the menu offers galettes of saracen wheat, mead and cider.
Celta Endovélico
680 R. do BonjardimRestaurant Celtic Endovelicus, opened in January 2015, Celtic inspiration, the menu offers galettes of saracen wheat, mead and cider.
One of the oldest restaurantes of Oporto, Antunes offers a menu of portuguese specialities.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antunes
614 R. do BonjardimOne of the oldest restaurantes of Oporto, Antunes offers a menu of portuguese specialities.
A typical place where you can delight yourself with a small hot dog and a cold beer.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
República dos Cachorros
28 R. de Santo AndréA typical place where you can delight yourself with a small hot dog and a cold beer.
It´s since 2009 a café, a library and a bookstore. It´s a place of choice for a relaxed late afternoon in a cozy atmosphere with quiet music and subdued lighting, ideal after a day of work, before dinner with friends or an extended night.
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoIt´s since 2009 a café, a library and a bookstore. It´s a place of choice for a relaxed late afternoon in a cozy atmosphere with quiet music and subdued lighting, ideal after a day of work, before dinner with friends or an extended night.
Shopping
In operation since 1980, it is one of the classic ice cream parlors of Porto. With a huge variety of flavors to choose from.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelataria Sincelo
54 R. de CeutaIn operation since 1980, it is one of the classic ice cream parlors of Porto. With a huge variety of flavors to choose from.
Chocolataria Equador bring us great handmade chocolates with an unique flavor, aroma, quality and attractive retro-cool design, which refers to the patterns and graphics of the colonial period.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chocolataria Equador
637 R. de Sá da BandeiraChocolataria Equador bring us great handmade chocolates with an unique flavor, aroma, quality and attractive retro-cool design, which refers to the patterns and graphics of the colonial period.
Lello Bookstore is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and it is frequently rated among the top bookstores in the world, placing third in lists by the Lonely Planet and The Guardian.
1351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello Bookstore is one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal and it is frequently rated among the top bookstores in the world, placing third in lists by the Lonely Planet and The Guardian.
What once was a traditional market selling fresh products is nowadays a new market concept with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoWhat once was a traditional market selling fresh products is nowadays a new market concept with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Traditional ice cream parlor where you can enjoy ice cream, crepes and waffles. The ice creams are handmade, based on natural products.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cremosi
25 Praça de Dona Filipa de LencastreTraditional ice cream parlor where you can enjoy ice cream, crepes and waffles. The ice creams are handmade, based on natural products.
A place not to be missed for those who like chocolate, candys and sweet-stuff.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua de 31 de Janeiro
Rua de 31 de JaneiroA place not to be missed for those who like chocolate, candys and sweet-stuff.
Casa Januário belongs to a restricted category of traditional shops of Porto.
It's a fine grocery store located in downtown with quality products it sells: confectionery, coffee, wine and other wine cellar products, plus a wide selection of teas, pastries, jams, crackers, olive oils, vinegars, preserves, dietary, organic, spices, chocolates and candies.
Rua do Bonjardim
Rua do BonjardimCasa Januário belongs to a restricted category of traditional shops of Porto.
It's a fine grocery store located in downtown with quality products it sells: confectionery, coffee, wine and other wine cellar products, plus a wide selection of teas, pastries, jams, crackers, olive oils, vinegars, preserves, dietary, organic, spices, chocolates and candies.
It´s a collaborative shoe focused retail project bringing together brands, new designers, plastic artists and anyone who has a unique view (in https://www.thefeetingroom.com/pages/about-us)
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The Feeting Room
86 Largo dos LóiosIt´s a collaborative shoe focused retail project bringing together brands, new designers, plastic artists and anyone who has a unique view (in https://www.thefeetingroom.com/pages/about-us)