World-famous for its port wine, Porto is Portugal’s second largest city. The historic centre of Porto was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.
The present-day city lies chiefly on the Douro’s north bank, sprawling outward from the older riverside district known as the Ribeira. The red-tiled warehouses of the town of Vila Nova de Gaia, where vast quantities of port wine are blended and stored, are on the south bank of the Douro river;
Further up the bank, the Baixa district is Porto’s downtown area, featuring most of the city’s landmarks, sweeping squares and striking murals of Azulejo tile artwork, which adorn the façades of buildings and the entire inside of the main train station, São Bento.
Further up north, you can find beautiful cities where castles, manors, and sanctuaries abound in the mountainous quintessentially northern Portuguese towns. The authentic cuisine and wine are a must try, while you visit each town full of its own personality.
Guimarães – Afonso Henriques, who was the first king of Portugal, was born in Guimares, which is why it is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal.
Braga – As its name suggests, “Bracara Augusta” was established more than 2,000 years ago by Augustus. Since it served as the imperial administrative center, it was situated on one of the principal Roman roads in the Iberian Peninsula. Later, Emperor Caracalla elevated it to the status of capital of the Roman province of Gallaecia, modern-day Galicia.
Aveiro – Aveiro has a unique natural and urban landscape, dominated by the Ria de Aveiro and the water bodies that penetrate the urban space and that have permanently marked the history, heritage, culture and local identity.
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